Director of Export Operations (Elgin)

Argents Express Group is a Family-Owned, US Based, International and Domestic Freight Forwarder/Customs House Broker, Fulfillment and e-Commerce Provider established in 1977 . We have operational offices located in Charleston, SC, Chicago, IL and Seattle, WA and our Corporate Office is located on Hilton Head Island SC. Argents has handling capabilities throughout the USA and worldwide. Our service to our partners & customers is second to none. We are seeking an experienced Director of Export Operations to lead our global freight forwarding export activities. This role will oversee air and ocean export teams, ensure regulatory compliance, drive operational excellence, and deliver exceptional customer service. Role is based out of our Elgin, IL location. Duties & Responsibilities ▪ Operations Lead the export operations function, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance in air, ocean, and multimodal shipments. Develop and implement operational strategies, KPIs, and process improvements that align with company goals. Manage vendor/carrier relationships with airlines, steamship lines, truckers, and third-party service providers. Oversee workload planning, staffing, and resource allocation across export teams. Drive operational excellence through automation, system utilization, and continuous improvement initiatives. Act as an escalation point for key customers, ensuring service quality and issue resolution. Partner with sales and account management teams to support business growth and customer retention. Ensure accurate and timely communication with clients regarding shipment status, documentation, and regulatory requirements. Support pricing, bids, and RFQs by providing operational input and carrier rate intelligence. ▪ Finance Negotiate rates and service contracts with carriers, freight forwarders, and vendors to optimize costs. Manage operational budgets and ensure profitability of the export business unit. Build ROI models for new projects and developments. Maintain clear understanding of budgetary numbers and impacts on P & L goals. ▪ Compliance & Legal Work directly with Compliance Officer(s) to ensure Export regulations and programs are exercised throughout the department. Ensure all export activities comply with U.S. and international trade regulations (EAR, ITAR, OFAC, CBP, TSA, FMC, etc.). Oversee restricted party screenings, export licensing, AES filings, and country-specific documentation requirements. Partner with the compliance team to manage audits, regulatory inquiries, and corrective actions. Promote a culture of compliance and security throughout the export operations function. ▪ Human Resources Establish and maintain job descriptions, associated pay scales and career path planning across the department. Lead, coach, and mentor managers, supervisors, and operations staff to build high-performing teams. Establish training programs to develop technical and regulatory knowledge across the export function. Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and results-driven team culture. Complete yearly assessments utilizing the metric tools outlined by the Human Resource department. ▪ Projects and Development Collaborate with internal departments such as sales, customer service, and finance to support operational and revenue objectives. Standardize KPI and performance metrics across the operation teams. Build department structure and culture in accordance with company expectations. Invest time into reviewing new sales ventures or operational efficiencies by way of people, technology or processes. ▪ Performance Metrics On-time and accurate execution of export shipments. Compliance audit results and regulatory adherence. Customer satisfaction and retention scores. Cost control and margin performance of export operations. Employee engagement, training completion, and turnover rates. Competencies High level of customer service Self-Starter with attention to detail Strong knowledge of ocean freight operations, documentation, and U.S. export regulations. Proven ability to negotiate contracts and manage vendor/carrier relationships. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in logistics software and Microsoft Office Suite CargoWise certification or demonstrated hands-on experience required Experience & Education 7 years of international freight forwarding or logistics experience, with 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role. Proficient in Microsoft Office including strong knowledge of Excel tables and formulas Education: High School or equivalent plus industry experience years listed Bachelor's in int'l business, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field preferred Senior / Management Level 7 - 10 years’ experience Employment Type: Full-Time | Exempt Salary Range: $83,000 - $102,000 Work Environment & Physical Requirements Typical office environment with occasional travel for industry meetings and vendor visits. Must be able to use a computer, and communicate effectively in English. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) . Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Argents is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, including the Illinois Human Rights Act . We are committed to compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act and ensure pay equity across our teams. We actively foster a workplace that promotes accessibility, and compliance with labor laws. At-Will Employment Employment with Argents Express Group is at-will unless otherwise specified in a written agreement. Background Checks & Drug Screening Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background checks and, where permitted, drug screening. All screenings will be conducted in accordance with federal guidelines and Illinois law , including the Illinois Right to Privacy in the Workplace Act .

