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About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential-related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Preconstruction Cost Manager, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy within the Preconstruction Phase. You will be working directly with the EVP of Preconstruction and Procurement Strategy, Project Executives and Preconstruction Group in monitoring preconstruction cost spends and developing staff, general conditions and general requirement monitors for our Project pursuits. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to Preconstruction and Cost Controls leadership, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve preconstruction cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.

The Specifics of the Role

• Works with all preconstruction disciplines to ensure understanding of preconstruction budget targets.
• Review project documents and specifications to co-develop general conditions, general requirements and preconstruction plans for submission to bid to our clients.
• Update and reporting to management current preconstruction staff spend including project costs which are reimbursable to our clients under a preconstruction agreement.
• Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, etc.
• Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
• Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
• Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
• 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
• PMP certification desirable.

Some Things You Should Know

• To serve our Clients in our Chicago or St. Louis office – some travel will be required
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - $125,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Project Engineer

Toro Construction Corp – General Contracting Division

Orland Park, IL | Full-Time (Onsite) | Entry-Level to Mid-Level

Position Summary

Toro Construction Corp is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Engineer to join our General Contracting Division. This individual will play a key role in supporting project management teams through all phases of construction and assisting with the estimating process for upcoming work. The ideal candidate will be organized, proactive, and eager to grow within a dynamic and fast-paced construction environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of assigned projects and tasks, reporting directly to Project Managers or Division Leaders.
• Assist with bid preparation, including quantity takeoffs, subcontractor outreach, and proposal assembly under the direction of senior staff.
• Review and evaluate Change Order Requests for accuracy and scope alignment.
• Coordinate, track, and manage project submittals and RFIs to ensure timely response and project continuity.
• Communicate effectively with project teams and external partners regarding submittals, ASIs, RFIs, and other construction documentation.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, vendors, and consultants to keep projects on track.
• Perform basic quality control duties and assist in ensuring work performed meets specifications and standards.
• Support material procurement and documentation processes.
• Participate in job site meetings and assist with daily reporting and project tracking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of experience in construction project support or estimating preferred (internships considered).
• Strong understanding of construction documents and processes.
• Familiarity with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Soft Skills & Competencies

• Communication: Speaks clearly and effectively; listens attentively; demonstrates professionalism in all interactions.
• Team Collaboration: Works well in team settings, welcomes feedback, and supports shared success.
• Problem-Solving: Identifies potential issues early and proposes effective solutions.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Initiative: Shows eagerness to learn, take on new challenges, and grow within the company.
• Dependability: Follows through on tasks and responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Professionalism: Maintains a positive attitude, respects others, and represents the company with integrity.

Why Join Toro Construction Corp?

At Toro, we believe in building more than just structures—we build careers. Our team is committed to integrity, craftsmanship, and collaboration. We invest in the growth and development of our staff, and this role is designed as a stepping stone toward becoming a future Project Manager or Estimator.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health insurance options with company contributions
• Opportunities for advancement and continuing education

Apply Today

• If you’re ready to take the next step in your construction career and work with a company that values your contribution, we’d love to hear from you.

Benefits found in job post

Medical insurance

Requirements added by the job poster

• Bachelor's Degree

• Can start immediately

• Working in an onsite setting

• Authorized to work in the United States

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Mechanical Preconstruction Manager will participate in all aspects of the preconstruction process for mechanical systems to develop accurate, detailed cost estimates, often based on conceptual or schematic designs with a focus on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical projects. This role is expected to interact with engineers, architects, consultants, owner’s representatives, subcontractors, suppliers, a multi-discipline estimating team, senior management, project supervision, and field personnel.

