Engineering Jobs in Forest Park, IL

The Company

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA (formally VINCI Construction LLC) is a subsidiary of VINCI Construction Grands Projets with its main office located in Alexandria, Virginia. The scope of the company is general contracting and construction work, along with any associated services related to large, selected Design and Build projects, either public or private for which it can bring clear and strong added value. We aim to develop engineering and construction services for large infrastructure projects in various parts in the United States and provide a highly skilled and competitive professional service in construction field.

Project Overview:

The Walsh-VINCI Transit Community Partners (WVTCP) Joint Venture consisting of VINCI Construction Grands Projets and Walsh Construction has been selected to construct the $2.9BN Design Build Red Line Extension (RLE) project – the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). The RLE Mainline Design-Build (MDB) Project will extend the CTA's Red Line by 5.6 miles, extending from the existing terminal at 95th/Dan Ryan south to 130th Street and Doty Avenue.

As the Materials Coordination Lead on the $2.9BN Red Line Extension Project (RLE) in Chicago-Illinois, you will be responsible to schedule, review, track, and coordinate the material documentation, including test reports, to demonstrate project conformance with the Contractor’s Quality Management System and Contract requirements relating to permanent materials and materials put into place for temporary use by the CTA.

Responsibilities:

• Apply the project rules and be proactive in terms of Health and Safety when visiting site or at the office.
• Support the implementation of the Quality Assurance & Quality Control Processes on the project, particularly all processes related to the assurance of materials.
• Develop, manage, maintain, and supervise material tracking logs.
• Coordinate with the construction area managers and the project engineers to ensure materials documentation is received, logged, and uploaded to CTA’s Project Website per contract requirements, including product datasheets, certifications, and other required material submittals outlined in the technical specifications.
• Manage the Buy America Build America process.
• Review and technically interpret material test results.
• Coordinate with internal and external project teams for resolution of material related quality issues.
• Participate in pre-activity meetings and regular progress meetings to develop understanding of current and upcoming work.
• Maintain QC document records and perform self-audits of hard copy and electronic records.
• Build a good and collaborative relationship with all stakeholders, including the CTA Owner Representative Quality personnel.
• Promote WVTCP’s Right First-Time culture by developing, sharing, and presenting Lessons Learned, Toolbox Talks, Quality Bulletins.
• Ensure the MIR/MT forms and supporting documents are compiled by the operations staff and report on any delinquent documents.
• Review MIR/MT forms for completeness, log and upload to CTA eBuilder site.
• Assist with follow-up and close out of material related deficiencies.
• Participate in site walks focusing on material delivery, storage, and use.
• Participate with project closeout and punch list inspections and project meetings, as needed and as they relate to materials

Qualifications and Skills:

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the construction industry.
• Valid Driving License to drive in the state of Illinois.
• Ability to write and review reports, procedure manuals, processes.
• Ability to collect and review technical content of materials certificates and associated datasheets.
• Well organized, flexible, detail-oriented and multi-tasked.
• Knowledge and experience of working to FTA, IDOT, and ASTM standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office. · Proficiency in quality management through Document Control Systems.
• Ability to gather, analyze, evaluate, and take decisions based on facts.
• Can deliver reports in an objective, clear, and comprehensive manner.
• Has good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is good at building relationships and can influence effectively.
• Can demonstrate initiative and resilience.
• Quality subject matter expertise and proven track record in Quality Control

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.
• Experience relevant to transportation projects would be an asset.
• Experience in a similar role, e.g. lab manager, materials technician, etc.… and knowledge of the Buy America Build America requirements would be an asset.
• Certified as a Quality professional, e.g. ASQ certification

Salary Range:

$100,000.00 to $130,000.00

Work Environment:

• Required to stand, sit, walk, and/or climb stairs or ladders.
• Involves a dynamic and challenging work environment.
• Indoor and outdoor work in the hot and cold
• Fast-paced environment that may require long hours, including nights and weekends
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, and reflective vests when on-site

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift 25lbs
• Walking and standing while in-office or on-site
• Occasional climbing on and off equipment and bending

VINCI Construction Grands Projets USA offers all full-time employees competitive wages and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Parental Leave
• Term Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Professional Development & Training
• Health and Wellness Spending Account

