Engineering Structures Journal Jobs in Evergreen Park, IL

Fenagh Engineering and Testing provides special inspections, geotechnical engineering, and other materials testing services for a wide array of private and public sector clients.

We are seeking a full time Geotechnical Engineer (PE) to work in our Chicago, IL office.

Illinois PE License is required

Job Description

• Prepare or assist staff to prepare geotechnical reports.
• Respond to geotechnical related requests from job sites.
• Delegate tasks, visits, and activities to staff and project geotechnical professionals.
• Develop relations with Fenagh Geotechnical staff in your region through weekly video meetings and in person visits with each on a quarterly basis.
• Develop relations with other Fenagh Geotechnical Services Managers through weekly video meetings and co attendance at conferences and offices quarterly..
• Develop and recruit geotechnical staff with assistance from all leadership to maintain good work-life balance.
• Provide review of requests for geotechnical proposals and advise on level of effort.
• Comprehend geotechnical proposals by others and prepare schedule of work.
• Prepare marketing writeups for new proposals as requested.
• Manage the progress of active investigations weekly by discussing ongoing steps with staff.
• Attend mandatory pre-drill and post drill meetings with staff and principals as needed.
• Prepare and present trainings to staff (and clients) on geological and geotechnical services.
• Assess risk of field investigations and travel where appropriate for oversight and training.
• Travel may be required to any Fenagh office location, or client location.

Requirements

• IL PE required
• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering.
• 5 plus years of Geotechnical engineering experience.

For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $100,000- 130,000 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.

The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.

You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Project Manager-Building Automation

Schneider Electric is looking for an experienced Project Manager for Building Automation.

He or she must have related industry knowledge, strong customer service skills, strong understanding of contracting procedures and tactics relative to such areas as project correspondence, documentation, timely notice of claims, subcontract negotiation and subcontract administration.

This individual should have an advanced understanding of HVAC and access or other building or electronic control systems and can analyze control system drawings and schematics as well as advanced knowledge of contract law, codes, standards and industry construction knowledge.

He or she must exhibit strong leadership skills including team leading and the ability to empower others through delegating responsibility. This position plans, directs and coordinates activities of project teams to ensure that goals and objectives of the project are accomplished on time, implemented at or below the estimated cost, and billed in a timely fashion throughout the duration of the project. This position may also be responsible for directing operations personnel.

The Project Manager will report directly to the Operations Manager and will be an active participant in the development and implementation of Operations Excellence.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Manages resources by planning, scheduling, and forecasting manpower and resource requirements.
• Coordinates project in accordance with contract documents and approved sales estimate
• Manages all document control for projects, including but not limited to RFI's, meeting minutes, punch lists, transmittal log, submittal log, change order log and issues log.
• Prepares project billing revenue forecasts and schedules of values.
• Review all estimates and change orders for accuracy and approve all team project submittals.
• Accountable for financial management on all assigned projects
• Prepares installation subcontractor bidding documents and negotiates subcontracts.
• Obtain, organize, and maintain all project contract documents in accordance with Schneider Electric quality policy.
• Prepares and updates project schedule and cost estimates.
• Prepares and delivers final project documentation to the customer and collect payment.
• Responsible for all customer-facing communication

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years as Project Manager in the Building Management Systems, HVAC Controls, Data Centers and or Construction Industry
• Knowledge of basic BACnet/LON/MODBUS protocols.
• Project Management Development Program
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to function in highly charged situations with customers, teammates, team members, peers, and contemporaries.
• Strong communication skills - verbal and written.
• Strong collaborative skills, internal and external
• Working knowledge of Office 365, File Structure, VISIO

Requirements:

• Customer service mindset
• Dedication to operational improvement

LUXE Interiors + Design is the definitive voice of the luxury residential design industry. For more than 20 years, we’ve served as a trusted bridge between brands, design professionals and the most affluent homeowners in America’s premier markets.

We tell stories that inspire, spark meaningful relationships and connect the design community—from local visionaries to national icons. We deliver compelling multimedia content and immersive experiences that elevate brands across the luxury design landscape. We don’t just showcase beautiful homes; we transform inspiration into thoughtful brand moments that drive lasting impact.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Homes Editor that will be responsible for cultivating and expanding Chicago's network of luxury interior designers and architects, developing strong, long-term relationships that bring top-tier talent into LUXE’s ecosystem. This role involves sourcing, acquiring, and shaping compelling home features for each market’s six annual issues. Success requires proactive research, on-the-ground scouting, and long-lead project planning, all grounded in trusted partnerships with design professionals. The ideal candidate is deeply connected, highly motivated, and passionate about high-end residential design.

