Administrative Assistant

  • Location: Edina, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52568

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.

Senior Brand Designer

  • Location: Washington D.C., District Of Columbia
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52565

Senior Brand Designer | The National Gallery of Art

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 —The National Gallery of Art.

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.

Education Requirement (Per OPM regulations): Link for you to view the requirements.

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study — commercial art, fine arts, art history, industrial design, architecture, drafting, interior design, photography, visual communication, or other fields related to the position.

Some positions may also require subject-matter knowledge of medicine, science, or technical equipment OR Advanced training in a vocational school, technical institute, or art institute above the high school level in one of the fields listed above is creditable as general experience on a month-for-month basis.

Conditions of employment

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You must be a United States Citizen.
This employer participates in the E-Verify program.

Marketing Manager

  • Location: Paynesville, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52553

 

Marketing Manager

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

Human Resources Generalist

  • Location: Plymouth, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52543

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.

Real Estate Associate

  • Location: Dallas
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52534

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. 

Senior Engineering Project Manager, New Products

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52517

A leading global manufacturer is expanding a high-growth division and seeking a Senior Project Manager to help shape a next-generation Project Management Office.

This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical systems, demand is accelerating — and this role sits at the center of that growth.

Why This Opportunity

  • High-growth sector

  • Visible impact building a PMO from the ground up

  • Competitive compensation with bonus

  • Flexible work model near Minneapolis

Project Manager- Commercial Construction- Earthwork

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52509

The Estimator / Project Manager’s primary responsibility is two-fold; (1) bid and secure projects within the Commercial Market with an emphasis on Asphalt Paving & Grading, and (2) overall management to the satisfaction of the Client and the standards of not only the industry, but that of our company..

Real Estate Associate

  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52491

A highly regarded midsize law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Los Angeles office.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, complex commercial leasing, joint ventures, development projects, and real estate finance matters. The position provides significant hands-on experience and early responsibility within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of substantive real estate experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial purchase and sale agreements and leases, managing diligence, reviewing title and survey materials, and coordinating closings. 

This opportunity offers a clear path for professional growth, including meaningful client exposure, mentorship, and business development support within a collegial and merit-based culture. The target base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.

Engineering Manager, Project Management

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52477

A leading global manufacturer is expandinga high-growth division and seeking an Engineering Manager to help shape a next-generation Project Management Office.

This organization designs and manufactures mission-critical systems, demand is accelerating — and this role sits at the center of that growth.

Why This Opportunity

  • High-growth sector

  • Visible impact building a PMO from the ground up

  • Competitive compensation with bonus

  • Flexible work model near Minneapolis

Senior Estimator- Commercial Plubming

  • Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52456

We are a family-owned plumbing company that specializes in commercial/industrial projects. We perform a wide array of commercial projects including restaurants, daycares, dental clinics, and car dealerships. We also work on large industrial shell buildings with tenant build-outs that can include process piping or medical gas piping. We pride ourselves on hard work, innovation, and problem-solving skills to deliver projects on time and within budget.
 

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