VCGP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/ Veteran. Please click on the attached link to see a digital copy of the Federal, State, and Federal Contractor Posters

Chicago, IL, United States and 1 more

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• Job Identification 210648436
  
• Job Category Process Improvement
  
• Business Unit Consumer & Community Banking
  
• Locations 10 S Dearborn St, Chicago, IL, 60603, US 3415 Vision Dr, Columbus, OH, 43219, US
  
• Job Schedule Full time
  
• Job Shift Day
  
• Base Pay/Salary Chicago,IL $104,500.00-$195,000.00
  

Performance Consulting isa dedicated internal consulting group that is highly visible and a critical component of our transformation. The teampartners with senior business and functional leaders to re-engineer core components of our business, from diagnostic work and designing innovative, streamlined ways of working, to piloting solutions for furtherscaled execution.We are the driving force behind transformative business strategies that propel the entire organization towards unparalleled operational excellence. Our mission is to redefine industry standards by optimizing end-to-end processes, elevating the customer experience, and fostering a vibrant culture of continuous improvement. By enhancing employee engagement, mitigating risks, and delivering substantial financial benefits, we are committed to shaping a future where innovation and excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Process Improvement Manager at JPMorgan Chase, you will be at the forefront of our business transformation journey, playing a crucial role in reshaping organizational strategy and operating models. Your expertise in business and digital transformation, robotic process automation (RPA), and artificial intelligence tools will be instrumental in driving innovative solutions that redefine how we operate. You will collaborate with senior leaders to map, simplify, and document processes, reducing manual touchpoints and enhancing operational efficiency. Your work will be pivotal in transforming our business, requiring you to exercise initiative and judgment to resolve short-term challenges and propose strategic improvements. You will analyze data, craft compelling narratives to communicate complex ideas, and lead diverse teams to achieve common goals.

Your ability to innovate, adapt to change, and manage tasks effectively will be essential in driving service-delivery improvement and achieving our departmental objectives, ultimately propelling the firm toward a state of operational excellence.

Lead the development and implementation of process improvement initiatives, utilizing advanced data analytics to identify operational inefficiencies, providing impactful recommendations and coaching to client teams as they implement recommendations.

Utilize storytelling skills to effectively communicate complex process improvement strategies and changes to diverse stakeholders, influencing decision-making and fostering understanding.

Collaborate with LOBs and IT teams to evaluate existing technology ecosystems to identify/optimize platforms and tools that align with business objectives and drive digital transformation.

Leverage AI, LLM (Large Language Models), and NLP (Natural Language Processing) tools to aid in providing actionable insights and innovative solutions to complex business challenges

Oversee the end-to-end change management process, from strategic communications to lasting stakeholder impact mitigation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Build deep, trust-based advisory relationships with key client stakeholders and senior leaders, ensuring their satisfaction throughout the engagement.

Analyze large quantities of data, apply a range of analytical tools, synthesize insights, and support the development of strategic solutions

Lead one or more client projects, including managing multiple associates across several workstreams and developing team members both formally and informally, including serving as a mentor.

Collaborate with your team to build hypothesis sets, analyses, and roadmaps for solutions.

Manage ambiguity of requests by structuring and scoping complex problems, analyze large quantities of information, apply a range of analytical tools, synthesize insights, and develop strategic and tactical solutions

5+ years of experience in developing and implementing process improvement or re-engineering programs, with a focus on operational efficiency and risk reduction.

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Industrial Engineering, Data Science or Analytics, and Computer Science.

Demonstrated ability in leading end-to-end change management processes, including strategic communications, influencing others, and mitigating stakeholder impact.

Advanced proficiency in data analytics, with a demonstrated ability to interpret models and make inferences from data to drive continuous improvement (see preferred technology below).

Proficient in the application of artificial intelligence in process improvement initiatives, with a focus on optimizing the performance of AI systems (see preferred technology below).

Proven experience in managing diverse teams, with a focus on fostering an inclusive environment and coordinating work across different parts of a department.

Self-motivated and executes deliverables with speed and precision

A dedicated learner with a strong commitment to skill development and a genuine curiosity for acquiring new knowledge.

