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Are you a seasoned sales professional in the construction industry looking to lead efforts for a industry leader on a national scale?
*This role is a fully remote position, candidates can be based in any location with travel expected*
LVI are currently working with a global leader in advanced performance materials, including commercial roofing systems and other architectural and engineering products. With decades of experience and a strong reputation for quality, they partner with architects, engineers, and contractors to bring complex projects to life. Having been in business for over 50 years, this company has an award winning portfolio, recognised for the commitment to quality and company culture.
Why Join?
- Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote options
- Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, paid time off, and holidays
- Professional growth through training, tuition reimbursement, and networking opportunities
- A collaborative culture with team events and company-wide celebrations
Position Overview
We are seeking a Strategic Channel Development Manager that will be focused on the data center market. This individual will build relationships with major contractors, architectural firms, and engineering partners to influence specifications and secure our products as the preferred choice for critical infrastructure projects.
The ideal candidate thrives in complex sales environments, understands the construction ecosystem, and can engage senior decision makers to drive strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute strategies to grow market share within the data center segment
- Build partnerships with national and multinational contractors, architects, and engineers
- Position our solutions as the basis of design for targeted projects
- Maintain a strong pipeline and deliver accurate forecasts using CRM tools
- Lead AIA and continuing education initiatives to strengthen industry engagement
- Collaborate across internal teams to align efforts and share insights
- Present and negotiate at executive levels to close high-value opportunities
- Consistently meet or exceed sales and specification goals
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years in strategic sales, channel development, or business development within construction or related industries; experience with data center projects is highly desirable
- Proven success in managing complex sales cycles and building executive-level relationships
- Strong knowledge of building materials and specification processes
- Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
- Proficiency with CRM platforms such as Salesforce
- Ability to influence stakeholders and deliver results in a competitive market
If you are an ambitious professional within the space, we'd love to hear from you!
Remote working/work at home options are available for this role.
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).
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).
Company Description
Nesko Electric Company is a privately held, state-licensed engineering and contracting firm located in Broadview, IL. The company specializes in design/build projects such as medical, industrial, houses of worship, primary and secondary education, commercial, and institutional projects.
Role Description
This is a full-time on-site role for an Electrical Estimator. The Electrical Estimator will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to estimating costs, controlling costs, and managing electrical contracting projects.
Qualifications
- Expertise in Electrical Estimating and Cost Control. (5 Years Minimum)
- Experience in Electrical Contracting and/or Electrical Engineering
- Strong understanding of Electricity and Electrical Systems
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Experience in the construction or electrical industry is a plus
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Materials and Supply Chain Manager – Sourcing & Inventory Focus (Manufacturing) to join their team. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who has owned supplier sourcing, purchasing, and inventory control for raw materials and components in small to mid-sized manufacturing companies. This is a highly visible role with direct impact on material availability, production flow, inventory performance, and cost control.
Key Responsibilities:
Sourcing & Procurement Leadership:
- Own end-to-end sourcing and procurement for raw materials, components, and outsourced manufacturing processes.
- Source materials common to manufacturing environments such as sheet metal, stainless steel, forged brass, copper tubing, plated components (chrome/nickel), plastic parts, epoxy coatings, and machined components.
- Identify, evaluate, negotiate, and onboard suppliers with a focus on cost, quality, lead time, and reliability.
- Lead competitive sourcing initiatives, supplier consolidations, and cost-reduction efforts.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships while holding vendors accountable through performance metrics and reviews.
- Mitigate supply risk and ensure continuity of materials supporting production demands.
Inventory & Materials Management:
- Own inventory planning, control, and accuracy across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Balance inventory levels to reduce excess and obsolete stock while preventing shortages.
- Oversee receiving, warehousing, material handling, and distribution processes.
- Drive improvements in inventory turns, service levels, and working capital performance.
- Leverage ERP/MRP systems to improve demand planning, purchasing decisions, and inventory visibility.
Manufacturing Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Partner closely with Operations, Production, Engineering, and Quality to support manufacturing schedules and material requirements.
- Translate production demand into actionable sourcing and inventory plans.
- Support new product introductions, engineering changes, and process improvements from a materials perspective.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and develop a team of buyers, planners, and inventory/materials professionals.
- Set clear expectations and foster accountability, operational discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Maintain a strong safety culture within all material handling and warehouse areas.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Logistics, Business, or a related field.
- Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment focused on sourcing, materials, and supply chain.
- Strong hands-on sourcing and purchasing experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated expertise in inventory management and materials planning for manufacturing operations.
- Experience working in small to mid-sized, privately held manufacturing companies.
