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Sr. Process Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL

Comp: $145,000-$160,000

We are looking for a membrane separations experience to join and exciting leader in the dairy This is a full time, hybrid role based in the Seattle, Washington area.

We are looking for experience with:

• B.S. Engineering
• 3+ years dairy production or dairy wastewater treatment
• Sanitary equipment
• 5+ years membrane filtration technology (RO, UF, NF)

What they offer:

• $145k-$160k base
• Performance based bonus
• 401k
• Competitive health benefits

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder.

Title: Account Executive (Life Science)

Salary: $70-$90k/yr expected annual compensation $100k+ (uncapped)

Schedule: 100% on-site in Westchester, IL (hybrid eventually)

Join a Company Ranked in the Top 2% companies nationwide by Clients & Employees for the past 7+ Years – Also Ranked as Best of Staffing for Internal Employee Satisfaction making us a best staffing company to work for.

We are rapidly growing and looking for a highly motivated Recruiting Account Executive to help expand our Life Sciences Division and pharmaceutical and medical device client base as part of our employee-owned organization in Westchester, IL

WHAT ROLE WILL YOU PLAY?

This role will play a key part in the continued expansion of Sterling’s Life Sciences Division, supporting the growth of our pharmaceutical and medical device client base. We are looking for someone excited by building new relationships, opening doors within regulated industries, and helping scale a high-impact vertical within an already successful organization.

You’ll work with leadership to identify emerging opportunities, penetrate target accounts, and bring Sterling’s technical recruiting expertise to companies developing life-changing products and technologies.

• Drive new business within Sterling’s Life Sciences vertical, with a focus on pharmaceutical and medical device organizations
• Develop strategic relationships with decision makers in regulated manufacturing, R&D, quality, medical device, and engineering environments
• Develop prospect lists, execute a marketing plan, and generate new business.
• Proven ability to grasp technical/technology concepts as it pertains to functional job requirements
• Identify and engage with client contacts using sales tools and methods (social media, company database, networking events, cold calling, etc.)
• Conduct business development activities as required to promote Sterling’s service offerings through office visits, presentations and overall communication
• Persistence in prospecting activities and maintain or exceed expected key performance indicators (KPI’s)
• Negotiate mutually beneficial staffing agreements and partnership programs
• Consistently meet or exceed assigned Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Driven by the hunt - demonstrate energy, competitiveness, and tenacity
• Consistent follow up and communication with clients and candidates
• Closing and negotiating skills built on honesty and integrity
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel and present to all levels of leadership
• Ability to grow accounts organically through referrals and new business development
• Bachelor’s degree or comparable experience preferred

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

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.

Job Title: Senior Data Engineer

Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

Department: Data & Analytics

Reports To: Head of Data Engineering / Data Platform Lead

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with strong Python development expertise and deep experience in Snowflake to design, build, and optimize scalable enterprise data solutions. This role is based in Chicago, IL and will support regulatory and risk data initiatives in a highly governed environment.

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience building modern cloud data platforms and is familiar with risk management frameworks, BCBS 239 principles, and Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) requirements within financial services.

Key Responsibilities

Data Engineering & Architecture

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Python.

Build and optimize data models, transformations, and data marts within Snowflake.

Develop robust ELT/ETL frameworks for structured and semi-structured data.

Optimize Snowflake performance, cost efficiency, clustering, and workload management.

Implement automation, monitoring, and CI/CD for data pipelines.

Risk & Regulatory Data Management

Support regulatory reporting aligned with BCBS 239 (risk data aggregation and reporting).

Ensure data traceability, lineage, reconciliation, and auditability.

Implement controls aligned with Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) frameworks.

Partner with Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Audit teams to deliver accurate and governed data assets.

Data Governance & Quality

Develop and enforce data quality validation frameworks.

Maintain metadata, lineage documentation, and data catalog integration.

Implement data access controls and security best practices.

Technical Leadership

Provide mentorship and code reviews for data engineering team members.