Ability to travel up to 10%

3+ years management consulting experience

Master’s degree in a related discipline, such as Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Management Information Systems (MIS), Industrial Engineering, Data Science or Analytics, and Computer Science.

Familiarity with relevant technology/systems, such as Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, Salesforce, SAP, Oracle, Python or R, SQL, and JIRA/JIRA Align

Demonstrated ability to drive innovation by developing and applying creative solutions to enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

Experience utilizing systems thinking to analyze complex processes and identify areas for optimization and integration.

Ability to foster cross-functional collaboration to identify and implement process improvement opportunities across departments.

Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America’s households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit ourFAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

ABOUT US

At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in protecting and supporting the aspirations of individuals, families, and businesses. We help our clients evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees to learn, grow, and make a difference. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.

HUB is a global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of business insurance, employee benefits, risk services, personal insurance, retirement, and private wealth management products and services. With over $5 billion in revenue and almost 20,000 employees in 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions

Position Overview

HUB is seeking a Senior Product Analyst to lead and support our AI Innovation Groups and AI Makerspace program. This role serves as the critical link between 20+ business-driven AI Innovation Groups across HUB's regions and product lines and the central AI & Automation team. The Product Analyst will work directly with AI Innovators (Makers) to capture use cases, build solution backlogs, assess business value, track solution delivery, and identify opportunities to scale regional innovations to enterprise-level capabilities. This is a hands-on role requiring both analytical rigor and a passion for enabling grassroots AI innovation across a distributed organization of 20,000+ employees.

Key Responsibilities

AI Leadership

• Serve as primary liaison to AI Innovation Groups across Marketing, Finance, Producers, Servicing, M&A, Claims, and regional operations
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align AI initiatives with business objectives and strategic priorities
• Facilitate AI innovation sessions, onboarding AI business Innovators, be a mentor for AI solutions, and facilitate learning and personal growth
• Coach and support AI Innovators as they build regional/team-specific AI solutions for their colleagues
• An expert in the AI field, using multiple AI frameworks to facilitate the delivery of business value.
• Manage pilot groups completing AI backlogs and deliver on timelines

Innovation Backlog & Use Case Management

• Capture and document AI use cases from Innovation Groups including business context, current-state pain points, and proposed solutions
• Build and maintain innovation backlogs for each Makerspace cohort using the Innovation Solution Tracking system
• Assess solution feasibility, categorizing opportunities as Regional, Multi-Regional, or Enterprise scope
• Identify patterns across Innovation Groups to surface opportunities for standardization and reuse
• Escalate high-value solutions to the AI Center of Excellence Roundtable for enterprise consideration

Business Value Assessment & Reporting

• Develop and apply consistent methodology to quantify AI solution value (hours saved, efficiency gains, revenue impact)
• Maintain the AI Innovation Value Funnel, tracking solutions from ideation through deployment
• Collect and document qualitative success stories for the Success Story Repository and communications
• Report on program metrics including solutions deployed, colleagues served, and measurable efficiency gains
• Support ROI modeling for AI Innovation Committee investment decisions

AI Champions Coordination

• Partner with AI Champions network to identify AI candidates from the AI-fluent user base
• Support the pathway from AI Champion to AI Innovator for high-potential users ready to build solutions
• Coordinate with Change Enablement team on Makerspace communications and participant selection
• Surface use cases and best practices from Innovation Groups back to AI
• Champions for peer-level dissemination

Solution Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

• Document AI solutions including prompts, Projects, workflows, and artifacts created by Innovation Groups
• Build and maintain prompt libraries and "how-to" documentation for reusable AI patterns
• Contribute to AI governance by ensuring solutions comply with HUB AI policies and responsible AI practices
• Create content for AI Office Hours, Town Halls, and training sessions based on Innovation Group discoveries

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in business analysis, product analysis, or similar analytical role
• Demonstrated experience with AI tools, particularly generative AI platforms (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot)
• Strong facilitation and communication skills with ability to engage diverse business stakeholders
• Experience documenting use cases, writing requirements, and building backlogs
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI, or similar) for value assessment and reporting
• Bachelor’s degree in business, Technology, Data Science, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Insurance or financial services industry experience
• Experience with innovation programs, grass roots development, or community-driven initiatives
• Knowledge of Claude AI capabilities including Projects, Artifacts, and prompt engineering
• Experience with Agile methodologies and backlog management tools (Jira, Azure DevOps)
• Change management or training facilitation experience
• Experience working with distributed or regional teams across multiple locations