- Background sourcing raw materials and components (metals, plastics, coatings, machined parts, etc.).
- Comfortable operating both strategically and tactically.
- Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and advanced Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000
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 Materials and Supply Chain Manager looking for a new and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
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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.
About Ventana
As part of the Clayco family, Ventana designs, supplies, and installs high-performing curtain wall façade systems. By working closely with the design team, we can ensure a competitively priced façade that is water and airtight and allows for optimal thermal control of the interior space. Traditionally, the façade is one of the major risk factors on any building, and the team at Ventana has a proven track record of taking the risk and delivering superior façade systems that guarantee long-term performance.
The Role We Want You For
Ventana is currently seeking a Cost Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be assisting in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team (Direct report to Director of Cost Management) to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, billings and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.
The Specifics of the Role
- Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
- Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (General Contractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule and overall project management process.
- 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, labor 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
- Minimum of a Bachelor Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management Degree
- Minimum of 2 years 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, JDE, Microsoft Bi Variance, etc.
- Effective problem-solving skills.
- Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.
- PMP certification would be ideal.
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 and Ventana?
- 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 $70,000 - $80,000 +/- 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 an Assistant Superintendent, you will be responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design-build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection, construction, start up, and testing on highly complex projects nationwide. The Assistant Superintendent will have input in the planning and oversight of the job including scheduling of manpower, obtaining tools and materials needed, filing permits and other documents, and advising on budget expenditures. The Assistant Superintendent will also provide on-site supervision of the daily workload, job site safety, receiving and storing of tools and supplies, and the reporting of all of these aspects to the Project Manager and Project Superintendent. Additionally, the Assistant Superintendent is expected to work diligently to educate themselves with Clayco on site Superintendent and Operations Manager duties to take the next step to becoming a Superintendent.
The Specifics of the Role
- Coordinate with preconstruction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project site management team members to assure that the there is always adequate project resources.
- Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
- Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
- Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
Requirements
- B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels.
- 0-5 years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management, on projects of 50+ million, ideally with design-build experience.
- Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
- Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
- Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
- Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to walk unlevel terrain on the job sites several times a day, scale scaffolding and temporary stairs measuring many stories in height.
- Ability to lift objects at least 60lbs.
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!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain's Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).
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 $60,000 - $70,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).
BOWA Construction
Project Engineer
Chicago, IL
PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Project Engineer will play a critical role assisting in project management and construction supervision efforts. As Project Engineer you will assist with managing and coordination of all submittals, cost control, scheduling, reporting, estimating and document control activities at the job site during the construction period. You will also ensure client satisfaction is maintained.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Project Manager and Superintendent in documenting the planning and scheduling of construction operations and coordinate the production and updating of required schedule networks and printouts.
- Set up Procore for project (or other computerized database system if required by the Owner).
- Where required, assist the Project Manager in establishing the permit requirements for the project.
- Assist in developing the Purchase and Award Schedule for the project.
- Participate in Pre-construction Meetings.
- Prepare change and work orders for issuance by Project Manager.
- Prepare and maintain the material status report. Review and follow material deliveries as scheduled and expedite in conjunction with the Project Superintendent using the Material Status Reports.
- Record/distribute meeting minutes as directed by the Project Manager.
- Update project schedule with input from the Project Manager and Project Superintendent.
- With the Project Manager and Superintendent, review Trade Contractor’s payment applications for payment.
- Assist in the implementation of quality plan for construction activities.
- Maintain and control all engineering records, logs, and files.
- Maintain the engineering set of working project drawings and specifications, keeping them posted and up to date, as well as a historical set of these documents.
- Distribute revised construction documents to all interested parties.
- Assist the Project Manager and Information Services with the set up and updating of the project’s Internet web site, if required for the project.
- Assist the Project Manager in creating the monthly report.
- Participate in lessons learned sessions.
- Assist the Project Manager with preparing the initial and final Project Data Reports.
- Transmit all project related records, including copies of all projects related electronic data, for retention in the approved records storage facility.
- Entering data into and obtaining reports from the Change Management and Cost Reporting Systems for the project.
- Assist with punch list items and project close out.
- Other duties and responsibilities as required.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, QUALIFICATIONS, & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors’ degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
- 1-4 years of related project engineer experience with a construction or construction management firm preferably on commercial, mixed-use, industrial, or school projects.
- Working knowledge of construction equipment and techniques, drawings, and specifications, building materials and required standards applicable to discipline.
- Ability to assume responsibility and interface well with Project Team.
- Exemplify exceptional customer service and leadership.
- Ability to communicate effectively through writing.
- Ability to process improvement, problem solve, and clearly communicate.