Technical - Product Owner-Hybrid (Louisville)

Please Contact: To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopade at email address [email protected] can be reached on 630-576-1937. We have Contract role Technical - Product Owner-Hybrid for client at Louisville, KY. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position. Position Details: Technical - Product Owner-Hybrid- Louisville, KY Location : Louisville, KY 40213 - Hybrid Project Duration : 6 months of contract Pay rate : $50 to $59 an hour on W2 Summary · The Technical Product Owner III is responsible for maximizing the value of internal platform products by translating the needs of engineering teams into well-defined, prioritized backlog items. · This role sits within the KFC US Solutions Architecture team and supports the platform capabilities that underpin KFC's digital operations, spanning restaurant-facing ordering systems, cloud infrastructure, developer tooling, and systems integration. · The role partners closely with platform engineering to improve developer experience, enable self-service and automation, and ensure platform capabilities are adopted, usable, and aligned to business and engineering priorities. Key Responsibilities · Product & Backlog Management · Support and contribute to the product roadmap for internal developer platforms (CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment), infrastructure, observability, automation tools) supporting KFC US. · Own and manage the product backlog, translating customer needs into clear epics, user stories, and acceptance criteria. · Track and report on product metrics such as adoption, user satisfaction, operational efficiency, and productivity indicators. · Communicate product updates, prioritization decisions, and progress to cross-functional stakeholders. · Support planning, intake, and capacity management activities for platform initiatives. · Stakeholder Engagement · Gather and represent feedback from internal engineering teams through interviews, surveys, office hours, and ongoing engagement. · Partner closely with engineering teams (SRE (Site Reliability Engineering), DevOps, Solutions Architecture) to balance product priorities with technical execution. · Collaborate with KFC brand product teams, the KFC brand SRE team, Byte platform engineering, and enterprise cloud and security teams. · Platform Adoption & Automation · Support adoption of platform capabilities through customer-focused prioritization and clear communication. · Contribute to self-service and automation initiatives that reduce manual support work and improve developer efficiency. Required Qualifications · 1–2 years of experience in product management or technical product ownership. · ~3 years of experience working on technical products for technical users (engineers, developers, IT teams). · Experience owning and managing a product backlog in an Agile environment. · Experience with user research, requirements gathering, and translating needs into product deliverables. · Familiarity with product metrics and measuring adoption or outcomes. · Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and cross-functional stakeholders. · Bachelor's degree in any field (technical degree preferred but not required). Preferred Qualifications · Experience with developer tools, internal platforms, or infrastructure-related products. · Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, or SRE concepts. · Exposure to automation, self-service platforms, or workflow tooling. · Technical background or prior hands-on experience working closely with engineers. · Experience contributing to developer experience or productivity initiatives. · Product management certifications or formal product training. · Experience in a consumer-scale digital platform environment such as QSR (Quick Service Restaurant), retail, or high-transaction systems. · Familiarity with restaurant technology or POS (Point of Sale) systems. Key Competencies · Yum! Brands evaluate associates at this level against the following Smart Heart & Courage (SHC) behaviors. · People Grower: You share knowledge freely, create learning opportunities, and make the team around you better. · Influencer: You earn credibility through consistent delivery and clear communication. You bring people along rather than going it alone, and you build trusted relationships across teams. · Results-Focused: You take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. You define what success looks like, execute with urgency, and follow through. · In addition, this role requires: · Service orientation: treating engineering teams as customers of the platform and holding a high bar for their experience. · Clear prioritization communication: stakeholders always understand what is being built, what is not, and why. What Does Success Look Like · Platform features and improvements are clearly defined, well prioritized, and delivered with high quality. · Engineering teams adopt platform capabilities and provide positive feedback on usability and value. · Backlog items are consistently ready for development with clear acceptance criteria. · Stakeholders understand prioritization decisions and feel informed and aligned. · Self-service and automation initiatives measurably reduce manual support effort. · Product metrics are tracked and actively used to inform decisions and improvements. · The Technical Product Owner III is viewed as a reliable, collaborative partner by engineering teams and stakeholders. To discuss this amazing opportunity, reach out to our Talent Acquisition Specialist Bhupendra Chopade at email address [email protected] can be reached on 630-576-1937.