The Homes Editor reports to the Editor-in-Chief and works closely with the Managing Editor to coordinate day-to-day priorities, project timelines, assignments, and deadlines. Regular check-ins ensure smooth execution from feature conception through publication.

Key Responsibilities

• Source, acquire, and develop high-quality home features for print and digital publication
• Write feature stories on a monthly basis and contribute Front of Book content as needed
• Represent LUXE at regional design events and host gatherings to strengthen brand engagement
• Assign, manage, and edit freelance writers, including oversight of contracts and deadlines
• Edit, fact-check, and compile resources, captions, and supporting materials for stories
• Collaborate with Managing Editor during production through Edit Reads and review cycles
• Cultivate strong professional relationships with architects, designers, builders, and publicists
• Maintain an up-to-date database of design professionals and future prospects
• Distribute feature PDFs promptly after publication
• Support digital content initiatives and other editorial projects as assigned

Who You Are

• A proactive, self-starting editor with strong journalistic instincts
• Passionate and knowledgeable about high-end residential design
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple stories and projects simultaneously
• Excellent writer, editor, and communicator
• Collaborative team player who also thrives independently
• Deadline-driven, detail-oriented, and meticulous in project execution

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in journalism, editorial, PR, or related fields
• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong understanding of interior design and luxury residential markets
• Proven ability to build and maintain professional relationships with designers and architects
• Comfortable working in both team-based and independent environments

This role is 30 hours per week with the ability and willingness to attend evening events, as required.

Mackie Consultants, a leading consultant in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying located in Rosemont, Illinois, has an immediate opening for a Professional Land Surveyor or a Land Surveyor in Training. This managerial position involves experience in all survey related projects. Preparing survey plats, topographies, and boundary surveys. Opportunities include cutting edge technology in survey advancements with laser scanning, robotics, GPS systems, and drone technology.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Committed to manage field work for topographic surveys, subdivision development, IDOT & Tollway projects, heavy highway designs, bridge construction, architectural developments, large topographic surveys, construction layout, and mapping.
• Work with Survey Interns (or train under licensed professionals) to gain insight on the principle and practices of accurate surveying applied to innovative robotic technology, laser scanning, GIS systems, leveling, and measurements.

Key Qualifications:

• Have or working toward Professional Land Surveyor License held in the state(s) of IL, IN, or WI.
• Understanding of topographic and boundary surveys, ALTA/NSPS Land Title Surveys, subdivisions, construction layout, easement and plats of vacation.
• Flourishes well in a cooperative team environment.
• General knowledge of computer systems & MS Office.
• Enthusiastic positive attitude, with clear communication skills.
• CAD, drafting, and computer systems skills.

Mackie Consultants is a part of The Burke Group (TBG), which is a fast-growing family of 9 civil engineering and land surveying companies offering services throughout the Midwest. We seek out experienced and responsive professionals who are committed to personal service.

Mackie Consultants offers high growth potential and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, disability, PTO days as well as an employer matching 401(k) program.

Mackie Consultants, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Mackie Consultants, LLC to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, parenthood, creed, veteran’s status, veteran’s disability and physical or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. Mackie Consultants, LLC intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations and layoffs and recalls, as well as all Mackie Consultants, LLC sponsored social and recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful discriminatory practices.

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis USA, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Sr. Process Engineer based in Chicago, IL.

The Sr. Process RSPC, Cheese & Powder Project Manager is responsible for managing and leading projects related to the RSPC's areas and the process manufacturing of our cheeses and powder products, from design to full implementation and support the plant production and quality operations. Working with Operations, Research and Development, the Project Manager will be responsible for optimizing the various production systems, which directly and indirectly support the manufacturing process by implementing new process or modifying actual process. Will be involved with existing and new processes in the company.