- Possess basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications.
- Knowledge of Construction Management and industry software (I.e., Procore).
BENEFITS:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance -
- Performance Based Bonuses - % of base salary
- Parental Leave
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, & Holidays.
- Employee Assistance Program - (advocates to help manage and control stress levels and everyday life for you and/or your family)
Please note: This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
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Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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o Develops and administers safety programs, policies, procedures training, objectives, and other initiatives to promote safe operations and incident prevention.
o Confirms compliance with standards and best practices.
o Oversees development and administration of goals and objectives for Transit System Safety.
o Verifies rule compliance as it relates to policies and procedures, bulletins, and standard operating procedures.
• Manages Transit System Safety processes and procedures o Oversees the inspections of stations, footwalks, facilities, subways, right-of-ways, garages, bus routes and roadways.
o Collaborates with Authority personnel to identify and implement long-term solutions to systemic safety issues identified in inspections and investigations and observations minimizing liability and preventing recurrence.
o Facilitates safety incident investigations and provides recommendations in conjunction with the Accident and Investigation Unit.
• Reviews vital safety records and other documents to ensure critical and timely reporting to various departments and manages efficient recordkeeping practices to that information is available for Authority reference.
Represents System Safety and the CTA on matters involving regulatory safety activity.
• Coordinates with federal and state safety oversight agencies (RTA, FTA, OSHA, and federal and state regulators) on hazard management and loss control issues and delivers reports as needed.
• Acts as safety knowledge expert in Authority special projects and may chair committees to ensure transit safety and security activities are undertaken and completed.
• Develops and implements performance measurement and safety criteria through technology; provides oversight of inspection and investigation follow-up processes, including corrective action plans and recommendations from inspections and investigations.
• Hires, trains, develops, monitors, and evaluates staff.
Reviews and recommends personnel actions for approval.
Ensures ongoing professional development for all direct reports, including identifying pertinent training opportunities and encouraging active participation in safety professional societies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to this position are the following jobs: Job Title • Senior Manager, Transit Safety CHALLENGES • Dealing with people who have suffered severe injury/death during accident investigations.
• Dealing with stress due to “24-hour on call” nature of the job.
• Keeping abreast of all CTA operations in connection with safety aspects.
• Maintaining awareness of liability concerns when dealing with legal community and oversight organizations.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS • Bachelor’s degree in Safety Management, Engineering, or a related technical field plus seven (7) years of experience in safety program development or risk management, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory or management role, or a combination of education and experience related to the position.
• Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) training certifications (TSSP) preferred.
• Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license.
• Successful completion required of Rail Accident Investigation, Bus Collision Investigation and Traffic Investigation I and II preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Demands include extensive walking (up to 3 miles at one time), sometimes on rocks and on narrow catwalks, and climbing (such as onto trains and back down and up and down ladders of various sizes).
• Random nature of incidents leads to irregular work hours.
• Must wear applicable restrictive personal protective equipment.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES • Detailed knowledge of System Safety Engineering Practices.
• Detailed knowledge of the methods and practices of investigations, research, analysis, and/or data compilation.
• Detailed knowledge of construction safety practices and techniques.
• Detailed knowledge of research methods and report presentation.
• Detailed knowledge of related safety federal and state rules and regulations.
• Working knowledge of transit operations, facilities, vehicles, rules and procedures desired.
• Working knowledge of Traffic Management models and best practices preferred.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and organizational skills.
• Strong management skills.
• Good interpersonal skills in dealing with external groups and/or organizations.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations.
• Ability to work with sensitive information while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with other Departments.
WORKING CONDITIONS • General office environment.
Required to carry a cellular phone.
• Working conditions are varied and include all weather ranges (from extreme cold to extreme heat, rain to snow and ice, etc.).
• Conditions also include working at extreme heights; working near electrified third rail; working in subway tunnels with limited clearance, visibility, etc.
• This position is considered a "C-List" position under the “Revolving Door” prohibition within the State Officials and Employees Act (5 ILCS 430/5-45), which contains a number of post-employment restrictions CTA employees in C-list designated positions must follow.
Among other requirements listed in this statute, CTA employees in C-list designated positions are required to follow State notification procedures to the Office of the Executive Inspector General prior to acceptance of any applicable non-State employment or may be fined significant penalties.
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED • Standard office equipment.
• Various types of measuring devices, digital camera, personal computers (including handheld devices), label maker, various types of gauges, light tools (wrenches and screwdrivers), reflective safety vests, applicable restrictive personal protective equipment.
Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.
Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.
Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.
CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve.
CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result.
If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date.
CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.
During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps .
Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.
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