Field Service Technician (Charleston)

Service Technician — Charleston, SC Security 101 is seeking an experienced Commercial Security Service Technician to join our Charleston team. We are looking for a technician with 4–7 years of experience servicing and troubleshooting commercial electronic security systems, particularly access control and IP video surveillance . Compensation & Benefits $35–$40 per hour , non-exempt, based on experience, technical skills, and product knowledge. Medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage Life & disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid holidays & PTO Company vehicle, laptop & cell phone Career growth opportunities What You’ll Do Service, troubleshoot, program, test, and commission enterprise security systems with minimal supervision. Troubleshoot and program networked access control and IP video systems. Service commercial intrusion alarm, visitor management, and IoT-connected systems. Diagnose LAN/network issues using tools such as Wireshark and other network scanning tools. Support customers through remote diagnostics and on-site service. Work with manufacturer SDKs and APIs for system integration. Deliver exceptional, professional customer service. What We’re Looking For 4–7 years of commercial electronic security service experience; strong experience with access control and IP video is required. Strong troubleshooting skills with networked security systems and customer networks. Practical knowledge of TCP/IP, LANs, internet technologies, and network diagnostics. Ability to work independently and resolve technical issues to the customer's satisfaction. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. High school diploma/GED required. Technical school or military training in electronics or communications is preferred. Technology Experience Experience or certification with systems such as , C•CURE 9000, LenelS2, Genetec, Avigilon, OpenPath, Hanwha, Genetec, Exacq, Axis, Milestone, IPConfigure , or similar platforms is a plus. Experience with ASSA ABLOY, Schlage, Von Duprin , and other electromechanical locking hardware is also valuable. Physical & Other Requirements Must be able to work in office and outdoor environments, climb ladders, operate boom/scissor lifts, and lift up to 50 lbs. Candidates must pass a background investigation and drug screening. Security 101 is an EEO organization committed to a team-oriented, high-performance culture. If you're an experienced security systems technician looking for a career opportunity, not just another service job—we'd like to hear from you.

Senior Accountant (Frederick)

Business Management Company, Inc. (BMC) is hiring a Senior Accountant who wants to own client relationships and be the reason nothing slips through the cracks. You'll be the day-to-day lead for a group of business clients. You'll make sure their books, tax returns and filings are accurate and on time, and that every owner understands the financial health of their business. You'll also work with an Accounting Manager on quarterly tax projections and annual tax planning, so advisory work is part of the job from day one. The basics Base salary of $75 to $90 Tax season brings expected 50-hour weeks from February 1 to April 15, with additional hours paid on top of base Tax season bonus, holiday bonus, and a company-wide incentive plan Three weeks of PTO in year one, plus floating holidays and summer half-day Fridays Based in Frederick, MD. Hybrid or local candidates preferred. Fully remote considered, with paid travel for initial training and spring and fall team gatherings What you'll do Lead the ongoing relationship for a portfolio of business clients and share results every period in the way each client prefers Prepare or review business and individual tax returns, financial statements, and quarterly tax projections Own compliance across your clients, including sales and use, personal property, 1099s and payroll filings, in every state where they have nexus Review work prepared by Staff Accountants and Bookkeepers and give feedback that helps them grow Onboard new clients, from the first meeting through the first set of books and a roadmap Work with Accounting Managers on tax planning and spot advisory opportunities for your clients What you'll bring A public accounting background with 3 years preparing and reviewing business and individual returns. You also need a reviewer's eye for detail and the confidence to talk numbers with business owners. You should enjoy helping newer accountants sharpen their skills. EA or CPA a plus, or on your way to one. We support and reimburse continuing education and certifications. Room to grow Our job track runs from Senior Accountant I and II toward Accounting Manager, with training at every level. Who we are BMC is a 44-year-old advisory-focused accounting firm based in Frederick, Maryland, serving business clients across the mid-Atlantic. We believe in reasonable workloads, real advisory work, and PTO you're actually expected to use. Benefits include health insurance, a SIMPLE IRA with a 3% match, employer-paid long-term disability and life insurance, and paid volunteer hours. Interested? Send your resume to [email protected] with Senior Accountant in the subject line