Travel will be required up to 50% of the time to plants based in NY, WI, CA, ID, NH, VT, AZ, TN & MI or to manufacturers/vendors site locations nationally and internationally.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Develop drawings, scopes of work, budgets and timelines as needed to prepare a project for submittal.
• Source vendors, negotiate and acquire quotes for project investments.
• Source, negotiate and acquire quotes for budgetary needs
• Manage projects.
• Track projects cost and maintain them within budget.
• Coordinate project review meetings to include setting them up, keeping meeting notes, and reporting out results to key stakeholders.
• Manage principles for the effective execution of projects.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure projects meet the needs of all key stakeholders to include but not be limited to Quality, Food Safety, Planning, Operations, and Maintenance.
• Attend Factory Acceptance Tests as required to validate equipment purchases.
• Lead and assist in the development of the annual capital budget.
• Travel and / or extended or off work hours may be required based on project needs.
• This description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• To fulfill these responsibilities, tools such as a computer, phone or, and / or allowance(s) may be provided.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these Essential Duties and Responsibilities.

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or chemical engineering.

Experience

• 5+ years' experience working on capital expenditure projects as project manager,
• Food Industry required,
• Dairy process preferred,
• Minimum of 5 years of USDA or FDA regulated plant experience supporting manufacturing and utilities

Specialized Knowledge

• Microsoft Office, Advanced Excel skills; macros, pivot tables, AutoCAD (equipment & P&ID dwg)

Skills / Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to audit, investigate and improve manufacturing process machinery,
• Effectively communicate to internal and external customers,
• Prioritization, organization, time management, and follow-up skills,
• Continuous improvement mindset,
• Ability to work with minimum supervision,
• Ability to travel to plant and machine manufacturers sites nationally and internationally.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities.

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

QA Engineer

General Description: Responsible for testing Android applications to ensure quality, performance, and usability. Executes manual and automated tests, identifies defects, and works with developers to resolve issues across devices and OS versions.

- Starting compensation is based on experience.
- No H1 Sponsorship.
- Must Already be in Chicago, IL or willing to relocate at own cost

Primary Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Conduct Google compliance testing to ensure adherence to Google Play policies, Android compatibility requirements, and certification standards.
• Identify, document, and track defects using defect management tools; verify fixes and ensure proper resolution.
• Collaborate with developers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to clarify requirements and test scenarios.
• Support lab testing environments, including device setup, configuration, and maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and lab conformance requirements.
• Provide customer-facing lab support, including issue replication, troubleshooting, and validation.

Work Experience Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience in Android mobile application testing.
• Strong understanding of Android OS architecture, device fragmentation, and app lifecycle.
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Appium, Espresso).
• Experience with ADB, Logcat, and debugging tools.
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Experience in testing Android applications to ensure quality, performance, and usability. Executes manual and automated tests, identifies defects, and works with developers to resolve issues across devices and OS versions: 1+ years (Preferred)

Education Requirements: Bachelor of Science in related engineering major (EE, CE, etc.)

The Ideal Candidate. At ArcLight Wireless, our strength comes from a diverse group of talented, creative, and ambitious professionals. An exceptional candidate will possess experience in testing Android applications to ensure quality, performance, and usability. Executes manual and automated tests, identifies defects, and works with developers to resolve issues across devices and OS versions.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:

Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Compensation

The expected salary range for this position is $48,000-$52,000 per year. This range represents the minimum and maximum base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this role. Actual compensation within the range will depend on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance programs.
• Wealth: In addition to base pay, we offer 401(k) with company match (immediate vesting upon enrollment).
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, tuition reimbursement program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off and family leave

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency laws, we provide clear and equitable compensation information for all applicants.

Position anticipated to close May 4, 2026.

Additional information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 2 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.

Construction Project Manager — Chicago, IL (On-site)

Scale Construction Inc. | 35+ years building Chicago with safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

What you’ll do

• Own projects from precon through closeout—schedule, budget, and quality.
• Coordinate subs, suppliers, and design partners; drive RFIs, submittals, and change orders.
• Lead site walks and OAC meetings; keep stakeholders aligned on scope, cost, and timeline.
• Enforce safety standards and QC; proactively remove roadblocks.
• Track cost/schedule performance; prepare progress reports and forecasts.

What you bring

• 3–5+ years in construction project management (commercial/industrial preferred).
• Strength with budgets, schedules, and contracts; field and GC coordination.
• Clear communication and team leadership.
• Proficiency with construction tools (e.g., Procore, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related.

What you’ll get

• Compensation: [$75,000–$120,000 base + bonus DOE]
• Benefits: 401(k) with company contribution; medical, dental, vision; HSA; paid time off.
• Work: Full-time, Mon–Fri; projects across Chicagoland; owner-operated, growth-minded team.
• Growth: Training, mentorship, and clear advancement paths.

