Current Professional/Technical Job Openings

We are seeking a dedicated and talented Account Manager to help provide outstanding customer service to our clients and support our company’s fast growth! In this role you will be accountable for managing the needs of an existing customer base to help maintain and grow the current relationships. This position is a full-time (direct hire) role that offers a generous salary, full benefits (health, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO) and the opportunity for future career growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact with our customer base via email, phone, and occasional face-to-face meetings to help solidify and grow the existing account base.
• Respond to customer’s inquiries regarding pricing, company services, RFP’s, account status, deliveries, and other key issues in a timely manner.
• Follow up on requests for proposals (RFP’s) and online leads generated by our Marketing team.
• Work closely with our Management & Operations team to create proposals and provide information to our customers during the quotation process.
• Provide onsite tours to existing and new customers to highlight our capabilities.
• Cultivate and expand new and existing relationships by learning more about our customers and how we can better serve them.
• Contact key accounts on a regular basis to achieve or exceed established sales objectives by gaining referrals, growing existing accounts, and developing new business opportunities.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of all required paperwork submitted for internal quotation review.
• Update and maintain key customer information in our CRM system.
• Keep updated on industrial coatings, painting, and finishing applications and technologies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, account management, or a senior customer service position.
• Verifiable track record of success maintaining and growing an existing customer base.
• Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Industrial Coatings experience is a plus but not required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience performing reviews of client’s drawings, measurements, proposals, or cost estimates.

ESC has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable professional to work for one of the area’s premier employers.  The Accounts Payable Lead will be responsible for full cycle accounts payable and warranty while leading a team of associates.

Accounts Payable Lead Job Duties:

·         Work in a shared services account payable department, responsible for processing payables for multiple locations.

·         Supervision of the accounts payable associates.

·         Monitor key operational metrics that measure/assess accounts payable performance against goals and drive continuous improvement

·         Monitor AP processes and procedures that drive efficiencies

·         Maintain vendor relationships through timely payments and excellent service.

·         Resolve escalated issues.

·         Back-up to the Accounts Payable Manager

·         Forward invoices in FileBound to the appropriate approvers

·         Reconcile outstanding  inventory receipts in P21 at months’ end

·         Reconcile vendor statements on a monthly basis

·         Special projects

·         Processing of the 1099’s at years’ end.

·         AP reporting

·         Perform other duties as assigned

Skills/Qualifications:

·         A minimum of 5 years relevant work experience in accounts payable.

·         Experience in supervision of staff is desirable.

·         Strong organizational skills.

·         Strong written and verbal communication skills.

·         Proven capabilities with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.

·         Fast and accurate data entry skills.

·         Attention to detail.

·         Ability to research discrepancies in a timely matter.

·         Critical thinker

·         Ability to problem solve

·         Shows initiative

Our Technology Client is seeking an Affirmative Action Specialist to join their team.  In this role you will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of the company’s Affirmative Action Program compliance. Additionally, the Inclusion Specialist – EEO/AA Compliance will collaborate across the organization to communicate, educate, and assist with state/local compliance and diversity related activities.

Key Areas of Responsibility
• Assist with Affirmative Action Program implementation in accordance with government regulations which includes: gathering, analyzing, and ensuring data accuracy and submitting data to 3rd party vendor for Affirmative Action Plans (AAPs), EEO-1, VETS-4212, various State equal pay reporting, OFCCP audits, and other Department of Labor audits as needed.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to assist in driving Affirmative Action Program compliance and initiatives in alignment with company strategies
• Assist in the review and advise on customer contract provisions and requirements related to equal opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity, equity, inclusion
• Analyze data quantitatively and qualitatively to identify trends, strengths, and areas of opportunity in recruitment and employment practices/policies, and progress of affirmative action goals, utilization analyses, and hiring benchmarks
• Report and summarize AAP results, including information in the form of graphs, charts, and tables for all levels of internal stakeholders
• Support OFCCP audit responses and submission by analyzing and preparing data and materials
• Assist in AAP structure and design during plan development, AAP implementation, or during an OFCCP audit

Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 2 or more years of experience in Human Resources, AA/EEO Compliance or Diversity & Inclusion

Other Required Qualifications
• Demonstrated ability to analyze large data sets, compile, and present data to convey an idea and recommendations
• Experience gathering and analyzing data to develop Affirmative Action/EEO programs, assisting in the creation of problem analysis, and partnering with internal stakeholders on recommended process improvements and business solutions
• Experience with gathering and analyzing data for OFCCP request for desk audit, additional information, and onsite experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, such as advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, Vlookup, basic formulas)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to effectively interact with all internal/external stakeholders
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret common legal documents, procedures, and policies

