Operations Manager - Chicago

Western Specialty Contractors has grown to become the nation's largest specialty contractor in its field. We celebrate being in business for over 110 years and counting! We specialize in masonry and concrete restoration as well as preventative waterproofing of buildings and structures. We have offices across the country and our Chicago Concrete branch has an opportunity available for a Sales Project Manager. A Day in the Life as a Construction Sales/Project Manager As a member of the branch operations team, you will be responsible for: Assisting to fulfill the branch marketing goals and to achieve the sales goals Perform takeoffs (from blueprints and existing structures), develop estimates, write client proposals, administer contracts, develop project schedules and costing, supervise projects, and ensure quality control Prepare customer billings and assist in collection efforts as necessary Ongoing business development with our customers -- architects, owners, engineers and general contractors is a vital part of this position Developing opportunities to initiate the sale of Western's services in concrete/masonry restoration, waterproofing, etc. Assisting with the implementation of the branch marketing goals and action plans as a means to educate new and existing customers about the services Western provides Developing and maintain relationships with both current and potential clients to market the services provided by Western and increase customer base Providing customer support from start to finish of all projects and maintain contact with customers during and after completion of projects Accurately estimate and price all work to maximize volume and profitability Preparing client proposal and follow up to close the sale Monitoring and supervise the deployment of all projects to ensure the achievement of quality and timely execution of projects Interacting with Superintendent and Foreman to ensure customer/contact requirements and timelines are met Documenting, coordinating and communicating any project change orders to field and customer Ensure job files are maintained and complete Assisting in the training and development of sales and field personnel to enhance the quality of company personnel Ensuring the accurate and timely billings and assist in collection efforts as required Maintaining a high level of technical expertise by participating in appropriate seminars and training programs Contributing to operating effectiveness by developing internal and external branch relationships Joining and participate in industry-related organizations to increase networking capabilities and develop new relationships and opportunities for work Requirements 4+ years experience in commercial construction (concrete and masonry restoration preferred) High school diploma or equivalent is required A Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field is a plus The ability to read and interpret drawings, blueprints and specifications will ensure success and customer satisfaction Ideal candidate will be both strong in sales and project management but if it really came down to it he needs someone stronger in sales A thorough knowledge of the construction industry is beneficial Benefits Compensation Bonus Opportunity Vehicle Allowance Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Family Leave (Maternity)

Booklog is looking for a level 1 – 3 technical support individual. This position is to provide outstanding technical support for Booklog software and various interfaces along with onboarding of new customers, testing of software and training on usage of software. We’re looking for a motivated individual to be part of our committed team. We need to be the experts so our customers don’t have to. Located in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood; telecommuting is available. Qualifications • At least 2 years experience in technical support, preferably phone support • Experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems • Familiarity with databases and database troubleshooting • Knowledge of computer network systems • Ability to troubleshoot software problems and offer solutions by phone • Good problem solving skills with attention to detail • Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills • Ability to work both independently and in a team environment • Experience with SQL Server 2022, Sybase SQL applications and databases • Ability and excitement to learn new skills • A ‘think outside of the box’ mentality • Customer Service experience • Software training experience a plus • Previous experience training customers on software usage • Experience with use of peripheral devices • 10% or less travel to customer locations within the US to train and install software Benefits • Casual environment with a great group of people who love what they do • In office or telecommuting options • 100% paid health insurance • 2 weeks vacation to start • Generous 401K options • Permanent full-time. PLEASE SEND RESUME WHEN APPLYING

Modern Construction Services specializes in the renovation and commercial construction of warehouses, distribution centers, retail, business offices, restaurant, and healthcare related properties. As a Commercial Construction Estimator, your role is critical in shaping the financial foundation of our projects. You’ll be responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for commercial construction jobs, ensuring that we maintain profitability while delivering high-quality work. This position requires a strong understanding of construction drawings, materials, labor costs, and subcontractor coordination. Salary range: $75,000 to $110,000.  This salary range reflects a scale from a competent early-career estimator to a highly experienced, leadership-level estimator who adds strategic value to the organization. Responsibilities: Review architectural and engineering plans to develop detailed cost estimates. Perform quantity take-offs across all CSI divisions. Analyze subcontractor bids and vendor pricing to ensure scope alignment and cost efficiency. Collaborate with project managers and field teams to align estimates with actual site conditions and execution plans. Participate in pre-bid walkthroughs and site evaluations as needed. Assist in preparing budgets, bid packages, and change order pricing. Maintain and update cost databases and historical pricing records. Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost savings. Support procurement efforts by recommending vendors and subcontractors based on estimate data. Ability to work independently and manage multiple estimates simultaneously. Clear and professional communication with internal teams and external partners. Requirements Minimum of 2 years recent experience in commercial construction estimating. Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction documents across multiple trades. Familiarity with estimating software (e.g., Bluebeam, ProEst, PlanSwift, or similar). Experience with Procore or other project management platforms. OSHA 30, LEED, and PMP certifications are a plus. Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data and formulas. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred. Benefits Annual profit sharing. Medical, vision, and dental. Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Saving Account (HSA). Employer-paid Basic Term Life Insurance, Short- and Long-term disability insurance. Voluntary supplemental life insurance. 401(k).

