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This position serves as the Project Executive for all jobs in which they are involved. Responsibilities include overall oversight of project financials including cost spread/estimates, cost reports, overall profitability, and change orders. Responsible for operational oversight on all projects involved. In depth knowledge of weekly work status of each project to assure proper resource scheduling company wide. This role will include mentoring and managing Project Managers and Engineers and to have overall responsibility for these projects.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Preparing/reviewing Cost spread

• Contract/subcontract review and evaluation

• Schedule of values development

• Participate in project buy out and vendor evaluation

• Early project planning including sequencing, scheduling, resource planning.

• Weekly project reviews/updates with project team

• Monthly Directors meeting attendance

• In depth knowledge of ongoing project operations

• Executive contact for GC

• Change Order monitoring and responsibility for collections

• GC relations

• In depth knowledge and participation in accurate cost projections

• Project problem solving

• Management Safety Audits - Monthly

• Mentoring Project Team Members including PM/PE/Operations Manager

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/BEHAVIORS:

• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports,

delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills

• Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract

and interpret implications of courses of actions to attend to details of a problem.

• Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates,

improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work

improvements, etc.

• Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify

and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and

unimportant facts.

• Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs

• Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements

continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on

quality problems.

• Knows and projects costs to complete accurately. Proactively adjusts budgets and develops

solutions to maximize profits.

• Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus

when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.

• Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and

relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is

appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and

ideas across the organization.

• Anticipates and resolves conflicts, turns team diversity into an advantage, uses unique team

talents, defines processes and goals, works for consensus.

• Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities,

acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project

progress, and manages multiple projects.

• Understands specialty equipment, keeps knowledge up-to-date, is a technical resource

for others, follows technology practices and standards.

• Inspires and stimulates the best efforts of subordinates in the accomplishment of identified

goals.

Education/Experience/Attributes/Requirements

• 15+ years of experience

• Bachelors degree in Construction management or Engineer recommended.

• Complete knowledge of construction principles/practices required

• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types

of individuals

• Project set up, budget planning, buy out, and cost reporting experience is a must

• Complete understanding of critical path scheduling.

• Successfully managed multiple self perform concrete projects with successful outcomes.

• Experience leading successful project team, including development of employee and

maintaining relationships with external entities

• Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency

• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well

as in a team environment.

• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.

Leadership Competencies

• Adaptability

• Teamwork

• Creativity

• Results

• Leadership

• Stamina

• Courage

• Sense of Urgency

Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits

1M Signature / 5M Authority.

• PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

  PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Job Summary

Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Field & Client Experience

• ​Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals/inquiries and assists with placing business.

• Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal

• Responsible for prescreen inquiries.

Underwriting

• Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with guidance, as needed.​

• Independently reviews applications and adheres to underwriting standards and demonstrates an intermediate level of experience with NM product types and changes. ​

• Develops and demonstrates change agility while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations. ​

• Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting. ​

• Develops proficiency with Reinsurance programs and determining where to best place a case.

• Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity giving the best possible offer that can be made. Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance. ​

• Communicates & negotiates with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions & assist in policy placement. ​

• Develops proficiency in financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and provides innovations solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers.

• Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including digital health data, Internet searches, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.) with limited guidance.

• Discusses cases with peer reviewers with medical and technical staff, as needed. ​

• Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals​.

• Solves issues & escalations, with guidance as needed. ​

• Partners with Underwriting Support for case management

Cross-functional leadership

• May serve as underwriting representative for improvement in product process w/collaboration w/functional partners. ​Participates in other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.

• 1.5 years of traditional underwriting experience.

• Analytical skills with the ability to make independent decisions and apply sound judgment in the application of rules.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, and exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.

• Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages.

• Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment.

• Highly organized with the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.

• Displays agility to manage multiple tasks​ and adapt in a changing work environment.

