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Construction Management Intern for Summer 2026

Why K-Five Construction Corporation?

• 4th Generation Family Owned and Operated
• One of the Largest Asphalt and Concrete paving companies in the Midwest
• Established reputation of high-quality materials and craftmanship
• Collaborative Work Environment
• Safety centered work culture

K-Five Construction has an enduring commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainability, ensuring that the infrastructure we build not only meets, but exceeds the needs of generations to come. Join the team that will shape the roadways and communities of tomorrow. At K-Five Construction, there are opportunities for growth, a supportive work environment, and the chance to tackle some of the most challenging and rewarding projects in the field. With the best talent, equipment, and technology in the industry, K-Five is a world-class place to grow your career and see the impact of your work in Chicagoland and beyond.

Internship Description

The construction management internship positions provide students with an introduction to the road construction business. Internships are available in estimating or project management departments. Additionally, interns will get exposure to other departments such as, field supervision, survey, quality control, and trucking. Tasks will include but is not limited to supporting each department by performing takeoffs, completing paperwork and touring different jobsites to become familiar with construction operations. Interns will be given the responsibilities of a full-time entry level position. We carefully match students to positions related to their academic and career goals.

Duties and responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with plans, specifications and scope of each project managed.
• Calculate take off from plans.
• Create proposals.
• Contribute in pre-construction planning.
• Perform project site visits.
• Work with Quality control and Survey departments.
• Assemble and process project documents.
• Place material orders and other daily communications.

Qualifications

• Students should be enrolled in an accredited Civil Engineering or Construction Management program (other related areas of concentration will be considered).
• Ability to work on multiple projects at one time.
• Must be a self-starter, willing to do what it takes to get the job done.
• Good attention to detail with the ability to recognize discrepancies.
• Strong leadership skills; ability to develop and motivate a project team.
• Highly organized: can handle multiple projects concurrently; demonstrates proficiency in planning needs assessment and communication of both.
• Knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Working conditions

The working conditions for this job entail a combination of working in an office setting and working in the field. Offsite jobsite visits include working outdoors in various weather conditions including extreme heat. May require evening and weekend work.

Physical requirements

Incumbent is required to sit and stand for extended periods of time, as well as operate a motor vehicle. Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.

About Us

K-Five Construction is a fourth-generation family-owned business based in Chicagoland. We specialize in general contracting, asphalt and concrete paving, and material production, and are one of the largest contractors in the region. We are committed to sustainable practices and have been a leader in green construction for many years.

Job Description: Senior Account Manager – New Construction & Project Work

Location: Greater Chicagoland Area

Reports To: VP of Sales

FLSA: Exempt

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Company Overview

Admiral Heating has been a trusted leader in commercial and industrial HVAC solutions in the Chicagoland area for over 70 years. Specializing in union construction projects and service work, we partner with contractors, developers, and building owners to deliver custom engineered heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions. Our reputation is built on quality workmanship, deep industry relationships, and a commitment to long-term customer success.

Admiral Heating operates on EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System). Our Core Values which we require all employees to exemplify are: Safety and Quality First, Intensely Diligent, Own it!, Innovative Approach, Proudly Humble of our Reputation and Exceed Expectations.

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Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced commercial sales relationship-driven Sr. Account Manager to develop and grow business with union contractors and union-operated facilities across the greater Chicagoland market. The role will focus on winning new construction projects and expanding revenue from existing accounts through strategic upsell and cross-sell initiatives. Success in this position will require an in-depth understanding of commercial HVAC and union construction market, a strong network with contractors, brokers, local trades, and the ability to navigate complex bid and negotiation processes.

Qualifications, Competencies, & Abilities:

• Identify, qualify, and secure new construction opportunities with general contractors, mechanical contractors, brokers, and developers to achieve pipeline and quota to meet Gross Profit expectations and review/manage Change Orders.
• Develop strong working relationships with local building trades, union leadership, and decision-makers in the commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prepare competitive bids that align with labor requirements and project specifications.
• Monitor local bid lists, pre-bid meetings, and project announcements to stay ahead of market opportunities.

Existing Account Growth

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and responsiveness.
• Proactively identify opportunities for equipment upgrades, retrofit projects, and energy efficiency enhancements.
• Cross-sell Admiral Heating’s full range of solutions to meet client operational and comfort needs.
• Maintain a consistent presence with customers through job site visits, facility walkthroughs, and strategic review meetings and client office visits with proper cadence.
• Achieve pipeline and quota to meet Gross Profit expectations and review/manage Change Orders.

Market & Relationship Development

• Actively network within Chicago-area trade organizations, and industry associations to strengthen relationships and brand recognition.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of local building codes, energy efficient ROI calculators, and the latest HVAC systems and technology to best serve our clients.
• Represent Admiral Heating at relevant industry events, trade shows, and contractor meetings.

