SkyWater Search is partnering with a highly successful, fast-paced organization to identify an experienced Administrative Assistant to support a senior leadership office. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-expectation environment and enjoys being a key operational partner behind the scenes.
This role will work closely with executive leadership and serve as a critical support resource, helping to manage day-to-day priorities, keep operations running smoothly, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks. It’s a highly visible position that requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to handle a wide range of responsibilities with professionalism and discretion.
This is an opportunity to step into a trusted role where your work will directly support senior leaders and contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. If you take pride in being the person who keeps everything running seamlessly, this could be a great fit.
SkyWater Search Partners is excited to be partnering with a leading alternative investment firm specializing in residential real estate and credit to identify an Operations Associate to join their growing team in the Twin Cities.
This firm is one of the most vertically integrated platforms in the residential credit space – originating mortgages, acquiring distressed and re-performing loan portfolios, managing residential rental properties, and running private equity funds and separately managed accounts across the full ecosystem. With assets under management that have scaled from $17 billion to $60 billion over the past several years, this is a firm that is still building and investing in the infrastructure and people needed to support that growth. The operations team this role sits on was recently carved out as its own dedicated function – a direct reflection of how seriously leadership is approaching operational excellence at scale.
This is a compelling opportunity for a candidate with an investment operations or fund accounting background who wants to be close to the deal, work with real data, and grow with a platform that is not slowing down.
The Opportunity
As an Operations Associate, you will sit at the center of the firm’s residential credit platform, supporting the full operational lifecycle of every deal they close. Reporting to the VP of Operations, you will manage and assist with the monthly remittance process, monthly financing administration across multiple investment banks, new mortgage pool closings, and new financing line setups including repurchase agreements and securitizations. You will work directly alongside fund controllers and the trustee/paying agent, and will have a hands-on role building and improving the processes that underpin the platform.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and reconcile remittance information across residential credit funds and separately managed accounts, including monthly cash tie-outs and data validations
Support interim servicing reconciliation and liaise with IT and data teams to automate and enhance existing processes
Serve as settlement contact on all deal closings, including mortgage pool closings, repurchase agreements, securitizations, EBO repoolings, and wire setup
Complete all new account setups, including know-your-client requests and document management
Conduct monthly financing rolls across whole loans, securities, and swaps, and load all information into the internal SQL database
Provide fund administrators and fund accounting teams with supporting schedules for trial balance tie-outs
Support Selene remittance and investor reporting through data enhancement and automation initiatives
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent business experience
3 to 5 years of experience in investment operations, fund accounting, or a related field
Strong preference for candidates with residential mortgage loan or REO accounting and operations experience
SQL knowledge preferred; must be comfortable working directly with large, complex datasets
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and written and verbal communication
Self-starter who can operate independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
We’ve partnered with one of the country’s most respected and internationally recognized cultural institutions – an organization known for preserving and sharing world-class art, creativity, and storytelling experiences with millions of visitors each year.
We are seeking a Senior Brand Designer to strengthen and extend the organization’s visual identity, creating impactful brand experiences across print, digital, environmental, and experiential touchpoints.
This is a rare opportunity for a designer who blends conceptual thinking with meticulous attention to detail – who thrives at the intersection of brand systems, marketing, and cultural storytelling. This individual will play a key role in developing and executing thoughtful, brand-forward creative work that supports integrated campaigns, and audience engagement initiatives.
The ideal candidate brings strong expertise across branding, typography, print and digital production, and visual storytelling, along with the ability to move fluidly from strategic concepting through execution. This person should be energized by collaboration, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and excited by the opportunity to contribute to work held to exceptionally high creative standards.
We’re looking for someone who is equally passionate about craft, innovation, and creating meaningful audience experiences – a designer who proactively looks for ways to refine and grow a brand while partnering closely with the Art Director and their internal team members.
This is an on-site role based in Washington, D.C. Relocation assistance may be available for candidates currently based outside of the D.C. metro area. The base salary range for this position is $100,000–$115,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
SkyWater is partnering with a leading building materials and millwork company that distributes their products nationwide. Our client has a strong reputation for customer service and operational excellence.