Field Agent (Boise)

A CAREER UNLIKE ANY OTHER Working with the Knights of Columbus as an insurance agent is unlike any other career opportunity you’ll come across. Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society for Catholic men. We are a not-for-profit charitable membership organization that helps provide financial security to its members and their families through its insurance programs while also engaging in charitable works. In 2023 alone, Knights of Columbus donated $193,000,000 to charity and our members performed 47.5 million hours of volunteer service in their communities. Each Knights of Columbus insurance agent is assigned to a territory of Knights of Columbus families.Our agents offer meaningful financial and insurance solutions to our Catholic members and their families and join our members in building our church and serving our communities. The Knights of Columbus insurance program has earned numerous accolades including an A (Superior) rating from A.M. Best as of December 2023. WHAT WE OFFER: Career centered on the Catholic faith and serving the community Contacts in our councils who are eligible to purchase insurance Schedule you set yourself Coaching on your business plan Training plan developed just for you Eligibility for our group life, medical, and disability insurance Eligibility for our cash balance pension plan and 401(k) plans Eligibility to earn performance incentives and bonuses WHAT WE EXPECT FROM OUR AGENTS: Provide our members and their families with the advice that fits their needs Be deeply involved in your parish and the councils of Knights you serve Build and enhance your financial literacy Learn and follow all regulatory requirements Provide our members and their families with outstanding customer service QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum): Active state license to sell life insurance and our other products, or successful completion of the license process when required by the state PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Not required): Bachelor’s degree Sales experience Series 65 license CFP, CLU, CFA, or CPA professional designations

Laboratory Analyst I/II/III (Addison)

Company Description Accugen Laboratories, Inc., founded in 1997, is a FDA-registered independent contract microbiology laboratory serving a broad range of industries. The organization provides full microbiological testing for products in pharmaceutical, cosmetic, food, personal care, household, medical device, antimicrobial, and many other sectors. Accugen’s team of experienced microbiologists specializes in testing methods including ASTM, AOAC, AATCC, FDA, EPA, USDA, USP, CTFA, JIS, and ISO. With decades of expertise in routine, special, and research microbiology, the company is recognized as a leading authority in microbial testing. Accugen is committed to delivering cost-effective, high-quality microbiological services in a changing marketplace. Role Description The Laboratory Analyst I/II/III is a full-time, on-site role based in Addison, IL. This position is responsible for performing microbiological testing and analysis on samples from various industries using established methods and standard operating procedures. Daily tasks include preparing samples and media, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, recording and interpreting test results, and following strict quality control and safety protocols. The analyst will assist in calibrating instruments, troubleshooting routine issues, and ensuring that all documentation is accurate and compliant with regulatory and company standards. Depending on level (I/II/III), the role may also involve method development support, training team members, and contributing to continuous process improvements. Qualifications Candidates should possess strong analytical skills to interpret data, solve problems, and support accurate microbiological analysis. Candidates should possess hands-on experience with laboratory equipment and general laboratory skills, including sample preparation and aseptic techniques. Candidates should possess quality control knowledge, including adherence to SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and documentation standards. Candidates should possess the ability to perform calibration and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments. Relevant skills such as attention to detail, organizational abilities, and time management in a high-throughput lab environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related scientific field; higher levels (II/III) may require additional experience. Prior experience in microbiology or a regulated laboratory setting (e.g., FDA, EPA, or ISO environments) is highly beneficial.