• #LI-Remote or LI-Hybrid

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We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

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Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Information Gathering (NM) - Intermediate, Underwriting Practices (NM) - Intermediate, Information Optimization (NM) - Intermediate, Insurance Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Technology Adaptation (NM) - Intermediate (Inactive), Underwriting Ecosystem (NM) - Intermediate, Mortality, Morbidity, & Risk Analysis (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Centricity (NM) - Intermediate, Learning Agility (NM) - Intermediate (Inactive), Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Reasoning (NM) - Intermediate, Decision Making (NM) - Intermediate, Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Intermediate, Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Intermediate, Change Adaptability (NM) - Intermediate, Customer Support (NM) - Intermediate, Data Application (NM) - Intermediate

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

Mission/Role

Assists in the direction of all in-store activities to achieve sales and profitability targets, and to ensure long-term business growth in accordance with company philosophy and established policies and procedures. The assistant store manager will support the implementation of the strategic direction of their store location to achieve all objectives and projects assigned by Cole Haan while maintaining a healthy team culture and store environment.

CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Deliver financial results:

• Drive financial growth by achieving sales and key KPI goals
• Exceed store EBITDA budget through responsibly managing payroll, supplies, and facilities
• Coach and develop staff to exceed individual and store goals

Build a dedicated and good-natured team:

• Support and maintain a positive store environment by leading and developing a quality store team
• Assists in recruiting, hiring, training, and building a talent pipeline
• Urgently address and partner on performance issues using the Company tools

Create a culture of customer obsession that caters to the extraordinary achiever:

• Deliver extraordinary customer service through your store team
• Execute and maintain visual merchandising standards consistent with company expectations
• Consistently communicate customer, market, and product feedback

Deliver operational consistency:

• Achieve all operational objectives with regards to loss prevention, health, and safety
• Supports the team to ensure compliance of all company policies and procedures

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Cole Haan is committed to meeting the spirit as well as the letter of the law. We have been, and continue to be, committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and equal treatment of all qualified individuals -- regardless of race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, disability, or any other factors that are not job related.

Requirements

• Full-Time Position
• BA in Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Candidates must be at least 18 years of age
• 2-3 years of high volume store management experience.
• Must have the availability and the ability to work a flexible schedule to meets the demands of a retail business and retail consumer which may include regular nights, weekends, long and short shifts.
• Retail Operations knowledge including: sales, customer service, merchandising, inventory control, store budget preparation and loss prevention.
• Strong Computer skills: POS Systems and Microsoft Office, Math Skills and Phone Skills.
• Staff Development Experience: Knowledge in staffing, coaching, counselling, training and development.
• Able to accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment and provide excellent customer service.
• Able to effectively communicate in verbal and written English.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 25-50 pounds occasionally.
• Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time, including repetitive use of upper extremities.

Russell Tobin's client an insurance company is hiring a Staff Accountant in

Urbandale, IA.

Job Title: Billing Processor (Accounting Support) /Staff Accountant

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay Rate: $24 - $25/hour

Work Arrangement: Onsite daily during training; after training, onsite approximately 6 days per month

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Billing Processor to provide accounting and administrative support within a fast-paced operations environment. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple systems, and excellent communication skills when interacting with both internal teams and external contacts.

You will work under general supervision and contribute to essential accounting processes such as billing, payment application, disbursements, and reporting. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience while contributing as a key member of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Process billing, disbursements, and payment applications
• Research and resolve check and payment discrepancies
• Maintain and analyze account and insured records
• Prepare and review accounting reports, including billing, disbursement, statements, and variance analysis
• Perform trend and variance analysis on key accounts and reports
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions
• Respond professionally to internal and external email communications
• Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and process improvements
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards

Systems & Applications Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Access Database
• Internal Processing Systems
• Workflow Management System

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree
• 1–3 years of relevant experience
• Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounting experience
• Experience working with multiple systems or databases
• Strong team collaboration skills

What You Can Expect

• Opportunity to work with a global organization in a dynamic environment
• The chance to contribute meaningfully to key financial processes
• Professional development and career growth opportunities

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers:

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.

18 months contract ; May extend or convert to FT

Onsite from Day 1

Candidates must have strong verbal communication skills and be able to describe their experience in details and explain their thought process in how they solve certain problems.

* Looking for strong senior backend Scala developer preferably with AWS Cloud experience

* A coding exercise is required as part of the interview process.

* Position will be onsite until further notice

JOB DUTIES: Working within an agile team, develop scalable backend software, using TDD. Develop Scala/Java applications running in an AWS environment.

REQUIRED experience:

*5+ years hands-on experience with Scala

*Profound insight of Scala Internals (Class loading, Memory Management, Concurrency, Futures, Multithreading.)