The Specifics of the Role

• Responsible for the collection and distribution of bid documentation relative to RFPs, and solicitation for bid requests using online platform (Autodesk Building Connected).
• Assist in gathering information to complete Bid Qualification and Criteria requirements.
• Attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and analyze existing site conditions to determine required scope that is not already indicated.
• Review and interpret project documents to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements for scope development.
• Prepare written scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers and coordinate mechanical scopes with the work of other trades (e.g., civil, structural, architectural, electrical, etc.).
• Participate in pre-proposal design coordination meetings to support the development of pricing documents for conceptual estimates.
• Perform constructability analysis of project documents. Communicate design and constructability issues to the project team, while identifying risk elements and appropriate mitigation measures.
• Provide viable design alternatives and value engineering propositions with analysis supporting benefits to initial and life cycle cost, schedule, maintenance, etc.
• Perform quantity survey of mechanical systems and components using digitized software, and apply industry standard labor rates (e.g., MCAA, PHCC, etc.) to develop accurate cost estimates.
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor for conformance with proposal requirements; level scopes and identify low cost/ best value responses while capturing assumptions, rationale, inclusions, exclusions, etc.
• Prepare estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes (including self-performed work); participate in internal estimate review process and assist with final recap of estimate for presentation to senior management.
• Support project management tasks, including budgeting, schedule development, interim design review, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection based on proposal development.
• Coordinate with project teams to evaluate productivity for historical data and schedule/ cost forecasting purposes.
• Maintain and improve supplier and subcontractor database utilizing the company’s prequalification program.
• Supervise junior estimators, estimating assistants and/or Interns, providing training and support in a mentoring capacity and review work products for quality control.
• Assist in the organization and maintenance of estimating software material cost databases to ensure accurate costs are consistently utilized on bids; communicate data on construction and material cost trends affecting project costs to project teams.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in departmental processes, approach, and execution of estimating and preconstruction functions; assist in creating or adopting new tools to maximize productivity with the lowest attendant value of acceptable risk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or related field, or a combination of education (including trade schools) and professional experience.
• 5-10 years of experience in preconstruction/estimating with a focus on mechanical systems (i.e., Fire Protection, HVAC, Plumbing, Piping).
• Exhibits inclusive leadership and teamwork behavior, and values diverse perspectives from team members.
• Demonstrated experience in the successful management of bidding process for conceptual estimates with a preferred emphasis on heavy/ advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design and installation of mechanical systems.
• Working knowledge of construction contract language and terms in addition to various contractual delivery methods (e.g., negotiated, hard bid, design assist, GMP, etc.)
• Possesses strong technical writing, math and computer skills with proficiency using standard office software applications such as Bluebeam, Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint to support estimating efforts.
• Proficiency using estimating software with a preference for Trimble products.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $90,000 - $130,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

As a Senior Preconstruction Engineer, you will drive the bidding process for construction projects by crafting precise conceptual and hard dollar estimates, developing proposals, and managing subcontractor bids. You will ensure the accuracy and completeness of all project documents, perform quantity take-offs, conduct constructability reviews, and implement value engineering analyses. Your contributions will be crucial in shaping departmental strategies and fostering continuous improvement.

The Specifics of the Role

• Proposal Preparation: Collaborate with the Preconstruction team to deliver accurate proposals across various business units, including Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, and Residential sectors.
• Quantity Take-Offs: Perform detailed quantity take-offs for specific scopes of work to support accurate estimating.
• Subcontractor Management: Oversee the solicitation process for subcontractor bids, build and nurture relationships with subcontractors, and maintain a comprehensive master list of subcontractors/vendors.
• Bid Evaluation: Prepare and analyze Bid Evaluation sheets to ensure competitive and fair bidding processes.
• Schedule and Conditions Review: Evaluate project schedules, assist in drafting General Conditions, and contribute to the final assembly of estimates for presentation to owners.
• Handoff and Support: Facilitate a seamless transition of estimates, bid information, drawings, and specifications to Project Management, and assist Project Managers with contract negotiations, change orders, and other project needs.
• Historical Data Management: Develop and maintain historical data on unit prices to inform future estimating and bidding processes.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years of estimating experience in commercial construction, with a strong track record in project bidding and management.
• Technical Skills: Deep understanding of building construction, materials, systems, and market conditions. Proficiency in estimating and quantity takeoff software.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Analytical Skills: Strong conceptual abilities with a knack for working with limited information, and proven technical skills in mathematical calculations.
• Meeting Experience: Experience participating in Preconstruction meetings and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000 - $90,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Vice President of Digital Marketing & Design is a senior executive leadership role, reporting into the company’s Chief Growth Officer, responsible for driving the strategic direction, execution, and oversight of the company’s digital marketing across all its digital assets, and creative design functions. This individual will lead the development of integrated digital campaigns and design systems that effectively articulate the firm’s brand across the company’s digital owned, earned, and paid assets and activities, all to promote its construction services, and support business development initiatives across all markets and sectors.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of both digital marketing methodologies and high-level design leadership within the context of the construction or professional services industry. This role requires a forward-thinking leader capable of advancing the firm’s digital maturity while maintaining the highest standards of brand consistency, design excellence, and business alignment.