Sales Director (Santa Clara County)

Govig Healthcare Group , the premier executive search firm specializing in the Senior Housing industry, is seeking an experienced Director of Sales for a luxury senior living community in the Santa Clara, CA market. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven senior living sales leader to join a community in an active stage of growth. We are looking for someone who knows how to drive occupancy, generate new business, and lead a high-performing sales effort. The ideal candidate is a goal-oriented, hands-on sales leader who thrives in a growth and lease-up environment. This person will be expected to personally drive sales activity while also bringing structure, accountability, and leadership to the overall sales process . Key Responsibilities Lead the community's sales efforts with a focus on driving occupancy and achieving established sales goals. Generate new business through proactive outreach, relationship development, networking, and lead generation. Manage the full sales cycle from initial inquiry and discovery through follow-up, decision-making, and close. Build strong relationships with prospective residents, families, referral sources, and professional partners throughout the local market. Maintain consistent sales activity and disciplined follow-up across the prospect pipeline. Provide leadership, coaching, direction, and accountability to the sales team. Develop strategies to increase market awareness and create new referral and prospect opportunities. Monitor sales performance and pipeline activity to ensure progress toward occupancy goals. Partner closely with community leadership and other department heads to create an exceptional prospect and resident experience. Represent the community through professional networking, community involvement, events, and local outreach. What We're Looking For Senior living sales experience strongly preferred. Proven track record of driving occupancy growth and sales results within senior living. Experience working in a lease-up, growth, or occupancy-building environment is highly desirable. Strong understanding of the senior living sales cycle, including discovery, relationship building, follow-up, outreach, and closing. A proactive sales mentality with the ability to create opportunities rather than relying solely on inbound leads. Demonstrated ability to work toward defined sales goals and thrive in an accountable, performance-driven environment. Experience leading, coaching, and creating structure for a sales team while remaining actively involved in the sales process. Strong organizational, pipeline management, and follow-through skills. Confident relationship builder with strong communication, presentation, and closing abilities. Self-motivated, results-oriented, and energized by the opportunity to build momentum and make a measurable. Keywords: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Senior Living, Sales Director, Director of Sales, Community Relations Director, Marketing Director, Sales Counselor, Community Relations Counselor, Marketing Counselor

Senior CyberArk Engineer (Newark)