Promote engineering best practices and documentation standards.

Collaborate cross-functionally with architects, analysts, and business stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

7+ years of experience in Data Engineering or Data Platform development.

Strong Python programming expertise (Pandas, PySpark, Airflow, etc.).

Hands-on experience with Snowflake (data modeling, Snowpipe, Streams & Tasks, performance tuning).

Advanced SQL skills and deep understanding of data warehousing concepts.

Experience supporting BCBS 239 compliance or similar regulatory reporting frameworks.

Experience working within Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) structures.

Experience in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).

Strong understanding of data lineage, controls, reconciliation, and audit requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in banking, capital markets, or financial services.

Knowledge of credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, or regulatory reporting domains.

Experience with data governance tools (Collibra, Alation, etc.).

Familiarity with DevOps practices, Docker, Kubernetes.

Experience building enterprise data platforms in highly regulated environments.

Key Competencies

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking.

Ability to operate in a regulated, audit-driven environment.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Detail-oriented with a focus on data accuracy and integrity.

Leadership mindset with hands-on technical capability.

Sourcing Manager – Aluminum Extrusions, Castings & Steel Products

James Hardie Building Products

Location: Chicago, IL

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

This position is based at our offices in downtown Chicago. An employee shuttle to and from Ogilvy Transportation and Union Station is provided.

Job Summary

The Sourcing Manager will lead the strategic sourcing and supplier management of aluminum extrusions, powder coating, castings, fabricated metals, and other products. This role is critical to developing a resilient, cost-effective, and globally competitive supply base. You’ll work cross-functionally to optimize cost, ensure continuity, and improve supplier performance across multiple commodities. This position offers the opportunity to shape long-term sourcing strategy while driving immediate value through tactical execution and supplier collaboration. You'll join a team that values smart thinking, bold action, and continuous growth—both for the business and for your career.

Essential Functions

• Develop and lead sourcing strategies for aluminum extrusions and other assigned commodities in alignment with business goals and global market conditions.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate current and potential domestic and international suppliers based on total cost, quality, capability, and capacity.
• Generate and maintain various top management flash reports and monthly market overview reports on key commodities.
• Manage supplier negotiations focused on long-term value: pricing, terms, payment schedules, rebates, lead times, and risk mitigation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers; drive continuous improvement via performance reviews, scorecards, and structured feedback.
• Analyze cost structures, supply chain risks, and industry dynamics to drive sourcing decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Partner closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure timely and specification-compliant delivery of materials.
• Lead sourcing events (RFPs, RFQs) and oversee contracts to ensure total cost optimization and performance assurance.
• Project manage Sourcing and VA/VE projects to implementation
• Monitor inventory levels and internal purchasing tendencies to coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure supply continuity and support cost reduction targets.
• Champion process improvements and implement tools that enhance procurement efficiency and transparency.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, SOX requirements, and procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, or related field required; MBA or certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) preferred.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of sourcing or commodity management experience in a manufacturing environment, with a strong emphasis on aluminum extrusions and steel items.
• Demonstrated success negotiating with both domestic and international suppliers.
• Strong technical knowledge of sourcing systems, procurement processes, and cost structures.
• Demonstrated strong project management skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/MRP systems (JDE experience is a plus).
• Ability to synthesize complex data into clear insights and actions.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Comprehension of market dynamics and ability to translate the information into meaningful language.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, MS Office Proficiency, MRP, JDE.
• Strong initiative and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote work environment.
• Travel may be required up to 35% for supplier visits and strategic meetings.

Performance Milestones

• First 90 Days:
• Gain full understanding of commodity spend and supplier landscape
• Begin building relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Align on immediate cost and improvement goals
• First 6 Months:
• Deliver a 12-month category strategy
• Identify and launch key value-engineering or cost-reduction initiatives
• Support supplier performance scorecards initiatives and QBRs
• First Year:
• Own and lead aluminum extrusion sourcing strategy across the organization
• Lead strategic projects delivering measurable cost savings
• Build a project pipeline for ongoing improvements and risk mitigation
• Meet individual objectives for the year including savings targets

The AZEK Company was acquired by James Hardie.