JOB TITLE: Business Systems Analyst (SAP S4HANA HCM Functional Support) LOCATION: Sacramento or San Francisco JOB OPENING #: 6506 OVERVIEW The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Business Systems Analyst (BSA) in the Trial Court Administrative Services (TCAS) Center of Excellence Human Resources Payroll System Support (HR PSS) unit of the Branch Accounting and Procurement (BAP) office. The Business Systems Analyst provides system and software maintenance support for the Phoenix SAP system to end users in the Trial Court Administrative Services’ (TCAS) Shared Services Center and the trial courts. This includes support of the Organizational Management, Personnel Administration, Benefit Administration, Time Management, and Payroll modules, and Employee Services and Manager Services Fiori applications, for twenty courts currently utilizing the HR Payroll services. The Phoenix SAP System was recently upgraded to SAP S4HANA version 2023 with HCM4HANA. The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park. The Judicial Council The Judicial Council of California is the policymaking body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators. By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council’s staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California’s most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts. The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week, based on their office leader’s direction, and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. RESPONSIBILITIES • Provide essential SAP system module support and maintenance in areas or modules of Organizational Management, Personnel Administration, Benefit Administration, Time Management, Payroll, Employee Services, and Manager Services for the end users in TCAS Shared Services and the trial courts working on mostly standard less complex items such as master data table changes. o Assess and analyze system issues by communicating with the reporting users, reviewing system or other authoritative documentation, and performing system validation to determine full understanding of the problem and root cause, as needed. o Gather and document all business requirements and conduct interviews/workshops and design and update requirement and configuration templates as needed. • Under the direction and guidance of the Manager and with support of a Sr. BSA, review, analyze, develop, and execute on-going system maintenance to ensure tables and schemas are designed and running at optimal system performance. o Perform changes and complete comprehensive testing in the Phoenix sandbox environment. Repeat until successful prototype results are achieved. o Implement (design, build or configure, test, and document) the solution using the Phoenix Change Request Management (ChaRM) process. • Participate in the review, analysis, and execution of SAP year-end support packs as a module expert. o Review, analyze, and document SAP notes that should be tested or that can be part of general automated testing process using Variance Monitor (VM). o Attend project meetings and business team meetings to provide updates on the status of work. • Under the direction and guidance of the Manager and with support of a Sr. BSA, participate in SAP system upgrades. o Review, analyze, and document system changes of an assigned module to assist in the tasks needed to complete the project plan. o Attend project meetings and business team meetings to provide updates on the status of work. • Assist in training and/or knowledge transfer to users of the system, peer analysts, and office colleagues. o Review and analyze subject matter to ensure complete understanding of what is to be documented and trained. o Develop, create, and maintain documentation using existing program templates to align solution design, process flow, system and manual steps, decision points, and impacts. Collaborate with peers and key users. Gain approval through existing program review process. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience providing technical and business process support and analysis for systems/applications. An additional four (4) years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. OR Three (3) years as a Business Systems Coordinator, or two (2) years as an Associate Analyst in the assigned field with the Judicial Council of California, or three (3) years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of a Business Systems Coordinator, or two (2) years as an Associate Analyst in the assigned field in a California superior court or California state-level government entity. Desirable Qualifications • Strong knowledge of SAP HR/Payroll (USA Public Sector), Personnel Administration (PA), Employee Services (ES), Manager Services (MS), Taxes, W2, Benefits Administration (BA), Organization Management (OM), or other relevant experience to solve business problems in support of the Phoenix SAP system. • Experience with SAP HR/Payroll systems including functional configuration and design, integration with third-party systems, testing, and support. • Hands-on experience performing configuration and testing on at least 2 US Payroll implementations. OTHER Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment authorization to work in the United States will be required. HOW TO APPLY This position is Open Until Filled. Submission of our official application, a resume and a response to the supplemental questions is required. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 P.M. on Tuesday, September 30, 2025. To complete the online application, please visit https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm and search for JO# 6506. The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. PAYMENT & BENEFITS $7,513 - $11,270 per month Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027. Some highlights of our benefits package include: • Health/Dental/Vision benefits program • 14 paid holidays per calendar year • Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave • 1 personal holiday per year • Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs • CalPERS Retirement Plan • 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans • Employee Assistance Program • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance • FlexElect Program • Pretax Parking • Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional) • Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional) The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Supplemental Questions for Business Systems Analyst (JO# 6506) To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your response to the following question. Please indicate for which employer you performed these functions. Your answer should not exceed a total of one page. 1. Please explain why you are interested in this position. 1832 2. Please explain your functional experience supporting SAP HR Payroll or other ERP system(s). 4072