The Specifics of the Role

Strategic Leadership

• Develop and lead a comprehensive digital marketing and creative design strategy aligned with corporate objectives, market positioning, and long-term business growth.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team on brand development, digital initiatives, and design innovation.

Digital Marketing Management

• Oversee the planning, execution, and optimization of multi-channel digital marketing campaigns including SEO/SEM, paid media, email marketing, content strategy, and social media.
• Direct the firm’s digital presence, including website development, lead generation, user experience (UX), analytics, and performance reporting.
• Lead the company’s new efforts on ensuring a strong Clayco brand presence across all LLMs and Chatbots influencing the company’s brand awareness and perception in the marketplace.
• Implement marketing automation tools and CRM integration to support business development efforts and track client engagement.
• Lead and implement AI initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness across the whole marketing and communications value chain.

Brand & Design Oversight

• Ensure consistency and quality of the firm’s brand identity across all digital and print materials, proposals, internal communications, and client-facing assets.
• Lead the creative direction for digital assets, video content, RFP responses, presentations, case studies, and visual storytelling efforts.
• Maintain and evolve brand guidelines to reflect the firm's strategic evolution, culture, and market positioning.

Team Development & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Build, mentor, and lead a multidisciplinary team of digital marketers, designers, and content creators.
• Collaborate with business development, operations, human resources, and executive leadership to ensure marketing strategies are aligned with organizational goals.
• Manage vendor and agency relationships to ensure timely, on-brand, and cost-effective execution of initiatives.

Innovation & Industry Positioning

• Identify and implement emerging technologies, platforms, and best practices to enhance marketing efficiency and brand differentiation.
• Monitor industry trends, competitive positioning, and client expectations to continuously refine the firm’s digital marketing and design strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Design, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in designing clean, professional marketing materials, ideally within the AEC industry.
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and PowerPoint.
• Graphic expertise in layouts, typography, and visual storytelling.
• Excellent communication skills (written and visual).
• Collaborative and proactive personality.

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $225,000 - $275,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Senior Project Manager (2 Openings)

Remote | 50% Travel (U.S. & Mexico)

Total Cash Comp: $160K–$200K (Base up to $165K + 20% Bonus)

We are seeking two Senior Project Managers to lead large-scale industrial manufacturing projects across North America. These are high-visibility roles overseeing complex initiatives ranging from $1M–$35M in scope.

Location: Fully remote, with strong preference for candidates based near a major airport hub — Chicago (Northbrook preferred), Atlanta, Northern NJ, Charlotte, Dallas, Houston, or Los Angeles.

Travel: ~50% (U.S. & Mexico). No extended weekend stays expected.

Role Overview

Bilingual Senior Project Manager (Spanish Required)

One hire must be fully bilingual (near-native Spanish & English) and will lead significant consolidation initiatives in Mexico, including plant combinations, regulatory/permitting coordination, workforce transitions, and operational ramp-ups.

This individual will interact with government officials and executive leadership and must operate confidently in politically sensitive environments.

Senior Project Manager – North America Focus

Leading U.S.-based initiatives including:

• Plant closures & consolidations
• CapEx projects
• Equipment decommissioning/commissioning
• Asset transfer & reclamation
• Greenfield & brownfield operations

Both roles may manage 3–4 projects simultaneously and require strong executive presence combined with hands-on plant engagement.

What We're Looking For

• 7–10+ years of Project Management experience in industrial manufacturing
• Experience managing large, complex projects ($1M–$35M)
• Background in plant shutdowns, asset transfers, commissioning, M&A integration
• Exposure to regulatory, environmental, workforce, and real estate complexity
• Ability to operate at both plant floor and executive levels
• Preferred backgrounds: automotive, metal forming/welding/fabrication, plastics (injection molding 200–400 ton, blow molding), or heavy industrial environments.