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with brands including Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With 8,000+ employees worldwide, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit The AZEK Company’s acquisition by James Hardie, we remain committed to providing fair and equitable employment experience for all candidates.

Join us in shaping the future of our business!

Freelance Sales Director Global Technology Staffing & Remote Workforce

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States.

Experience: 8+ Years

People Prime is a global talent solutions company specializing in helping organizations build high-performing technology teams through Remote hiring, Staff augmentation, and Offshore delivery models.

Headquartered in India, People Prime connects companies worldwide with highly skilled technology professionals across emerging and advanced digital domains. We enable organizations to scale faster by providing access to a curated network of experienced engineers, AI specialists, data professionals, and technology consultants who can work remotely or as part of distributed global teams.

People Prime focuses on enabling companies to hire high-quality remote technology talent from India, one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing technology talent markets. Through our strong recruitment ecosystem and technical screening process, we provide organizations with access to professionals across a wide range of digital and enterprise technologies.

1. Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning: Machine Learning Engineers: Generative AI Engineers: Prompt Engineers: Natural Language Processing (NLP) Specialists: Computer Vision Engineers: AI Model Training & Fine-Tuning Experts
2. Data Engineering & Analytics: Data Engineers, Data Architects: Data Scientists: Big Data Specialists, Data Platform Engineers: Analytics & BI Professionals
3. Cloud & DevOps: Cloud Architects (AWS, Azure, GCP): DevOps Engineers: Platform Engineers, Kubernetes Specialists: Infrastructure Automation Experts
4. Software Engineering: Full Stack Developers: Backend Engineers: Frontend Engineers: Mobile Application Developers: Microservices & API Developers
5. Enterprise Platforms: SAP Consultants: Salesforce Experts: ServiceNow Professionals: ERP & Digital Transformation Specialists

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new clients seeking technology staffing or remote engineering teams

• Generate opportunities for contract staffing, staff augmentation, and distributed engineering teams

• Develop relationships with technology companies, startups, and enterprise clients

• Present People Prime’s global talent and offshore delivery capabilities

• Build and manage a strong pipeline of staffing opportunities

• Collaborate with delivery and recruitment teams in India to fulfill client requirements

• Negotiate client contracts, rate cards, and service agreements

• Track hiring trends in AI, data engineering, cloud, and software development

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years’ experience in IT staffing business development or recruitment sales

• Proven track record of generating staffing opportunities and closing new clients

• Strong network within technology companies, startups, or enterprise organizations

• Experience selling staff augmentation or contract staffing services

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills

Preferred Experience:

• Experience selling offshore technology talent or remote engineering teams

• Exposure to hiring in AI, data engineering, cloud, or software development domains

• Understanding of distributed workforce and remote hiring models

Success Metrics:

Success in this role will be measured by:

• New client acquisitions

• Remote staffing requirements generated

• Revenue from staffing engagements

• Successful onboarding of consultants

• Client retention and satisfaction

Performance expectation:

Minimum 4 Contract placements per month

Compensation:

USD 1500 Payable on Every AI/ Technology Contractor Successful onboarding ( Minimum 5 Onboards Expected Every Month )

6% of gross margin for the first 6 months of each engagement

Why Join People Prime:

• Sell high-demand global technology talent solutions

• Work with a scalable offshore delivery model with great cost advantage to clients

• High earning potential with strong commission structure

• Exposure to fast-growing sectors such as AI, cloud, and data engineering

• Opportunity to build long-term partnerships with global technology companies.

IBM Consulting is seeking an accomplished Data & Analytics Associate Partner to accelerate our growth within the Industrial & Communications sectors. This executive role is responsible for shaping client vision, cultivating senior executive relationships, and developing data-driven solutions that enable clients to successfully navigate complex transformation programs.