Senior CyberArk Engineer / Technical Lead Location: Newark, NJ Work Arrangement: Hybrid – approximately 3 days onsite per week Employment Type: 12 Month Contract-to-Hire Position Overview Our client is seeking a Senior CyberArk Engineer / Technical Lead to join their large enterprise cybersecurity and identity transformation program. This is a hands-on technical leadership role responsible for engineering, implementing, administering, troubleshooting, and continuously improving a large-scale CyberArk Privileged Access Management (PAM) environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep, enterprise-level CyberArk expertise and the ability to operate at both the engineering and technical-leadership levels. This person will work directly in the CyberArk platform, lead complex implementations, troubleshoot challenging PAM issues, establish engineering standards, mentor other engineers, and help shape the future direction of the organization's PAM capabilities. This is not a purely architectural, governance, or strategy role . The successful candidate must be comfortable working hands-on in CyberArk and driving technical initiatives from design through implementation and operational support. Key Responsibilities Design, configure, implement, administer, maintain, and troubleshoot CyberArk PAM solutions across a large enterprise environment. Lead the onboarding, management, and lifecycle administration of privileged accounts, service accounts, applications, servers, databases, and other privileged assets. Configure and manage CyberArk components, including Enterprise Password Vault (EPV), Privileged Session Manager (PSM), Privileged Account Security (PAS), safes, platforms, policies, authentication methods, and access workflows . Troubleshoot complex CyberArk, privileged-access, authentication, and session-management issues and provide hands-on technical support to engineering and security teams. Lead complex PAM implementations, integrations, migrations, upgrades, and enhancements through completion. Establish and maintain CyberArk engineering standards, configuration guidelines, operational procedures, and best practices. Serve as a senior technical escalation point for complex CyberArk and privileged-access issues. Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and guidance to junior and mid-level CyberArk engineers. Partner with IAM, Information Security, Infrastructure, Application, Cloud, Network, Database, and Operations teams to implement and support privileged-access solutions. Collaborate with SailPoint/IGA and SSO teams to integrate privileged access with identity governance, authentication, certification, and access-management processes. Develop and implement opportunities for automation, scalability, security improvements, and operational efficiency using scripting, APIs, and other engineering approaches. Participate in CyberArk architecture and design discussions while remaining actively involved in hands-on implementation and engineering. Help define and execute the technical roadmap for the organization's CyberArk/PAM environment. Support security incidents, root-cause analysis, remediation, and investigations involving privileged accounts and access. Develop and maintain technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, configurations, implementation procedures, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides. Evaluate new CyberArk capabilities and recommend improvements based on enterprise security and operational requirements. Required Qualifications 7 years of experience in cybersecurity, identity and access management, privileged access management, or infrastructure engineering. 5 years of hands-on CyberArk experience in a large enterprise environment. Deep experience implementing, configuring, administering, upgrading, and troubleshooting CyberArk PAM . Demonstrated experience with large-scale privileged account and service-account onboarding. Strong understanding of Privileged Access Management, identity security, authentication, authorization, credential management, session management, and least-privilege principles . Hands-on experience supporting privileged access across enterprise servers, applications, databases, infrastructure, and service accounts. Experience troubleshooting complex CyberArk and PAM issues independently, including the ability to perform root-cause analysis. Demonstrated ability to lead technical implementations and initiatives from design through production. Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical direction within an engineering team. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with both technical teams and senior stakeholders. Preferred Qualifications CyberArk certifications such as Defender, Sentry, or Trustee . Experience with SailPoint IdentityIQ/IdentityNow or other enterprise IGA platforms . Experience with enterprise IAM and SSO platforms. Experience integrating CyberArk with Active Directory, LDAP, SSO, MFA, SIEM, ticketing platforms, and other enterprise security technologies . Strong experience with CyberArk Enterprise Password Vault (EPV), Privileged Session Manager (PSM), and related PAM capabilities . Experience with CyberArk upgrades, migrations, disaster recovery, high availability, and enterprise-scale deployments. Experience developing automation using PowerShell, Python, REST APIs, or similar technologies . Experience working in large, complex, highly regulated, or critical-infrastructure environments. Experience supporting OT/ICS/SCADA environments. Experience developing and executing multi-year CyberArk/PAM technical roadmaps. Previous experience serving as a CyberArk technical lead or senior engineering lead .

Medical Account Executive - Wisconsin (Milwaukee)

*This is a field sales role that requires you to be located and willing to frequently travel to customer sites in the eastern Wisconsin territory. SUMMARY OF POSITION Howard Technology Solutions is a rapidly expanding technology solutions provider for the Healthcare, K-12, Higher Education, Government and Commercial markets. HTS is looking for a highly motivated Account Executive to join our team. The Medical Account Executive is responsible for the promotion and sale of technology solutions to Acute Care, Ambulatory Care and Long Term Care facilities within a designated territory. In addition to a strong background in technology, this individual will work with customers to determine their business requirements, create solutions and ensure a smooth sales process. This is a “results oriented” position that requires an organized, hardworking, self-driven, and focused individual determined to meet sales quotas. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Achieve territory sales quota Actively and consistently prospect and develop new business Build customer relationships Conduct presentations and in-service trainings Monthly forecasting Plan personal work schedules, prioritizing work tasks and responsibilities Complete weekly Sales Productivity Reports Daily updates of CRM system PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Position requires Account Executive to be located in the specific territory Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule (occasional weekend and/or evening work) Requires extensive travel within the territory, including overnight travel within the territory SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS Four-year college degree from an accredited institution is preferred but not mandatory Must be able to develop relationships Strong desire to be in the technology sales segment Corporate level proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, official e-mailing, and computer skills, etc. Presentable, courteous and pleasant personality Exhibit a sense of urgency Hardworking, sincere, honest, dedicated and self-achiever Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required COMPENSATION Base Pay Commission BENEFITS Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401K Retirement Education Reimbursement Paid Holidays Paid Vacations Equal Opportunity Employer Vet/Disabled