Our client, a growing asset management firm based in Miami Beach, is building a connected legal technology ecosystem, including a SaaS platform for law firms, a lead generation and marketing platform, and integrated systems across affiliated legal and litigation finance entities. They are seeking a senior leader to own security, infrastructure integrity, and operational risk across all platforms. This is a chance to build security and infrastructure from day one and have direct influence with the CEO.

Title: Head of Platform Security & Infrastructure (Director / VP / CISO-type)

Location: Fully remote anywhere in the U.S.

Requirements:

• 10–15+ years of experience with proven ownership of security and infrastructure
• Experience in SaaS or tech companies handling sensitive or regulated data (legal tech, fintech, healthtech, insuretech preferred)
• Comfortable building security into products from the ground up
• Hands-on, practical judgment with accountability for critical systems

Responsibilities:

• Ensure company ownership of code repositories, cloud infrastructure, production environments, and credentials
• Implement security protections against hacking, ransomware, unauthorized access, and data exfiltration
• Maintain infrastructure hygiene including environment separation, backups, logging, monitoring, and incident readiness
• Manage access governance with role-based permissions, MFA, credential management, and audits
• Serve as the primary contact for insurance carriers, outside counsel, enterprise security reviews, and partner diligence
• Oversee system administration processes until dedicated support functions are scaled

Qualifications:

• Senior leadership experience in Head of Security, Infrastructure Lead, Security Engineering Lead, early-stage CISO, or senior DevOps with strong security ownership
• Proven ability to structure and secure growing platforms

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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Our global Tech client is seeking a fully remote Communications Designer to join their team for the next 5+ months, 40 hours/week.

Role Summary
This role focuses on creating high-quality visual design solutions across brand, product, and marketing experiences. The ideal candidate brings a strong design portfolio showcasing product, branding, and communication design capabilities. You will ideate concepts, build visual identity systems, collaborate cross-functionally, and refine design work based on creative direction. The role requires excellent communication, strong craft, and the ability to work independently on multiple high-caliber projects.

Top Must Have Skills

A portfolio demonstrating product, branding, and communication design experience
Strong presentation, interpersonal, and communication skills
Proficiency with creative and production tools including Figma, Illustrator, Photoshop, and After Effects

Experience with AI tooling such as Claude Code, Figma Make, Weavy, and NanoBanana (nice to have)
Experience with design systems and working closely with product teams
Experience in 3D design, prototyping, and motion/animation is a plus
Bachelor's degree

Ideate visual concepts and refine design work based on creative direction
Develop visual identity platforms, systems, typography, color palettes, illustration, and iconography
Extend brand expression systems into interactive digital experiences
Concept, prototype, and execute brand and marketing experiences within product
Clearly articulate strategic thinking and design decisions to diverse partners
Provide and solicit feedback from UX design peers to support high-quality product development
Collaborate daily with engineering, content, research, marketing, and data science teams from concept to launch
Work independently on multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining timelines and demonstrating progress
Proactively identify and lead projects that span multiple teams, including facilitating or co-facilitating design sprints and workshops

In this position, you may have access to client or customer systems, confidential and/or proprietary information or data.

Benefits

Company Overview

Robots & Pencils is a digital innovation consulting firm that partners with organizations to solve meaningful, complex problems through technology, design, and engineering. We move fast, work at the edge of what's possible, and rely on exceptional people to deliver for our clients.

As we scale across geographies, clients, and delivery models, we are investing in a single executive owner for the entire talent ecosystem — someone who can bring clarity, cohesion, and strategy to how we attract, grow, deploy, and support our people.

Position Overview

Reporting to the COO and overseeing a team of 10+ HR/talent professionals at various levels, the VP of Talent owns all People and Talent functions globally and serves as a core business leader. You will design and lead the systems that allow a highly distributed, remote-first consulting workforce to scale sustainably while delivering exceptional client outcomes.

This is a build-and-lead role for a seasoned executive who understands that in consulting, talent strategy is business strategy.