Become a Recruiter – Recent College Grads wanted

Educated Solutions Corporation (ESC), a $10M Nationally Certified WBE staffing firm, is seeking candidates with a recent Bachelor’s Degree to join a training program geared towards making you a professional Recruiter.  With the increased corporate need for employees, the recruiting skillset is growing quickly and this training program will mentor you to become a Recruiter and grow your skills to allow you to recruit for national clients and numerous skill sets.  As a Recruiter you will use this training to source, screen and deliver candidates into a variety of positions. Here is what you can expect from this role:

• A salary of $50K plus bonus/commission
• 3 weeks paid vacation
• A Medical Benefit plan
• A supplemental Dental and Vision Plan
• A 401K with company match and profit sharing plan
• Individual mentoring from a senior recruiter
• On the job, live training, in an active recruiting role.

Our offices are based in Brookfield, WI, training will take place “in office” but this will evolve into a remote – work from home – role as training commences.   

We are seeking individuals that will be comfortable “working with people at all levels” as you will be exposed to a variety of recruitment and sales responsibilities.  This includes your possession of a sales mentality and very high-end communication skills both orally and in the written fashion.  Upon successful training and mentoring you will lead and direct a full lifecycle staffing process for a variety of clients and positions.  You will:

• Recruit and source potential candidates from internal database of 100K+ candidates, job boards, and social media vehicles.
• Assist Account Managers with all things recruiting in the full lifecycle recruitment process.
• Navigate LinkedIn Recruiter and Indeed based hiring platforms.
• Guide candidates and clients through the full lifecycle of the staffing process to include: screening, submitting, interviewing, and offering candidates contract and full time positions.
• Sub-Manage accounts and clients and consult to develop the best possible staffing process to ensure quality and speed of hiring candidates.
• Enter and maintain client and candidate information into ESC’s ESCAPE applicant tracking system.
• Meet with candidates to complete new hire paperwork and deliver employment packages.
• Proactively source and recruit candidates to maintain a network for future ESC positions.
• Maintain contract employees to assure retention and happiness in working for ESC.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Strong competency with the Microsoft Office suite of tools (Word, Excel, Outlook.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong Sales Mentality

• Must be able to work a 40 hour work week working normal daytime business hours.
• Must be willing to travel to public locations to meet with candidates/clients as requested.
• Ability to train and meet at the Brookfield Office as needed
• Ability to work out of his/her home office with established internet access.

Our client, a Global Facilities Management leader is seeking a Building Automation Systems Manager to add to their team based in Racine, WI.  While this role will require time onsite, it will be a hybrid role that allows work from home as needed to promote high work/life balance.  This role includes, Building Automation Engineering, Equipment monitoring, reporting and QA work and will lead to Energy & Resource Management.  This is a full time role with strong benefits and pays in the $110K - $125K range. 

A team of 27 completes facilities management, maintenance and engineering for over 1 million square feet of office space, a world class LEED Gold certified building, National historical buildings, and takes responsibility for a $13 million annual budget and over $1 million in annual capitol projects for this global corporations headquarters.

The key to this role is past experience driving BAS projects both from a technical and management standpoint.  The entire campus will be moving to Niagara N4 software, but experience with any BAS software Is acceptable and training and certification will be provided in N4.  The incumbent of this role will:

• Provide an advanced level of expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and servicing all aspects of the building automation system (BAS).
• Document and maintain BAS networking from the building level controller to field and equipment level controllers, working closely with clients Business Process & Technology teams.
• Interface with contractors on new and retrofit installations to draft commissioning and controls scopes and ensure adherence to standards while working alongside project managers, service technicians, and field installers to fulfill the project requirements.
• Retro-commission campus buildings and make minor control or balance repairs and improvements.

• Utilize advanced data analytics and machine learning techniques to draw meaning inference from sensor data for quality risk mitigation, predictive maintenance, or cost reduction.
• Test and inspect all aspects of BAS systems using industry best practices.

• Troubleshoot strategy/tool/system related issues, including proper maintenance of mechanical assets.
• Collaborate with Facilities personnel to develop priorities that will improve building operations, reduce resource consumption and drive efficiencies across the broader organization. 
• Conduct annual review of Building Automation System standards. 
• Develop and maintain security access to BAS systems, perform system programming as necessary for improvements and customization.
• Inform and participate in BAS strategic planning designed to drive innovation, resource savings and advanced building operations.
• Participate in BAS related Request for Proposal (RFP) development, service provider selection and contract negotiation.
• Develops a supplier management program with key BAS suppliers including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives.