About Scale Construction

• Owner-operated on Chicago’s Near South Side, delivering high-quality work safely, on schedule, and cost-effectively for 35+ years through enduring client partnerships.

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 CRG

CRG is a privately held real estate development and investment firm with deep expertise in industrial, office, student housing, land, and data center assets. Since 1993, we’ve developed over 220 million square feet across 12,500 acres, representing more than $14 billion in value. The firm serves clients and investors from headquarters in Chicago and St. Louis, and regional offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. CRG manages $2.3 billion in real estate assets across institutional joint ventures and four fund vehicles with over $500 million in AUM. As part of Clayco, a nationally recognized, vertically integrated real estate and construction enterprise, CRG combines the strength and scale of an industry leader with the agility of an entrepreneurial platform.

The Role We Want You For

The Director of Construction is responsible for serving as the main point of contact overseeing the execution of ground-up student housing developments from preconstruction through closeout and stabilization handoff. The Director of Construction will run the owner/architect/contractor meetings, provide answers on behalf of ownership and keep the project team on task including pay application reviews, change order reviews, RFIs and submittals. This role oversees budgets, schedules, contracting strategy, quality, safety, and project controls across a portfolio of active projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery aligned with the company’s design standards, brand, and operational requirements for student move-in.

This leader coordinates internal stakeholders (Development, Design, Finance, Asset Management, Operations/Property Management, Leasing/Marketing) and external partners (GCs, architects, engineers, consultants, municipalities, utilities) to de-risk delivery and drive predictable outcomes.

The Specifics of the Role

• Partner with Development and Design to translate underwriting assumptions into executable construction plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead GC/CM selection strategy (RFPs, interviews, scope leveling, bid analysis, buyout approach, qualifications).
• Develop and validate GMPs, construction schedules, logistics plans, and phasing strategies tailored to student housing turnover requirements.
• Manage constructability, value engineering, and scope alignment with brand standards and operational needs (durability, unit turns, amenity performance, life-safety, access control).
• Identify long-lead items and procurement risks early; drive early releases and supply chain strategies.
• Direct all construction activity across assigned projects, typically via third-party GCs/CMs, ensuring compliance with contract documents and company standards.
• Own project controls: schedule adherence, cost forecasting, change management, contingency governance, pay apps, and monthly reporting.
• Lead OAC cadence and executive-level project reviews; escalate risks with clear mitigation plans.
• Review and approve change orders, RFI impacts, submittals (as appropriate), and claims strategy in collaboration with Legal/Finance.
• Maintain strong field presence during critical phases (sitework, structure, enclosure, MEP rough-in, interior build, commissioning, punch, turnover).
• Establish project budgets and cost codes aligned with the company’s reporting standards; manage cash flow and forecast accuracy.
• Implement rigorous change control, ensuring scope clarity and protecting underwriting.
• Proactively manage entitlement/utility/municipal risks with Development and project teams.
• Coordinate insurance, bonding, safety compliance expectations, and risk transfer provisions.
• Enforce quality assurance processes: mockups, benchmarks, inspections, and punchlist discipline.
• Ensure all projects adhere to life-safety, accessibility, and code requirements; support commissioning and systems training.
• Champion jobsite safety culture and performance expectations with GC partners.
• Lead turnover strategy designed around student move-in deadlines (tight punch windows, phased turnover, furniture/FF&E coordination if applicable).
• Coordinate commissioning, inspections, CO/TCO, life-safety certifications, access control integration, and as-builts/O&M delivery.
• Drive closeout completion: warranty tracking, lien waivers, final accounting, and lessons learned.
• Lead, mentor, and develop Project Managers / Owners Reps (as applicable).
• Build a high-performing vendor network (GCs, MEP subs, consultants) and maintain preferred partner relationships.
• Standardize best practices, reporting templates, and construction playbooks across the portfolio.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Real Estate, Finance, Business, Design, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
• 4–8+ years of experience in real estate development, preferably with student housing or multifamily projects
• Proven experience managing ground-up development projects exceeding $50MM+ in total cost
• Strong understanding of zoning, entitlements, construction processes, and design, development and finance
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and real estate financial modeling
• Excellent project management, communication, and negotiation skills

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in Chicago, IL.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
• The pace is fast!

Why Join Clayco and CRG?