Land Development Project Manager (Rochester)

Project Manager Land Development Rochester Step into a land development role built around you, with one of the most reputable engineering firms in Upstate New York. The firm are looking for the right person first and shape the work around them, so you'd have a real say in the clients, sites and team you build. You'd independently run projects from start to finish, with a team of junior engineers under you. You'd have a multi-discipline team and a footprint across the region behind your projects. There's also a flexible work schedule, year-end incentive pay and a leadership development program for when you're ready for the next step. What you'll do Manage land development projects from conceptual design through construction documents Oversee site plans and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans Own client relationships, meetings and public presentations Prepare proposals and respond to RFPs Coordinate with architects and MEP engineers Manage budgets, invoicing and agency approvals Mentor and delegate to junior staff What you'll need Bachelor's in Civil Engineering 8 years in a professional consulting environment Strong land development design: site, grading, utility plans, construction details and conceptual layouts Stormwater design, including SWPPPs, and experience getting agency approvals Project management experience, including budgets and delegation Confident working with clients, agencies and teams in other disciplines and locations PE encouraged. AutoCAD, HydroCAD and construction administration experience preferred About the company One of Upstate New York's most established and respected engineering firms, with projects that shape communities across the region. Benefits include health/dental, a 401(k) with employer match, profit sharing, paid parental leave, disability cover, PTO, fitness and tuition reimbursement, a wellness program, and team building and community service events.

Engineering & Facility Services Category Manager (Chicago)

Engineering & Facility Services Category Manager The Engineering and Facilities Services Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing and category management for tech services and professional services across U.S. Canada regions in the FMCG/CPG/Manufacturing domain. This role drives cost optimization, service quality, supplier performance, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with North America’s regulatory, labor, safety, and data privacy regulations. The position partners are Technology, Operations, Facilities, Engineering, Finance, Legal, EHS, and quality stakeholders. Job Description: Develop and execute category strategies for Tech Services and Professional Services aligned with business and operational goals Manage end-to-end category lifecycle, including spend analysis, and total cost of ownership (TCO) optimization Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and preferred supplier programs across sites Strategic Sourcing Lead large sourcing events (RFP, RFQ, RFI) for professional services and tech services categories Negotiate commercial terms, pricing models, service levels (SLAs), and master service agreements (MSAs) Support building sourcing pipelines for the category in the region and helping regional buyers drive sourcing projects. Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and cost avoidance initiatives with services suppliers Stakeholder Collaboration Act as a strategic business partner to Technology, Engineering, Operations, EHS, Finance, and HR Translate business requirements into sourcing solutions that balance cost, quality, safety, and service continuity Provide market intelligence and benchmarking insights to internal stakeholders Financial & Value Delivery Deliver and report annual cost savings, cost avoidance, and value creation metrics Leverage should-cost models, rate benchmarking, and market analytics Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education. At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the job description Preferred Qualifications: Approximately 8-10 years’ experience in handling category management activities in the Professional Services and Tech Services space Professional certification (CPSM, CPSD, CIPS, PMP) preferred Exposure in drafting category strategy, sourcing planning, business case creation, sourcing execution and contract closure Good client facing & client management skills Demonstrated experience with Professional Services and Tech Services procurement in the U.S. market Experience working with national service providers and regional vendors Very good communication skills Strong customer‑centric mindset (client‑facing experience preferred) Transformation mindset with ability to identify improvement opportunities Highly organized, proactive, and goal‑oriented High integrity, attention to detail, and strong prioritization skills