You will bring together deep industry expertise and IBM’s portfolio of data, analytics, and AI capabilities to help organizations modernize their data ecosystems—migrating from legacy platforms to modern hybrid cloud architectures—while adopting next-generation analytics, GenAI, and agentic AI to strengthen decision-making and deliver measurable business and financial outcomes.

This role is ideal for a seasoned leader who integrates industry depth, consulting excellence, and technical thought leadership, has a strong understanding of competitive market dynamics, and consistently delivers high-impact transformation at scale.

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• Expand IBM’s Data & Analytics presence by identifying new market opportunities, developing differentiated solutions, and building a strong pipeline.

  
  

• Engage senior client executives to understand strategic priorities and shape data transformation roadmaps aligned to their business and financial goals.

  
  

• Lead end-to-end sales cycles, including solution definition, proposal leadership, financial structuring, and contract negotiation.

  
  

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• Advise C-suite leaders on strategies to their data estate modernization, advanced analytics, GenAI, and agentic AI to drive business performance.

  
  

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• Migration from legacy data platforms to modern cloud-based architectures

  
  

• Data engineering and Information governance

  
  

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• Lead complex transformation programs from discovery through delivery, ensuring measurable outcomes and client satisfaction.

  
  

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• Oversee multi-disciplinary delivery teams to ensure high-quality, consistent execution across all program phases.

  
  

• Manage engagement financials, including forecasting, margin performance, and overall portfolio profitability.

  
  

• Align right client technologies, industry expertise, and global delivery capabilities to maximize client value.

  
  

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• Recruit, mentor, and grow top-tier consultants, architects, and data specialists.

  
  

• Build and scale capabilities in data modernization, cloud data engineering, analytics, GenAI, and emerging agentic AI techniques.

  
  

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• Stay ahead of sector and technology trends, including cloud modernization, GenAI, agentic system design, regulatory changes, and evolving competitive dynamics.

  
  

• Represent IBM at industry conferences, client events, webinars, and executive roundtables.

  
  

• Create original thought leadership—articles, perspectives, point-of-views—that positions IBM as a leading advisor in data and AI-driven transformation.

  
  

This position can be preformed anywhere in the US.

"Leaders are expected to spend time with their teams and clients and therefore are generally expected to be in the workplace a minimum of three days a week, subject to business needs."

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• 12+ years of experience in consulting, data strategy, analytics, or digital transformation, with strong exposure to the Industrial or Communications sectors.

  
  

• Hands-on experience modernizing data ecosystems, including migrating from legacy on-premise platforms to modern cloud-native or hybrid cloud architectures.

  
  

• Deep expertise with major cloud platforms and their data/analytics stacks, including implementation experience with:

  
  

• AWS (e.g., Redshift, S3, Glue, EMR, Athena, Lake Formation, Bedrock, SageMaker)

  
  

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• Experience designing and implementing end-to-end data pipelines, governance frameworks, and analytics solutions on one or more of these platforms.

  
  

• Strong understanding of GenAI architectures, LLM integration patterns, vector databases, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and emerging agentic AI frameworks.

  
  

• Proven track record of selling, structuring, and delivering large-scale data and AI transformation programs.

  
  

• Robust technical and functional expertise in data engineering, cloud data platforms, analytics, AI/ML, information management, and governance.

  
  

• Executive-level communication and presence, with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and convey complex topics through compelling narratives.

  
  

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IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

This full-time in-person position will include working as a Construction Materials Testing (CMT) Project Manager for projects in the Chicago market. There will also be opportunities to work with Structural Engineer clients in the materials evaluation of existing structures and on Geotechnical Investigations including in the field, performing high tech in-situ testing with equipment such as the Texam Pressuremeter. Duties will be split approximately 70% CMT Project Manager and 30% Engineering. The Project Manager will oversee and coordinate construction projects, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to quality and safety standards. Daily responsibilities include soliciting and bidding on new projects, managing project timelines, supervising inspection processes, ensuring that technicians have the tools to be successful on their projects, liaising with clients, and optimizing logistics for construction materials testing. The Project Manager will also collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to achieve project goals efficiently. Being a small business, it is expected that duties will be broad and may shift quickly depending on immediate needs.