Position Overview The Marketing Manager is responsible for leading and developing a high-performing marketing team to drive brand and product awareness, customer engagement, and marketing support within an established B2B customer base. This role partners cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Product teams to create integrated marketing strategies that strengthen market presence and support measurable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of marketing specialists and coordinators to achieve quarterly and annual goals
Develop and execute integrated marketing plans across print, digital, events, public relations, and content marketing to generate qualified leads and nurture prospects
Manage the annual marketing budget in partnership with Accounting, optimizing spend and tracking ROI across initiatives
Ensure brand consistency across all channels, including website, social media, digital and print collateral, advertising, showrooms, and trade materials
Analyze marketing performance using data and analytics tools; provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement
Collaborate with Sales, Customer Support, and Product teams to align messaging with product updates, launches, and business priorities
Identify and support cross-functional process improvement initiatives
Manage external agencies and vendors to ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery of marketing assets
Develop and maintain documentation, training, and best practices for marketing processes and tools
Required Skills & Qualifications
Strong project and budget management capabilities
Proven experience leading and developing teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong copywriting, editing, and proofreading abilities
Experience with Google Analytics and SEO/SEM tools
Proficiency in social media platforms and digital advertising (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, Pinterest)
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and Canva
General understanding of AI tools (such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot)
Analytical mindset with a data-driven approach to decision-making
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and influence stakeholders
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
5+ years of progressive marketing experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role
Experience in manufacturing, building products, or a related industry is a plus
Work Environment & Expectations
Primarily in-office role with a standard 40-hour workweek; schedule may vary based on business needs
Occasional travel may be required for trade shows, client visits, and vendor meetings (up to 25%)
Frequent computer use with extended periods of sitting; occasional standing, bending, and light lifting (up to 25 lbs)
Regular collaboration with internal teams and external partners
Work may occasionally involve interaction with production or warehouse environments
Additional Information
This role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Reasonable accommodations will be provided in accordance with applicable laws
.Build, Scale, and Lead at a High-Growth Infrastructure Company Our company is seeking a Vice President of Operations to play a pivotal role in scaling a fast-growing construction organization supporting critical infrastructure. Reporting directly to the President, this executive will lead all aspects of operations- driving performance, building high-performing teams, and ensuring best-in-class project execution across the organization. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an operations executive who thrives in dynamic environments and is motivated to build, improve, and scale systems, teams, and results.
I’m assisting a top law firm that is seeking a mid-level Associate to join its Real Estate group.
Ideal candidates will have 3-8 years of experience in:
Real estate finance transactions representing lenders and/or borrowers
Acquisition, construction, and mezzanine financings
Refinancings, loan modifications, and related debt structures
Drafting and negotiating core transaction documents and managing deals through closing
The firm offers a highly competitive salary ($240K–$435K base). This team consistently handles a high volume of sophisticated real estate finance transactions and is known for giving associates meaningful deal ownership much earlier than peer firms, making it a strong platform for accelerating development.
I recently placed an associate with the firm and have strong insight into the compensation structure, culture, and day-to-day workflow, which I’m happy to share candidly.
SkyWater Search Partners is representing one of our long-standing, growth-oriented industrial distribution clients as the organization is seeking a well-rounded HR Generalist to support a broad range of human resources functions. This is a highly visible, hands-on role supporting day-to-day HR operations while also contributing to key strategic initiatives, including HRIS implementation and process improvements.
This individual will partner closely with leadership and act as a true “do-it-all” HR resource, supporting everything from recruiting and employee relations to payroll and compliance.
The salary range for this position is between $65,000 – $95,000 (based on experience) + full benefits.
SkyWater is partnering with a well-known general contractor in the Twin Cities who’s looking for a Sr. Project Manager for their team! Our client is privately held, they’ve been in business for over 70 years, they have multiple locations across the US, and they’ve been growing at fast clip the last couple years (around 25%). This role is open due to a recent promotion, and we’re looking for someone who can own the full life-cycle of large, complex construction projects. The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for managing multiple projects while overseeing the projects scope, budget, schedule, and profitability while maintaining client satisfaction. This role will focus on projects in the healthcare & life science space and the Sr. PM will work on projects across the United States. We’re looking for an experienced construction Project Manager, who has led the full life-cycle of construction projects within healthcare, life science, education or a similar sector. Our client is offering a competitive base salary, bonus potential, excellent benefits and the opportunity to grow your career with their organization as they continue to scale!
An Am Law firm is seeking a midlevel associate to join its Real Estate Dallas.
This position focuses on complex commercial real estate transactions across the United States, including financings, as well as the acquisition, disposition, structuring, and development of mixed-use and other commercial assets. The associate will work closely with a collaborative team on sophisticated matters and will have the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility in managing various aspects of transactions from start to finish.
The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience handling commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development work. Experience in an Am Law 200 firm or a similarly fast-paced, high-level environment is preferred. Candidates should demonstrate strong drafting and writing skills, excellent analytical ability, and the capacity to manage multiple transactions simultaneously while working directly with partners and clients.
This is a growth-oriented opportunity within a highly interactive practice that offers a clear path for advancement, competitive compensation, and a supportive, team-driven culture.
If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.
We are partnering with a growing, privately held manufacturing organization undergoing significant facility expansion and operational transformation. This role will play a key part in leading capital projects that support increased production capacity, infrastructure upgrades, and long-term site development.
This is an engineering-led role, not a traditional project management position. The individual will serve as a technical leader responsible for driving projects from concept through execution in a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
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