Key Competencies

• Analytical thinking with ability to assess solution feasibility and quantify business value
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships across business units
• Self-starter mindset with ability to work independently across multiple Innovation Groups
• Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI tools and emerging technology applications
• Excellent written communication for documentation, reporting, and knowledge sharing
• Organizational skills to manage multiple concurrent Makerspace cohorts and Innovation Groups
• Entrepreneurial mindset aligned with HUB's culture of innovation and continuous improvement

What We Offer You

At HUB International, we're invested in your success—both inside and outside of work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Flexible work arrangements including remote/hybrid options
• Professional development and certification reimbursement
• Opportunity to work at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption and innovation

JOIN OUR TEAM

Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB International, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on our Core Values: entrepreneurship, teamwork, integrity, accountability, and service.

Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $140,000 to $170,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. If you believe that your qualifications and experience surpass the minimum requirements for this role, we encourage you to submit your application. By doing so, we will be able to keep your application on file for consideration for potential future positions within our organization. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages which could include health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.

Company

Our client is a well-established leader in exterior building maintenance, serving premier office, multifamily, retail, hospitality, mixed-use and specialty-use properties primarily in the Chicago CBD. With a strong reputation built over decades, the company is known for its operational excellence, safety-first culture, and consistent delivery of high-quality service across complex and high-profile environments.

The organization specializes in comprehensive building care, leveraging advanced equipment, proven methodologies, and highly trained teams to service properties of all sizes. Their success is driven by customized service solutions, disciplined execution, and a commitment to long-term client relationships.

As a large, union-based operation, our client places a strong emphasis on workforce development, rigorous safety training, and clear communication at every level of the organization. They foster a collaborative, performance-oriented culture where accountability, responsiveness, and attention to detail are core expectations. The company is already a local market leader and is well-positioned for continued growth and operational scale.

Position

The Director of Operations will be a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing and optimizing all field operations, service delivery, equipment maintenance, safety, and labor execution across the organization. This role will partner closely with ownership and senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into disciplined, scalable operational performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, metrics-driven operator with experience leading complex, labor-intensive service organizations. The Director of Operations will be accountable for driving consistency, efficiency, and profitability while preserving the company’s strong culture and reputation for service excellence.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a high-impact leadership role within a respected, established company that combines operational complexity with significant growth potential. The Director of Operations will have meaningful influence over the organization’s next phase of scale, professionalization, and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all operational functions, including field operations, human resources, service execution, scheduling, safety, labor management, and quality control.
• Direct the organization’s efforts in achieving financial goals, objectives, and budgets with focus on setting measurable goals and insuring accountability.
• Develop and implement scalable operational systems, processes to support growth while maintaining service standards
• Ensure personnel policies and procedures are appropriate for the effective and efficient functioning within the working environment and the protection of staff and adjust as necessary
• Encourages and facilitates the application of industry best practices and technology to enable the re-engineering of policies, programs, and processes to make optimal use of resources.
• Set company-wide objectives and performance metrics (KPIs); ensure regular, cross-departmental communication focused on efficient and profitable operations. Utilize industry benchmarks to track results and identify growth opportunities and priorities. Establish processes for internal accountability, prioritization, and successful execution across all segments of the business.
• Develop annual budgets, drive operational efficiency, margin improvement, and cost discipline across all service lines.
• Oversee supply inventory management and review, recommend and approve the firm’s capital expenditures above a certain threshold.
• Ensure compliance with union agreements, OSHA and other safety regulations, and company policies, while fostering positive labor relations.
• Partner with sales and client-facing teams to ensure seamless onboarding, execution, and retention of key accounts.
• Negotiate and approve major service contracts and review and approve smaller service contracts delegated to subordinates.
• Build, mentor, and develop managers and subordinates, creating clear accountability and development across all disciplines within the organization.
• Track crew productivity, job quality, and customer feedback.
• Champion a safety-first focus across all disciplines, ensuring training, protocols, and risk management practices are consistently executed. Preserve and enhance company culture, with a focus on employee engagement and development; conduct regular performance reviews of direct reports
• Provide data-driven insights and reporting to ownership and senior leadership to support strategic decision-making