• Join a mission-driven, entrepreneurial team backed by Clayco’s national platform.
• Gain visibility and impact at the highest levels of leadership.
• Be a part of landmark real estate projects across the U.S.
• Work in an innovative culture that values speed, integrity, and excellence.
• 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).
• RE Journals: 2023 Developer of the Year.
• RE Journals: #1 Midwest Developer (2020 & 2021), Top 4 Midwest Developer (2022–2024).
• : Industrial Influencer (2021, 2022 & 2024).
• : Multifamily Influencer (2023 & 2024).
• Crain’s Chicago Business, NAIOP, , Student Housing Business, , Connect CRE, RE Journals: Award-winning leadership and rising stars across multiple disciplines.

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 $110,000 - $140,000 +/- 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.

About CRG

CRG is a privately held real estate development and investment firm with deep expertise in industrial, office, student housing, land, and data center assets. Since 1993, we’ve developed over 220 million square feet across 12,500 acres, representing more than $14 billion in value. The firm serves clients and investors from headquarters in Chicago and St. Louis, and regional offices in Seattle, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Philadelphia, and Atlanta. CRG manages $2.3 billion in real estate assets across institutional joint ventures and four fund vehicles with over $500 million in AUM. As part of Clayco, a nationally recognized, vertically integrated real estate and construction enterprise, CRG combines the strength and scale of an industry leader with the agility of an entrepreneurial platform.

The Role We Want You For

The Associate / Senior Associate – Capital Markets supports CRG’s regional offices, Capital Markets team, and senior leadership through financial analysis of new development opportunities, active projects, and the broader CRG development platform. The role will focus primarily on CRG’s industrial platform, with potential exposure over time to data centers, residential/student housing, and other asset classes.

Key responsibilities include underwriting development opportunities using Excel-based pro forma models, supporting the disposition process for completed projects, assisting with Investment Committee materials, and preparing monthly reporting packages for investors and lenders. The role also contributes to internal reporting and analysis related to CRG’s development pipeline and overall portfolio performance.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong financial modeling capabilities, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Success in this role requires sound judgment, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to contribute thoughtful questions, insights, and recommendations.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead underwriting for new development opportunities; prepare excel-based financial models including in-depth financial and sensitivity analysis, valuations, and investor return modeling.
• Assist with raising joint venture equity and construction loans to capitalize new projects; prepare marketing materials, aid in capital partner diligence, and closing.
• Support regional development teams in preparing Investment Committee submissions.
• Prepare external reports on project progress for joint venture partners.
• Help administer joint ventures and construction loans by facilitating capital partner approvals for key project decisions and milestones.
• Assist in responding to lease RFPs and modeling potential leases’ impact on returns.
• Help drive the successful execution of dispositions; work with brokers to assemble marketing materials, assist with buyer diligence, closing, and calculation of distribution waterfalls.
• Help drive business insights and optimal decision making via asset, portfolio, and fund-level reporting, analytics, and dashboards
• Conduct market research for covered markets, including benchmarking and competitive supply analysis. This position is expected to develop first-hand expertise of market dynamics, competing projects, and overall activity in assigned markets in order to underwrite and value development projects.
• Assist with weekly Investment Committee process; assemble and distribute weekly packages, assist with meeting minutes.
• Support Financial Planning & Analysis with updated pro formas and other key project information for various internal reporting deliverables.
• Assist Fund Management and Investor Relations with quarterly and ad hoc reporting for investors in CRG-sponsored funds.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in real estate development, acquisitions, portfolio management, brokerage, or lending; industrial experience is a plus by not required.
• Must understand complex pro forma cash flows and valuation models. Experience with joint venture equity structures and waterfall mods is a plus but not required.
• Proven financial analysis and valuation capability (NPV, IRR, lease comparison, ROI, DCF Modeling, Payback, etc.) with highly advanced Excel modeling skills, including the accurate underwriting and modeling of large ground-up developments. Additional data aggregation and analysis skills (such as portfolio rollups and sensitivities) are a plus.
• Desire to learn and become well-versed in the market dynamics and fundamentals of covered regions.
• General understanding of the development process and key due diligence items (title, survey, environmental, zoning, entitlements).
• Intellectual curiosity, process-improvement mindset, and ability to learn, implement, and leverage AI-driven solutions and non-Excel based software / systems where appropriate.
• “How can I help”, team-oriented mentality.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in Chicago, IL.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs across the United States.
• The pace is fast!

Why Join Clayco and CRG?