Scope of Ownership

• Talent Attraction & Resourcing
• Workforce & Capacity Planning
• Resource Management & Deployment
• HR Operations & Compliance (multi-state and international)
• Talent Experience & Engagement
• Performance, Development & Career Pathing
• Compensation & Total Rewards
• Leadership Development & Succession
• People Technology & Data
• Culture, Values & Change Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Strategy & Executive Partnership

• Define and execute a multi-year talent strategy aligned to company growth, delivery models, and financial goals.
• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO and executive team on workforce risks, tradeoffs, and opportunities.
• Translate business strategy into talent decisions that support scalability, margin, and client satisfaction.

Resourcing, Workforce Planning & Delivery Alignment

• Set and lead strategic end-to-end resourcing model — from demand forecasting through deployment.
• Partner with Delivery, Sales, and Finance to align pipeline, capacity, and hiring decisions.
• Introduce discipline and visibility to bench management, utilization, and hire-ahead strategies.
• Ensure talent decisions support client delivery excellence, not just headcount growth.

Recruiting & Talent Attraction

• Build and scale a best-in-class talent attraction function capable of supporting rapid growth across roles, regions, and time zones.
• Lead business planning with long term capability needs, shifting the organization from reactive, just-in-time hiring to proactive, planned talent attraction.
• Position the company as the employer of choice in a competitive technical market through a developed employer brand and candidate experience.

HR Operations & Global People Infrastructure

• Oversee all HR operations across multiple states and countries, ensuring compliance, consistency, and scalability.
• Set an employee relations and policy framework that enables performance management and compliance across a distributed workforce.
• Scale talent systems and processes that support remote, global teams while maintaining clarity and fairness.

Talent Experience, Culture & Engagement

• Design a cohesive talent experience across the employee lifecycle — from onboarding through growth and retention – that can scale across multiple locations.
• Strengthen culture in a remote hybrid and distributed fast-growing organization.
• Lead engagement, listening, and action planning efforts that result in real change.

Performance, Development & Leadership

• Design and scale performance management systems that enable a high performance team, aligning individual and team outcomes with overall company strategy.
• Establish and develop clear career frameworks and development pathways that support retention and internal mobility.
• Own leadership development and succession planning ensuring organizational readiness for a scaling organization.

Compensation, Rewards & Equity

• Own compensation strategy, leveling, and pay practices across geographies.
• Ensure total rewards programs are competitive, equitable, and aligned with business priorities.
• Partner closely with Finance on cost modeling and workforce economics.

People Data, Systems & Insight

• Lead people analytics and technology strategy (ATS, HRIS, performance tools).
• Bring clear, actionable insights to leadership — not just reports.
• Use data to inform decisions, anticipate risks, and drive continuous improvement.

Candidate Qualifications:

Experience & Background:

• Degree in Human Resources, Business or a related field.
• 15+ years in Talent / HR leadership with senior executive responsibility.
• Proven experience supporting multi-state and international and fully remote workforces.
• Strong understanding of employment law, compliance, and global people operations.
• Experience with scaling global talent strategies.
• Experience partnering closely with Delivery, Sales, and Finance leaders.
• Prior experience in client delivery environments is strongly preferred.
• Technically savvy, including experience with communications systems such (ex. Slack and SharePoint).
• Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

You are someone who:

• Is a business leader first, with deep talent expertise.
• Have led end-to-end talent and HR functions at scale, ideally in consulting, professional services, or project-based delivery environments.
• Understand how workforce decisions directly impact delivery quality, utilization, and margin.
• Are comfortable operating across ambiguity, growth, and complexity — including global, remote teams.
• Can build systems from scratch while stabilizing what exists.
• Influence senior leaders with credibility, data, and calm judgment.
• Balance empathy with accountability and clarity.
• Is comfortable with up to 25% travel to our various office hubs.

• Connect with prospective students via phone and video to discuss educational opportunities
• Lead one-on-one admissions conversations to understand each student's goals, motivation, and potential challenges
• Customize guidance and support based on individual student needs
• Explain academic programs and communicate the long-term value of higher education
• Support students through the enrollment process, including documentation and financial aid coordination
• Build lasting relationships and maintain ongoing communication with prospective students
• Identify and engage new student prospects through outreach and networking efforts

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
• A strong interest in education and student success
• Confident phone presence with the ability to quickly build trust and rapport
• Clear and professional written communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote setting while contributing to team objectives

• $18-$21/HR hour compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Fully remote position with long-term growth potential
• Meaningful work that positively impacts students every day

LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.

All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.