*Building low-latency & high volume, distributed, scalable and reliable backend systems

*RESTFul APIs

PREFERRED experience:

*AWS

*Cats Effect, Http4s, Fs2, Akka

*Spring

*Frontend experience a plus

*Deere experience a plus

Securian Financial is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and highly detail-oriented Senior Paralegal to join our Investments Legal team. This role supports a growing platform focused on private placement bonds and private equity / alternative investments.

This position serves as a key liaison among internal partners, external counsel, portfolio managers, and business counterparties. The ideal candidate brings deep transactional experience, strong commercial judgment, and a high level of ownership in managing all stages of sophisticated investment transactions from closing through payoff.

Ideal Work Style

• Collaborative and team-oriented
• Self-directed and highly motivated
• Intellectually curious and solutions-focused
• Comfortable managing multiple complex transactions under tight deadlines with minimal oversight

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted legal partner to senior-level portfolio managers by clearly analyzing and explaining legal and operational considerations in a practical, business-oriented manner.
• Independently manage all aspects oftransaction closings and fundings, including:
  • Preparing purchaser information
  • Completing complex subscription agreements for multiple investor types
  • Facilitating and managing KYC diligence
  • Coordinating execution and funding logistics
• Analyze sophisticated legal documents (e.g., note purchase agreements, indentures, limited partnership agreements, amendments, waivers) and summarize relevant key terms, identify issues, and drive resolution.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including:
  • Confidentiality agreements
  • Purchase and sale agreements governing secondary trades of private placements
  • Bond powers and certificates
  • Side letters with fund general partners
• Proactively collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, anticipate needs, and continuously re-prioritize work in a fast-paced, transaction-driven environment.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory developments, and legal best practices; proactively identify risks and recommend process improvements.
• Demonstrate a strong "one-team" mindset by mentoring colleagues, supporting cross-training efforts, and contributing to special projects and temporary assignments as needed.

Qualifications

Required

• Paralegal certification with 5+ years of investments transactional experience, gained in a law firm and/or in-house environment at a registered investment adviser, insurance company, or similar financial institution.
• Subject matter expertise in private placement bond transactions, particularly physically-certificated Section 4(a)(2) offerings, and/or private equity or alternative investments.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • NAIC requirements and risk-based capital considerations
  • Federal and state securities and investment laws and regulations (e.g., Securities Act, Investment Advisers Act)
  • General corporate law principles, applied in a practical, business-focused manner
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to project professionalism and independently negotiate and resolve complex issues.
• Advanced organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple high-priority transactions simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong aptitude for learning new technology platforms and document management systems.

Preferred

• Experience with:
  • NAIC ratings processes
  • Cross-border tax implications and related filings
  • Foreign currency swapped private placements
  • Secondary trades
  • Regulation U and Sections 13/16 reporting requirements
    
• Experience with AI-enabled tools and/or financial and legal platforms such as Clearwater, Snowflake, Privatei, HotDocs, or similar automation solutions.

The estimated base pay range for this job is:

Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc. More information on base pay and incentive pay (if applicable) can be discussed with a member of the Securian Financial Talent Acquisition team.

Be you. With us. At Securian Financial, we understand that attracting top talent means offering more than just a job - it means providing a rewarding and fulfilling career. As a valued member of our high-performing team, we want you to connect with your work, your relationships and your community. Enjoy our comprehensive range of benefits designed to enhance your professional growth, well-being and work-life balance, including the advantages listed here:

Paid time off:

• We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what's important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.

• Leave programs: Securian's flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.

• Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.

Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian's 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.

Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members - including spouses, domestic partners and children - are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.

Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.

Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including:

• Mental Wellness and Disability

• Pride at Securian Financial

• Securian Young Professionals Network

• Securian Multicultural Network

• Securian Women and Allies Network

• Servicemember Associate Resource Group

For more information regarding Securian's benefits, please review our Benefits page.

This information is not intended to explain all the provisions of coverage available under these plans. In all cases, the plan document dictates coverage and provisions.

Securian Financial Group, Inc. does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital or familial status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, political affiliation, veteran status, status in regard to public assistance or any other protected status. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please contact us by email at , by telephone (voice), or 711 (Relay/TTY).

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