Qualifications

• A seasoned, senior operations leadership executive (Director, VP of Operations, Chief Operating Officer or equivalent) with a minimum of 10 years of experience in property management and/or a labor-intensive, service-based organization, ideally serving commercial property clients and/or site-level experience in a building services role.
• Significant experience with bids, request for proposals (RFPs), contracts, and operational pricing.
• Ability to review service, vendor and other contracts.
• Deep understanding of safety, compliance, and regulatory oversight.
• Supervises hiring, I9 compliance, and all other government requirements.
• Experience working directly with inspectors, regulators, union leadership, and municipal agencies.
• Demonstrates understanding of insurance issues and risk management.
• Experience handling unemployment and worker’s compensation claims.
• Experience working within union or highly regulated labor environments.
• Experience with MBE (Minority Business Enterprise)/WBE (Women Business Enterprise) requirements.
• Ability to analyze financial statements and have a strong understanding of operational metrics, process improvement, and scalable execution.
• Experience testifying in legal and administrative proceedings.
• Knowledge of OSHA standards across all operations, including hazard communication, PPE requirements, recordkeeping (OSHA 300/300A), and incident reporting.
• Demonstrated success managing large, distributed field teams and complex scheduling environments.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic vision and day-to-day execution.
• Proven ability to build structure, accountability, and performance standards without disrupting culture.

Personal Skills & Attributes

• Strong operational judgment with a pragmatic, common-sense approach to decision-making.
• Calm, steady presence under pressure; effective in high-stakes and time-sensitive situations.
• Clear, direct communicator able to influence ownership, executives, union leaders, and field managers.
• High integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness; consistently follows through on commitments.
• Resilient and persistent; thrives in demanding, labor-intensive environments.
• Strong safety-first mindset with deep respect for compliance, training, and risk management.
• Demonstrated expertise in verbal and written communications.

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Human Resources Generalist to join their team. This is a hands-on HR Generalist role in a dynamic, people-centered environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who enjoys wearing multiple hats, influencing the full employee lifecycle, and partnering closely with leadership to build scalable HR practices. This role blends recruiting, HR operations, and HRIS ownership, making it ideal for someone who is both relationship-driven and systems-savvy.

Key Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition & Workforce Support:

• Manage full-cycle recruiting for both hourly and salaried positions across multiple locations.
• Partner with hiring leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver a strong candidate experience.
• Support onboarding processes to ensure new hires are set up for success from day one.

HR Operations & Employee Lifecycle:

• Serve as a key point of contact for employees regarding policies, procedures, and HR programs.
• Support performance management, employee relations, and day-to-day HR guidance.
• Maintain accurate and compliant personnel records across all stages of employment.

HRIS & Data Integrity:

• Own and maintain HR data within the organization’s HRIS platform.
• Generate standard and ad hoc reports to support leadership decision-making.
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and process consistency across systems.

Organizational Support & Culture:

• Assist with job documentation, role alignment, and organizational structure initiatives.
• Contribute to employee engagement efforts and internal communications.
• Support special HR projects as the organization continues to grow and evolve.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of progressive HR experience.
• Proven experience supporting recruiting and hiring initiatives.
• Hands-on experience working with an HRIS platform (ADP Workforce Now is preferred).
• Bilingual in Spanish is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact confidently at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $90,000

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 Human Resources Generalistlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!

LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.

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The Senior Solution Architect (Consultant) is a strategic, client-facing technology leader responsible for designing innovative, scalable, and secure solutions that drive measurable business value. This role plays a critical part in business development and participates across all phases of proposal development, including solution estimation, resource planning, and shaping winning technical strategies for strategic client engagements.

