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job summary: Our client is seeking a full-time Senior Estimator in the Greater Chicago Area to join their rapidly growing team. In this role, you will analyze project plans, technical specifications, and customer requirements to generate highly accurate cost estimates and material takeoffs for industrial wire mesh partition systems. You will collaborate cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and production teams to drive competitive bids, secure strategic project margins, and support business expansion.   location: SOUTH HOLLAND, Illinois job type: Permanent salary: $90,000 - 105,000 per year work hours: 7am to 3pm education: High School   responsibilities: Analyze detailed blueprints, structural shop drawings, and project specifications to perform precise material takeoffs and labor assumptions.Formulate competitive quotes and comprehensive cost estimates for standard and custom wire mesh partition systems across multiple industries.Collaborate closely with sales, engineering, production, and executive leadership to clarify project scopes, establish pricing structures, and track estimates throughout their lifecycle.Communicate directly with customers and vendors to clarify technical specifications, obtain vendor pricing, and align bids with strict project timelines.Maintain and systematically update pricing structures, cost databases, and historical estimation spreadsheets to ensure optimal company margins.   qualifications: Experience level: ExperiencedMinimum 5 years of experienceEducation: High School  skills: Estimating (5 years of experience is required) Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Position Type: 1-Year Contract (W2)  Pay Rate: $49.00 - $52.00 / hour  Location: Hybrid preferred Villa Park, IL (1-2 days onsite per week based on business needs). Open to 100% remote for the right candidate.  Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Position Summary Randstad is seeking a highly skilled Planner / Scheduler to develop, maintain, and optimize integrated project schedules and budgets for large-scale turnkey projects with our global power client. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring project timelines and resource allocations are maximized while maintaining strict compliance with regional and global standards. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in both scheduling and cost management tools, acting as a critical bridge between project execution and financial control. Quality, Lean, & EHS Comply with global quality procedures, identify areas for process optimization, and participate in Kaizen or lean events. Demonstrate a strong commitment to health and safety by adhering to safe working procedures and actively participating in resolving safety issues. Your success in this role will be evaluated based on: The quality and accuracy of schedule and cost forecasting. Overall cost and schedule performance of assigned projects. Timeliness and transparency of project control reporting. Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Finance, Engineering (with financial training), or a related field. Software Proficiency: Excellent working experience with both Primavera P6 and SAP (planning and costing tools). Proficient analytical, organizational, and forensic analysis skills. Experience & Knowledge (Desired) 5+ years of experience planning large, complex turnkey projects. Experience acting as the Lead Planner on at least 2 turnkey projects. Demonstrated experience providing cost controlling on 2 or more large turnkey projects. Knowledge of forensic analysis techniques on large-scale projects. Nice to Have: Prior working experience within the electrification industry. Benefits & Career Growth At Randstad, we value the health and well-being of our talent. After 90 days of continuous assignment, you will become eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including: Medical Insurance Dental Coverage Vision Plans  salary: $49 - $52 per hourshift: Firstwork hours: 8 AM - 4 PMeducation: BachelorsResponsibilitiesKey Responsibilities Project Planning & Cost Control Schedule & Budget Creation: Build tender integrated schedules and cost estimates. Establish project baselines and budgets within cost and scheduling software. Forecast & Trend Analysis: Maintain and update project schedules and cost forecasts throughout the project lifecycle. Analyze trends to provide accurate, proactive data to the project team. Risk & Change Management: Maintain detailed registers for potential schedule/cost risks as well as actual and committed costs. Provide precise change order calculations to ensure alignment with current scope. Financial Alignment: Check, control, and validate cost movements against scope and productivity factors. Partner with the Financial Controller to reconcile approved project data with official financial books. Reporting & Collaboration: Deliver transparent internal and external project status reports. Attend management reviews to present financial data and collaborate with third-party stakeholders. Leadership & Strategy: Oversee the planning function on major projects, leading teams of Project Cost Control analysts where applicable. Partner with functional cost owners to implement cost-reduction strategies. SkillsPlanner QualificationsYears of experience: 5 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

3rd Shift Industrial Electrician (Support critical electrical systems, overhead cranes, large machine tools, and steel production equipment in one of the most demanding industrial environments in manufacturing.) Location: Chicago, IL ⏰ Shift: 3rd Shift | Sunday–Thursday | 10:30 PM – 6:30 AM Pay: Based on Experience + $6.00/hr Shift Differential Industry: Heavy Steel Manufacturing ⚠️ Union Environment IMPORTANT: THIS IS NOT A TYPICAL INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICIAN POSITION This facility manufactures specialty steel products using massive industrial equipment, overhead cranes, large motors, machine tools, forging equipment, furnaces, and material handling systems. Candidates coming from light manufacturing, food production, packaging, distribution, or climate-controlled facilities should understand this is a significantly different environment. This role operates in a true heavy industrial steel mill where electricians work around: Extreme heat generated by furnaces and hot steel processing Large overhead cranes moving heavy steel products Massive AC/DC motors and industrial drive systems Large machine tools, lathes, hydraulic systems, and production equipment Dust, scale, vibration, noise, and constantly changing operating conditions Elevated work areas requiring comfort with heights Critical equipment where downtime can result in significant production losses One of the most important aspects of this operation is maintaining electrical reliability. Power interruptions or equipment failures can impact steel processing operations and critical production assets, creating significant operational and financial consequences. Preferred Experience Steel manufacturing Foundry operations Forging operations Heavy metals manufacturing Overhead cranes Large AC/DC drive systems PLC troubleshooting Machine tool maintenance Benefits $6.00/hr 3rd Shift Differential Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) Match & Profit Sharing Quarterly Gainsharing Bonus Paid Holidays & PTO Overtime & Double Time Opportunities Union Membership Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability   salary: $62,399.99 - $76,960 per yearshift: Secondwork hours: 2:30 PM - 10:30 PMeducation: High SchoolResponsibilities Troubleshoot and repair industrial electrical systems Maintain AC/DC overhead cranes and crane controls Troubleshoot AC/DC motors, wound rotor motors, and drive systems Support PLC I/O, sensors, actuators, and control systems Troubleshoot hydraulic system controls and electrical components Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on production equipment Analyze root causes of breakdowns and implement repairs Support machine tool maintenance and heavy manufacturing operations Follow all safety procedures and housekeeping requirements The essential functions of this role include:working up to 5 hrs of overtime per weekSkillsMaintenanceElectricalGeneral MaintenanceElectronic MaintenanceMechanical MaintenancePneumatic repairHydraulic repair480vPLCactuatorssensorscontrol systemsQualificationsYears of experience: 3 yearsExperience level: ExperiencedRandstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).This posting is open for thirty (30) days.