Sales Process & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and timely opportunity, activity, and forecast data in Salesforce CRM.
• Meet or exceed sales goals for both new construction project wins and existing account revenue growth.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams to ensure a seamless transition from project award to execution.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in HVAC with specific exposure to union markets.
• Established network with Chicagoland contractors, trades, and/or building owners strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the construction process, estimating, budgeting cost and bid preparation.
• Proven track record of developing new business and growing existing accounts in the commercial HVAC market in the Chicagoland area.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM (Salesforce) systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Self-motivated and results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently.
• Structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Physical Demands and Working Environment:

The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.
• Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; to travel to other locations using various modes of private and commercial transportation; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.
• Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction.
• Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, engineering, finance or business from an accredited college or university or associates in business or accounting preferred.
• Fluent with Microsoft Office Suite.
• 15 Plus Years’ experience in related industry or Project Management field is preferred
• Extensive knowledge of HVAC, duct work, and piping - any candidate that does not have HVAC experience will not be considered.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary range $225,000 - $275,000
• Bonus and Profit Sharing up to 10% of base salary
• Unlimited Commission Opportunity based on Individual Job GP% Performance
• Fidelity 401k Plan with all fees paid by Admiral
• 401k Safe Harbor Match of 4%
• BCBS PPO and HMO Health Insurance Options (Admiral pays 75%)
• Dental and Vision Plans (Admiral pays 75%)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous PTO Policy
• Paid Holiday’s
• 100% Admiral paid Long and Short Term and Short
• $20,000 Admiral Paid Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Employee Assistance Plan
• CTA and Parking Reimbursement
• Employee events throughout the year

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This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by managers to perform other instructions and duties. This job description may be revised from time to time and does not constitute a contract for employment.

• Manage a high volume of inbound calls from existing and prospective customers
• Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate products or services
• Upsell and cross-sell solutions to drive revenue and meet sales goals
• Provide accurate information while delivering a positive customer experience
• Update customer accounts and maintain detailed records in CRM systems
• Collaborate with team members to meet and exceed individual and team sales targets
  
  

• High school diploma or GED required
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Sales-driven mindset with the ability to overcome objections
• Comfortable working onsite, Monday through Friday, near Aurora
• Basic computer proficiency and experience using CRM or sales tools
• Previous inside sales, call center, or customer service experience preferred but not required
  
  

• Work Model: Onsite
• Location: Naperville
• Compensation: $17.25/hour + uncapped commission
• Benefits: LaSalle Network contractors may enroll in medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  

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

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

Job Title : GIS Specialist (Hybrid/Exp in utilities/oil/gas/power Industry preferred)

Job Description :

Seeking a GIS Analyst that will develop an understanding of current data state, workflows and processes and develop solutions for integrations, transformations, and deliverables.

This will include GIS data analysis, data mining, technical support, and database maintenance to meet internal and external customer requirements.

• Requires demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and recommend the best track for data development and processing.
• Project work will involve process improvement, quality control, data creation from spatial and tabular sources, conversion, migration, and maintenance.
• Bachelor’s degree in geography (GIS), engineering, computer science, or related field and 3+ years experience in industry standard GIS.
• GIS certificate and 3 years of related work experience in lieu of a degree in related discipline
• 1+ years in a utility or pipeline GIS

Job Responsibilities:

• Proficiency with linear referencing techniques and concepts is highly recommended
• Knowledge of the Utility and Pipeline Data model (UPDM) is highly recommended.
• Technical project tasks, including database design, advanced GIS analysis and modeling
• Performs data mining activities to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Provides specialized queries, maps and reports to meet customer requirements/specifications
• Performs application testing and documentation of defects
• Interfaces with users; documents requested/needed changes
• Identifies new GIS technologies/processes/applications to improve inter-/intra- departmental functions
• Creates and maintains existing automated processes using Model Builder/Python scripting or other tools
• Processes, prepares and converts data to enter into GIS from a variety of data formats •
• Analyzes current business processes and recommends best practice solutions • Perform QA/QC on version data that pushes to the production environment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Esri ArcGIS Pro – advanced proficiency
• Esri ArcGIS 10.2x – advanced proficiency
• Linear referencing - advanced proficiency
• MS Office suite (Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio) – advanced proficiency
• FME by Safe Software – intermediate proficiency
• Esri ArcGIS Enterprise – intermediate proficiency
• Utility Network – intermediate proficiency
• Model Builder – intermediate proficiency
• Python – intermediate proficiency
• SQL RDBMS – intermediate proficiency
• AutoCAD/CADD – basic proficiency
• Visual Basic/VBA – basic proficiency
• SharePoint – basic proficiency
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent geoprocessing and spatial analysis skills
• Strong requirements review, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Application testing script development and performance of testing
• Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies
• Ability to function independently and as a team member
• Ability to handle multiple assignments and changing priorities •
• Ability to work effectively with limited direct supervision Travel (Up to...): 5%