Operating with a strong consulting mindset, the Senior Solution Architect leads solutioning efforts across complex enterprise and client initiatives, balancing near-term delivery needs with long-term architectural integrity. This role serves as a confident advisor who thrives in ambiguity, communicates effectively with executive stakeholders, and consistently delivers high-impact results in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Solution Design

• Design and deliver enterprise-grade architectures for complex initiatives ranging from $3M–$30M+, balancing short-term wins with long-term sustainability, often with incomplete or evolving inputs.
• Maintain a big-picture architectural perspective while managing critical technical details to ensure alignment with enterprise strategy and business objectives.
• Apply enterprise architecture principles (including TOGAF, Zachman, or equivalent frameworks) to guide structure, governance, and decision-making without being overly academic or process-heavy.
• Utilize design patterns, integration strategies, and microservices principles to build resilient, scalable, and maintainable systems.

Solution Estimation & Proposal Support

• Drive end-to-end solutioning for complex client and internal initiatives, ensuring feasibility, scalability, and strategic alignment.
• Lead solution estimation, defining LOE, scope, staffing models, timelines, assumptions, and risks.
• Collaborate with Client Services and business development teams to shape solution strategies and present technical vision during proposal and pre-sales activities.

Client Advisory & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor, translating business requirements into actionable technical strategies.
• Confidently recommend, defend, and communicate architectural decisions with clarity to executives, business leaders, and delivery teams.
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence decision-making with data-driven insights.

Technical Leadership & Governance

• Apply deep technical knowledge across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on Microsoft technologies and hybrid/distributed environments.
• Incorporate enterprise architecture governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance into solution designs.
• Create and promote reusable components, templates, and reference architectures to accelerate delivery and ensure consistency.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for architectural solutions and support post-implementation reviews to ensure value realization.

Collaboration, Mentorship & Delivery Enablement

• Work closely with product owners, delivery teams, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment and successful execution from design through implementation.
• Support project and change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions into delivery.
• Provide thought leadership and mentorship to peers and junior architects, fostering a culture of continuous learning and architectural excellence.
• Champion emerging technologies by staying current with industry trends and incorporating modern stacks and innovations where appropriate.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 15–20+ years of enterprise technology experience, including significant experience in solution estimation and proposal development, preferably in a consulting, professional services, or digital agency environment.
• Proven success leading complex initiatives valued at $3M–$30M+ across diverse industries and client environments.
• Demonstrated experience applying enterprise architecture concepts and frameworks (TOGAF, Zachman, or similar) in practical, delivery-focused ways.

Technical Expertise

• Deep proficiency across backend, frontend, DevOps, infrastructure, and cloud platforms.
• Strong experience with Microsoft technologies, including:
• Azure (networking, compute, data services)
• Dataverse
• MS SQL
• Dynamics
• Power Platform (PowerApps, Power Automate)
• Microsoft 365 (including accessibility considerations)
• Hands-on experience with modern technology stacks, distributed systems, and integration strategies.
• Strong understanding of architectural design patterns, microservices, and trade-off analysis.

Leadership & Communication

• Exceptional ability to translate business needs into technical solutions and communicate effectively at executive levels.
• Strategic mindset that connects enterprise vision with practical execution.
• Confident decision-maker with the ability to mentor teams and build trusted client relationships.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and adapt solutions to evolving client and business needs.

Other Beneficial Skills

• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Industry certifications (Azure, TOGAF, AWS, PMP, etc.).
• Experience with digital transformation and enterprise modernization.
• Exposure to multiple industry verticals.
• Published thought leadership or public speaking experience.
• Experience leading large, distributed technical teams.

Core Services Delivered

• Strategic Solution Architecture
• Client Advisory & Innovation Leadership
• Proposal Development & Estimation
• Enterprise Integration & Platform Strategy
• Governance & Architecture Standards
• Technical Oversight & Delivery Assurance
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Mentorship
• Risk Management & Trade-off Analysis
• Technology Roadmapping & Portfolio Planning
• Thought Leadership & Knowledge Enablement

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Senior Director, Consulting & Delivery

Quantum Rise is a rapidly scaling AI consulting and product development start-up focused on helping high growth organizations adopt AI and win their industry. Our offerings range from strategy and roadmap engagements through to full AI/ML product development. We are expanding our client delivery team and are looking for a talented and experienced consulting leader to join as a Senior Director and be the face of our most strategic client engagements. We operate in line with 3 guiding principles that we call Consulting 2.0:

• Profit, not PowerPoints…. while we create PowerPoints (strategy & roadmaps) our primary objective is to help get our clients build and deploy AI solutions that significantly impact profit (top line revenue and bottom-line costs)
• Product, not projects… the AI products we deploy should always on, continuously measured, and iteratively improved via the product backlog
• Open, not black box… we will take our clients along the journey helping them understand how it works and the fundamentals that influence AI product success like process/end-use experience, data strategy, governance, and change management.