Qualifications

5 years minimum experience in the Construction Industry.

IL Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Strong expertise in Project Management, including bidding, planning, execution, and monitoring project timelines and deliverables.

Possess an ACI Grade 1 Field Technician certification or the ability to obtain quickly.

Experience with Expediting and Logistics Management to ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and resources.

Good communication skills and outgoing nature, interested in cultivating long-term client relationships and responding quickly to Client communications.

Relevant capabilities in Inspection processes to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Additional skills in team collaboration, problem-solving, and effective communication.

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field is preferred.

Proficiency in software and tools, especially Microsoft Word and Excel, with experience in the construction or related industry being advantageous.

As FTL is a signatory to the IUOE Local 150, an understanding of Union labor is beneficial.

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5+ years of Construction experience

About Us

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

The Role We Want You For

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

The Specifics of the Role

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

Requirements

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

Some Things You Should Know

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

Why Clayco?

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

Benefits

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

Compensation

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

About the Apprenticeship Opportunity

The Designer Apprenticeships provides an incredible opportunity to leverage your drafting skills to learn the design and engineering process of a variety of engineering disciplines. We are offering year-long positions, providing salary, training, and a flexible schedule with an opportunity to achieve Employee Ownership at the end of the program!

The Work:

Our Designer Apprentices are responsible for revising and preparing drawings of basic components from explicit verbal or written instructions and detailed sketches. This position successfully plots drawings; learns and follows company and client drafting standards and procedures; and, most importantly, learns the engineering and design practices of their selected business line.

The Transmission & Distribution group is responsible for the planning and design of electrical transmission projects in power delivery, including overhead transmission, underground transmission, distribution systems, substation design, telecommunication & network engineering, pipelines, renewable power integration, security, grid modernization and more.

Here's what you need:

Are you a self-motivated difference maker with a passion for innovation, design, and infrastructure? Then bring your entrepreneurial spirit to a top-ranked, and nationally recognized “Great Place to Work” to start building your story at Burns & McDonnell.

• Pursuing an associate degree in the Applied Science, focus on Computer Automated

Drafting and Design (CAD) is preferred.

• Minimum of 3.0 GPA strongly preferred
• Ambition to do more than drafting with the skills you learn in the classroom and in the office.
• Communication skills that make it easy for you to operate successfully on a team.
• Engagement and ownership of any task put in front of you.
• Passion for success!

Earn: A competitive hourly wage while you learn a lucrative skill set

Learn: Enrollment in an academic program during the apprenticeship is program mandatory. Associate in Applied Science degree program in Computer-Aided Drafting or related program preferred

Education Requirements: Some CAD coursework preferred

Hours Per Week: 25 – 35 (flexible, but fixed schedule during company’s core business hours, Monday-Friday 7am-6pm)

Location: On-site in Downtown Chicago Office, not a remote position

Apprenticeship Term: 6 Months - 1 Year, with eligibility for full-time employment after successful completion of program.

START DATE - Early Spring 2026

Wage: $19.55-$22.85/hr

Other Eligibility Requirements: Subject to criminal background checks and drug screening; must be eligible for work in the US

At Burns & McDonnell, the Design Technology team is not just CAD anymore! Our team has a strong, goal-oriented focus on developing the next generation of designers, coordinators, and technologists. These team-members are pivotal in the engineering and construction of high voltage electrical substations, including layout, power system analysis, and control/relay design, designing high voltage transmission structures, low voltage distribution networks, gas pipeline infrastructure, and much more. Our Design Technology team is blazing new trails and driving a culture of innovation at Burns & McDonnell, providing unlimited opportunities for growth and exploration into project execution as well as the ever-expanding world of new technologies.