This role will grow towards Energy and Sustainability and will promote these abilities:

• Maintain a deep understanding of energy efficiency principles and utilize that knowledge to find the best methods to maximize investment returns.
• Assist in increasing organizational awareness of the importance of reducing carbon dioxide emissions, using renewable sources of energy and minimizing wastage.
• Create and oversee the implementation of short and long-term projects and strategies that increase energy efficiency.
• Monitor and evaluate energy use, analyze and track energy spend.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience programming Building Automation System (BAS) Controls Systems
• 3+ years Field Device Programming with any of the following:

? Distech / Alerton / Schneider Electric / Johnson Controls / Siemens / Honeywell

• 1+ years experience playing a key role in planning, executing and completing projects — defining the project, building its comprehensive work plan, and managing to the budget.

• Knowledge of HVAC System Sequences including Rooftop / Air Handling / Central Plants

• Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools.

Preferred but not required

• Experience with or certification in Niagara N4 (will be trained)
• Bachelors Degree
• Familiarity with ASHRAE guidelines and standards for many building use types, including laboratory environments.
• Ability to perform energy cost savings calculations of such items as chillers, boilers, air handling systems, electric motors, lighting systems, pumps and control strategies and other building energy systems.
• Knowledge and experience with pneumatic and digital control systems.

Our Client, a leader in commercial real estate and facilities/asset management is seeking to add multiple Business Development Managers (BDMs) to their newly created team focused on Infrastructure and Public Enterprise accounts.  The purpose of this position is to bolster industry expertise, ensure close relationships with clients and purchasing teams, and materially grow business in the US Government sector. BDMs will own and execute a critical component of a broader sales strategy that entails leadership of strategic opportunity capture, response curation, and keys upon the proposal development process.  This will directly contribute to the expansion and adoption of industry-leading, efficiency-driving real estate and facility services across US Government and Government-regulated entities.  Initial focus will pursue opportunities helping prospective Federal, State and Local clients realize maximum value from core facilities and management services.  These services will assist these clients in navigating industry trends in portfolio modernization, sustainability, decarbonization, rationalization, technology-enablement, resiliency, and equity in service delivery.  This role pays a $150K target salary, includes a 15% annual bonus program, unlimited PTO, a strong benefit program and requires travel as needed to cultivate and close business.  This role is 100% “remote” and can be located anywhere in the US – WORK FROM HOME.  Some travel is required to assist in meeting and closing new clients.   

A key to this role will be direct oversight of proposal and response preparation activity, working among internal and external collaborators to meet all government-mandated deadlines, service provisioning and pricing demands.  This will entail close working relationships with members of leadership, sales, pricing and operations teams to develop winning responses, innovative solutions, client relationships, and long-term contracts built from your responses to RFIs/RFQs/RFPs (RFx); presentations and various surrounding solutioning documents.

Clear demonstrated public sector proposal management, technical writing experience, and leadership credentials to effectively advance a high growth business towards the US Government is required.  The incumbent will also:

• Lead the proposal preparation process from start to finish, serving as the primary point of contact for proposal development tasks, establishing the proposal calendar, preparing/distributing data calls, and assigning tasks to contributors. 
• Lead personal and team performance against a defined base of measurable client cultivation, conversation, and sales targets.
• Establish and manage a time sensitive proposal development process that allows for the consistent production of well formulated and fully compliant responses to client expressions of interest, requests for information, and formal proposal submissions.
• Participate in the development and review of proposal strategies, storyboards, win themes, and client mapping workshops.
• Skillfully communicate value to key stakeholders and government agencies in written, quantitative, and qualitative ways.
• Possess a working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation and maintain awareness of GSA office of government wide policy acquisition alerts.
• Work closely with Sales, other Business Development Teams, Contract Management, Technical Services, and other subject matter experts, to develop and deliver high-quality, compliant, and compelling proposals and responses for Government opportunities and contracts.
• Actively monitor the Business Development pipeline to identify potential pursuit opportunities released to market (e.g., GSA schedules, multi-year IDIQs, stand-alone contracts).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for interfacing with the Government for tasks such as submitting questions to obtain clarity on RFP/solicitation requirements.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) from four-year college or university.
• 5+ years experience working with Federal Civilian Agencies (i.e., GSA, DHS, etc.), DoD and/or similar government agencies and relevant vendors in this space.
• 5+ years’ successful track record with proposal writing management experience, commercial sales or consulting focused on commercial real estate or similar complex service contracting/outsourcing.
• Strong business development experience, developing outsourcing/contracted solutions, pricing and commercial models, and org development models.
• Clear understanding of government regulation and purchasing practices:
• Strong understanding of US Government acquisition guidelines
• High experience in support of US government pursuits
• Experienced with US Federal RFx compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of government purchasing vehicles including but not limited to GSA schedules, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQs), and Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA’s).
• Strong ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret complex business and legal documents including contracts and RFP documents.
• Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on complex topics to employees, clients, top management and/or public groups.

Solid experience in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Outlook), Salesforce, and ideally Publisher and In-Design.