SkyWater is partnering with a well-known general contractor in the Chicago area to find an Assistant Project Manager for their growing team! Our client is a privately held GC with over 25 years of experience delivering a diverse portfolio of commercial construction projects across the Midwest. This role will support project leadership while gaining hands-on exposure to the full project lifecycle. The Assistant Project Manager will assist with day-to-day project coordination, communication, scheduling, documentation, and financial tracking across multiple commercial construction projects. The APM will work closely with Project Managers, Project Stakeholders, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle. We’re looking for someone with around 1–3 years of construction, project engineering, or project management experience within a general contractor. Our client is offering a competitive base salary, strong benefits, and a clear path for career growth within a stable, growing organization!
Job Location: Chicago
Quality Manager
We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to oversee and lead the quality function across two manufacturing sites. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Quality and is responsible for managing a small team of quality engineers and technicians.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automotive manufacturing, demonstrated leadership experience, and a proven ability to develop talent within the quality organization. The Quality Manager will drive the effective implementation of the quality system, ensure compliance with automotive standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Manager of Financial Reporting
I’m partnering exclusively with my PE-owned client to fill an Accounting Manager role. This organization is growing organically and through acquisition and is proud of their 100% client retention. This person will lead and review operational accounting, reporting, and payroll. This person will have direct contact with C-Suite and the PE group.
Start-Up Accounts Payable Associate
Unique opportunity to join an early-stage logistics start-up in Chicago to lead their billing and accounts payable processes and implement best practices. This will work directly with operational leadership to build and define how this corner of the business operates, and they are ideally looking for someone who can act as a strategic advisor as they scale and grow.
This is an incredibly unique opportunity to build something and get in at the ground floor of a growing business — There is tons of headroom to take on more responsibility as the company expands and will accelerate your career quickly if you are motivated to do so.
Ideal candidates have multiple years of logisitcs AP/AR/Billing experience.
Senior Mechanical Test Engineer
Skywater is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to design, configure, and optimize testing systems for complex drivetrain and powertrain components. This role focuses on hands-on mechanical testing, data analysis, and validation of product performance in a manufacturing environment.
Chief Financial Officer
SkyWater has been retained by Christian Brothers Services, a 250 employee, mission-driven, faith-based organization, to identify their next Chief Financial Officer:
A long-standing and highly respected organization, this firm has a strong reputation for its culture, stability, and commitment to serving its members. With more than 60 years of history, the organization operates a complex, multi-entity model spanning health, retirement, risk, and consulting solutions, supporting thousands of institutions across the United States.
The Chief Financial Officer role is open due to a leadership transition and represents a critical hire for the organization. Sitting on the executive leadership team and reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CFO will lead all financial strategy, planning, and operations while serving as a key thought partner to leadership and the Board.
This is not a traditional CFO role. The organization is seeking a forward-looking, strategic finance leader who can operate beyond accounting, helping guide enterprise decision-making, anticipate downstream impacts, and bring greater clarity and discipline to a complex environment.
The CFO will have significant visibility across the organization, regularly engaging with the Board of Directors, audit and finance committees, and other stakeholders. This individual will play a central role in helping the organization evolve, modernize its financial approach, and position itself for long-term, sustainable growth.
*** This position offers a very strong overall package; including a competitive base salary, bonus incentives, and robust benefits. ***
*** We are currently only considering candidates in the Chicago area, or willing to relocate to the Chicago area. This role is based at their HQ in Romeoville, IL with an expectation of a regular on-site presence (Tues-Thurs). ***
Senior Accountant
I’m partnering with my PE-backed SaaS client to fill a critical Senior Accountant role. This high growth organization is growing organically (thanks to 100% client retention) and through acquisition. This individual will report to the Controller and will have direct interaction with the C-Suite and PE group. There is abundant opportunity to learn, take on more responsibilities, and be promoted.
Plant Manager
Skywater is recruiting an Operations Leader to oversee plant operations for a Chicago-based paperboard converting facility. This leader will manage all operational functions including production, maintenance, shipping, safety, and inventory while driving operational improvements across a two-shift workforce.
This role is ideal for a hands-on plant leader who enjoys building systems, leading experienced teams, and improving operational performance in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
Mechanical Engineer
Skywater is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to design and develop custom automated equipment, testing machines, and production fixtures used in mechanical component manufacturing. This engineer will lead mechanical design efforts for test benches, inspection systems, and automation equipment while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams across controls, manufacturing, and product development.
The ideal candidate brings experience designing industrial machinery, automated equipment, or custom machines, and enjoys solving complex mechanical design challenges in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
FP&A Manager
I’m partnering exclusively with my PE backed SaaS client to fill a newly created remote Manager of FP&A role. This company has been growing through acquisition and organically thanks to their 100% client retention rate. You’ll be working directly with the entire C-Suite and PE group, and reporting to a CFO who loves developing talent.