• Join a mission-driven, entrepreneurial team backed by Clayco’s national platform.
• Gain visibility and impact at the highest levels of leadership.
• Be a part of landmark real estate projects across the U.S.
• Work in an innovative culture that values speed, integrity, and excellence.
• 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).
• RE Journals: 2023 Developer of the Year.
• RE Journals: #1 Midwest Developer (2020 & 2021), Top 4 Midwest Developer (2022–2024).
• : Industrial Influencer (2021, 2022 & 2024).
• : Multifamily Influencer (2023 & 2024).
• Crain’s Chicago Business, NAIOP, , Student Housing Business, , Connect CRE, RE Journals: Award-winning leadership and rising stars across multiple disciplines.

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 $125,000 - $150,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

About Us

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

The Role We Want You For

The Site Safety Manager will provide support to the Project Staff and the Clayco safety team in an effort to execute corporate safety and health standards and procedures in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements. In addition to your project responsibilities, you shall participate in and complete all assignments designated to you. This will include, but is not limited to, assisting in development of a zero injury safety culture on each project, conducting at least weekly documented jobsite safety inspections, effectively communicate orientations for all new project workers, assist with and review subcontractor daily pre-task safety analysis, actively promote and participate in daily stretch and flex program, identify project trends and execute proactive safety initiatives to eliminate incidents, support corporate goals and initiatives, emphasize and support proactive safety such as near miss/hazard reporting, coach and recognize workers on safe work methods, report all incidents in an effective and timely manner following established protocols and be a champion in motivating workers to perform their jobs safely! Your responsibilities will be all encompassing for each project you will be dedicated to.

The Specifics of the Role

• Assist in development of the project safety program.
• Establish and conduct jobsite orientation for new project employees. Administer and record their participation in the orientation program and issue identification to those employees completing the orientation program.
• Attend all initial meetings with the project staff and subcontractor representatives to clearly define their role within the confines of the project safety program.
• Manage larger projects up to $160M.
• Client interfacing.
• Manage other Clayco Safety Supervisors on the project.
• Conduct and document pre-planning safety meetings with each subcontractor representatives to establish safety procedures prior to subcontractor’s activity on site.
• Establish and conduct regular (weekly) safety meetings with subcontractor representatives and with project staff to ensure proper compliance.
• Facilitate training for site personnel and ensure that standards are per the OSHA/Clayco and in compliance with Federal and State standards.
• Ensure and maintain a log of each subcontractor toolbox safety meeting.
• Review each subcontractor’s safety program and ensure that it meets or exceeds the project safety program requirements.
• Ensure that each subcontractor designates a safety representative that is properly trained in subcontractor’s scope of work and has the proper authority to correct safety issues.
• Conduct regular daily and weekly jobsite inspections and complete the safety checklist noting safety violations and corrective actions.
• Record, notify and prepare written report of any violations or unsafe practices to subcontractors for immediate correction actions.
• Stop at once any violation or unsafe acts or practices.
• Assist the Project Superintendent in establishing and implementing proper fire prevention, evacuation, and fire control procedures.
• Investigate all incidents and generate proper reports.
• Establish and maintain all required safety records.
• Conduct a monthly overview safety meeting and attend project staff meetings to brief on safety issues.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Requirements

• Experience working on Microsoft Projects
• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety, Environmental Health & Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, or equivalent.
• 6-12 years of safety experience or combination of education and years of experience in building construction, with a working knowledge of safety/environment principles and techniques.
• 10+ years of field experience minimum.
• OSHA 30-hour construction accreditation.
• OSHA 500 Outreach Trainer is a plus.
• Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Able to work at heights, able to climb ladders, access/inspect scaffolding and roof areas.
• Noise level is usually moderate to very loud.
• Computer skills with familiarity with Microsoft Office.

Physical Requirements

• Must possess the physical ability to safely navigate active construction sites. This may include but is not limited to climbing permanent and temporary stairs or ladders, using construction personnel hoists, ascending and descending ladders, and maneuvering through areas under construction. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required.
• Must be able to walk long distances, stand for extended periods without support, and work at various heights as required.
• Ability to access and inspect elevated areas such as scaffolding, rooftops, and other high structures.
• Possess sufficient visual acuity to perform essential job functions such as, close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Exposure to varying noise levels ranging from moderate to high, which may require the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, and other unpredictable weather.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position will service our clients in Chicago, IL.
• 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 $90,000 - $115,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).