Position Summary

A Senior Director at Quantum Rise plays a pivotal role in understanding where our clients are on their AI journey, translates their challenge to our offerings, and successfully executes across the entire engagement lifecycle (pre-sales, engagement delivery & execution, upsell/expansion). Given our start-up nature, we look for this Senior Director to be a key contributor to identify and own internal initiatives and business development activities to fuel our scale and growth. As we respond to the market and our clients, we’ll look for the Senior Director to additionally influence and contribute to new offerings and corresponding sales engineering. This role is designed for an exceptional, self-starting consulting leader with a background in business and technology advisory and implementation consulting with a solid understanding of strategy, data, and AI/ML.

The ideal candidate will possess an entrepreneurial spirit, ready to tackle diverse challenges, block and tackle, and drive initiatives that propel the Quantum Rise forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Leverage advanced AI/ML knowledge and expertise to lead strategic assessments, define data strategies, and create actionable roadmaps that drive measurable business value for clients.
• Employ agile methodologies to plan, execute, and iterate on client engagements, ensuring efficiency, flexibility, and ongoing quality enhancements.
• Develop and implement change management initiatives, including comprehensive training programs, to facilitate successful adoption of new processes and technologies.
• Design and deploy COEs and governance frameworks to maintain consistent best practices, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with client and organizational goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, manage executive relationships & communications, develop influential strategies, recommendations, and long-term value propositions.
• Guide cross-functional teams and promote a culture of collaboration, ensuring strategic thinking and high-impact outcomes that meet or exceed client expectations.
• Develop data-driven business cases, integrating both quantitative and qualitative metrics, to articulate clear ROI and demonstrate the strategic and financial value of proposed AI solutions.
• Collaborate with internal consulting & engineering teams to scope, design, and propose tailored solutions that address client needs and showcase Quantum Rise’s capabilities.
• Lead the creation and continuous enhancement of hybrid service + AI product offerings, ensuring alignment with market trends and Quantum Rise’s strategic vision.
• Cultivate a high-performing team through effective mentorship, professional development, and talent management initiatives.
• Drive efficiency and quality by establishing repeatable frameworks, processes, and tools that optimize internal operations and service delivery.
• Represent Quantum Rise at industry events, conferences, and other forums, sharing insights and positioning the organization as a leader in AI/ML and strategic consulting.
• Propose and implement initiatives that enhance productivity, quality, and client satisfaction, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data & Analytics, Informatics, Engineering, Business Management or related field.
• A Master’s degree is preferred, specifically an MBA.
• 12+ years of experience in consulting, with a proven track record of leading strategic advisory engagements, influencing the transition into delivery, successful project management, delivery, and continual transformation and renewal.
• Experience identifying gaps and making impactful contributions to capability / offering development.
• Experience in data science projects, demonstrating an ability to understand and leverage data insights in business contexts.
• Natural gravitation to augment one’s way of working with LLMs and exceptional prompt engineering.
• Exceptional project management skills, with experience in applying agile methodologies and tools.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation within projects and processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, capable of motivating teams and working effectively across all levels of the organization.
• This role is for a dynamic individual who thrives in a startup atmosphere, ready to apply their consulting and leadership expertise and entrepreneurial zeal to help Quantum Rise grow and succeed.

Employee Benefits

As an employee you will be eligible for the following benefit suite, subject to and in accordance with the applicable plan or policy requirements:

• Selection of health, vision, and dental PPO insurance, provided by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois; eligible for the first day of employment.
• Variable Compensation: Eligible for annual performance bonuses and equity options. Bonuses reflect individual and company achievements, while equity aligns with long-term shareholder value, subject to vesting.
• Retirement Plan: We offer a retirement 401(k) plan with a yearly discretionary match.
• Flex benefits include FSA, DCA, Commuter, Learning and Development Stipends.
• Time Off: Unlimited PTO; paid holidays; paid sick time.
• Flexible working schedule.

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