Terms of Employment

• W2 Contract-to-Hire, 12 Months
• This role operates on a hybrid schedule, requiring three days in-office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two days remote (Monday and Friday)
• Core working hours between 09:00 and 15:00

Overview

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to manage engineering, construction, outage coordination, testing, and commissioning activities for transmission and substation projects. The successful candidate will oversee Transmission level Protection and Control replacement projects and/or Transmission line projects, ensuring seamless execution through a deep understanding of equipment function and construction sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of transmission and substation projects, including engineering, construction, and commissioning.
• Coordinate complex outages and system operations to ensure project milestones are met without compromising grid stability.
• Interpret one-line diagrams and technical specifications to understand equipment interfaces and functions.
• Anticipate and mitigate risks related to outages and commissioning sequences.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with internal teams, including engineering, construction, and system operations.
• Oversee physical construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety and technical standards.

Required Skills & Experience

• STEM degree or a technical degree; however, significant professional experience may complement an arts degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven utility project management experience, specifically within substation or transmission environments.
• Core technical understanding of Transmission & Substation (T&S) equipment.
• Extensive knowledge of construction and commissioning sequences.
• Hands-on experience managing physical construction projects.
• Strong communication skills for effective team and stakeholder coordination.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• PMP is highly preferred
• Experience specifically with Transmission level Protection and Control replacement.
• High-level awareness of outage and system operations within a utility framework.
• Ability to work effectively within a large team environment

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Mechanical Engineer – Injection Molding Manufacturing to join their team. This opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact across design, manufacturing, and new product introduction while working closely with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers. This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys seeing designs move from concept to production and who brings strong manufacturing knowledge, technical curiosity, and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Designing and developing mechanical components, sub-assemblies, and complete products using 3D and 2D CAD tools in SolidWorks.
• Creating and maintaining engineering documentation including drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
• Supporting new product development (NPD) initiatives, from concept through production launch.
• Collaborating with manufacturing, quality, and operations teams to resolve design or production challenges.
• Partnering with external vendors and suppliers to evaluate manufacturability, tooling, and process capability.
• Driving design validation activities through prototyping, testing, and iterative improvement.
• Participating in structured design reviews and risk assessments such as DFM, DFMEA, and tolerance analysis.
• Supporting engineering change activity and ensuring design intent is maintained throughout production.
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts related to quality, cost, and manufacturability.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of mechanical engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing processes, including powder coatings, castings, stampings, injection molding, sheet metal fabrication, extrusions, and/or packaging processes.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks.
• Hands-on experience working with prototypes, suppliers, and customers.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Exposure to or hands-on experience with 3D printing / additive manufacturing.
• Experience supporting products in regulated or quality-driven manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with ERP or MRP systems.

Compensation Range: $90,000 - $95,000

Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.

If you are a passionate Mechanical Engineer looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don't want to miss out on this opportunity!

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Technical Account Manager (TAM) – MSP / Infrastructure Focus

Location: Naperville, IL (Initial 2 weeks for training), Chicago, IL- for later; Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-Time (not for vendors)

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly technical Technical Account Manager (TAM) to join our team. This is a hands-on, client-facing role focused on assessing technical environments, performing audits, identifying gaps, and driving best-practice recommendations across multiple client environments.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong infrastructure, networking, or cloud background who enjoys analyzing systems, understanding configurations, and providing actionable insights, rather than performing configuration or implementation tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Log into client systems, firewalls, and network environments to analyze data and assess system health.
• Perform technical assessments and audits, identifying gaps, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Recommend and document best practices and remediation plans.
• Serve as a client-facing technical advisor, translating findings into business impact for stakeholders.
• Support multiple clients in an MSP or multi-tenant environment, adapting to varying levels of technical maturity.
• Maintain documentation standards and ensure accurate, up-to-date records of technical findings.
• Collaborate with internal teams to escalate issues and ensure continuous improvement.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in systems engineering, infrastructure, network engineering, or cloud environments.
• Experience with MSP or multi-client environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, firewalls, servers, and infrastructure, with the ability to interpret logs and configuration data.
• Experience conducting technical audits, assessments, or health checks.
• Strong executive-facing communication skills; able to present technical findings to business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with security and governance frameworks is a plus.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities across clients.

Nice-to-Have:

• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks, policy reviews, and managed security tooling.
• Experience with documentation and compliance standards in MSP environments.

• 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.