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and virtual intelligence—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment. Procon now seeks a Senior Construction Project Manager for a long term opportunity in San Diego, CA. The candidate will have responsibilities that include but are not limited to construction management, quality assurance, project controls, design/build, architecture and engineering, space management, facilities management, real estate, and leasing of complex construction projects. This role requires 10+ years of experience in construction management on projects for new construction, mechanical systems, renovations, upgrades or new fit-outs. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below. Requirements Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in federal construction management / owner's representative services on projects for new construction, renovations, upgrades or new fit-outs for both roadway and facility projects. BA or BS degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, or a related field is required Experience in the role as lead construction project manager in federal construction projects Experience in the role of lead owner's representative on construction projects Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office is required. Experience in the use of industry project management software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD, Revit, Prolog, Kahua, etc. Experience with coordinating with project stakeholders, contractors, architects, and engineers during all construction project phases.  Experience with reviewing design document submittals, reviewing cost and schedule estimates, collecting, preparing, and reporting programmatic information. Experience with estimating, cost verification reviews and project financial management. Experience in compiling and management of cost proposals and experience in generating and negotiating change proposals. Fluent in project management principles and how to implement project management principles. Ability to analyze all relevant project-related information and communicate project status and issues effectively in writing and verbally. Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications, interpret contract terms and conditions, working knowledge of CPM scheduling, communication skills, intermediate computer skills and leadership skills. Provide on-site construction management duties during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy phases. Preferred Qualifications: Active PMP, CCM and/or CQM certification credential Responsibilities and Duties: Inspect and monitor on-site processes, procedures, and systems for compliance with construction drawings, security requirements, and code compliance. Lead construction management and owner’s representative duties across multiple projects. Provide on-site construction management duties during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy phases. Provide support in project planning, procurement, design, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects. Interface with clients to define project requirements. Review schedule and align project work plan and deadlines with requirements. Lead and manage the construction quality assurance process. Coordinate and monitor the completion of activities in all phases of the project life cycle. Monitor and oversee the project design or construction effort, to include but not limited to risk management, security and safety compliance, etc. Conduct comprehensive reviews of construction submittals and construction contract documents. Provide project administration and contract administration duties, including records management.   Generate well organized professional deliverables, including daily field reports.  Assist the Owner with acquisition planning, technical reviews, execution, and administration.  Collect requirements, prepare SOWs, and conduct market research, as appropriate. Provide technical support on a daily basis to all customers, manage electronic documents, serves as the liaison for stakeholders and customer groups, provide expertise, monitor security related issues, and maintain a coordinating relationship with the government agency, its clients, and external partners to include the architect-engineers, construction contractors, and other contractors supporting the government. Assist with the transition of projects to those customers responsible for ongoing maintenance of space. Travel will be required throughout multiple project locations. Benefits Salary commensurate with experience. Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume. Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Location: Onsite – 5 days per week (DOWNTOWN CHICAGO) We are seeking a motivated Desktop Support Specialist to join our IT team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical support for employees, ensuring computer systems and conference room technologies run smoothly. You’ll primarily manage issues remotely from your desk but will also handle hands-on tasks such as equipment setup and troubleshooting. Key Responsibilities : Provide helpdesk support to employees, including troubleshooting and resolving hardware, software, and network issues. Set up, configure, and maintain physical computer equipment and peripherals. Perform device provisioning for new and existing users (experience preferred). Troubleshoot issues related to conference room systems, with a focus on Google Meet setups. Utilize remote management tools to resolve the majority of technical support requests. Execute basic tasks in Linux terminal for system checks and troubleshooting. Collaborate with the IT team to maintain smooth operations and escalate issues when necessary. Qualifications : Previous experience in a desktop support or helpdesk support role. Strong knowledge of computer hardware setup and troubleshooting. Experience with provisioning processes is preferred. Familiarity with Linux terminal commands and basic troubleshooting. Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple support requests effectively. Comfortable working onsite five days per week.