Tarlton_VP HR

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY     

Founded in 1946, Tarlton Corporation is a privately held construction management and general contracting firm serving the St. Louis region and beyond. The company delivers complex projects across heavy civil and industrial markets, including power, energy, and water/wastewater infrastructure, as well as healthcare, higher education, life sciences, commercial, and historic renovation projects. Tarlton is positioned for continued regional growth. Learn more at www.tarltoncorp.com.

Serving as a key member of Tarlton’s Executive Leadership Team, the Vice President of Human Resources is a newly created role responsible for building and leading a modern HR function that strengthens organizational capability, accountability, and performance. This leader will align business priorities with the organization’s talent, leadership, and workforce strategies while actively designing and implementing systems, processes, and structures needed to support continued growth. Tarlton is intentionally deepening leadership capacity and workforce readiness across both office and field operations. This leader will partner closely with leaders throughout the organization to preserve Tarlton’s strong, people-centered culture while enhancing clarity, accountability, and consistency at all levels. This individual will play a critical role in building scalable infrastructure that enables both our people and the business to perform at their highest level.

Guided by core values, such as creating safe and caring environments, standing behind their work, cultivating clients for life, and loving what they do, Tarlton’s team of 300+ field and office professionals prioritize open communication, problem-solving, and continuous improvement to ensure projects are executed with precision, efficiency, and uncompromising quality. Tarlton is passionate about community building and is actively engaged in volunteer opportunities and charitable giving across the Saint Louis region.

YOUR MISSION AS VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

• PROVIDE VISIONARY HR LEADERSHIP- TRANSLATE BUSINESS STRATEGY INTO A SCALABLE PEOPLE STRATEGY – Serve as a strategic HR advisor and key member on the Executive Leadership Team, translating growth objectives into and executing an integrated HR strategy that strengthens organizational capability, workforce readiness, and leadership effectiveness. In partnership with leaders across all areas, evaluate, design, and implement organizational structures, workforce plans, and talent strategies to support continued growth.
• BUILD SCALABLE HR INFRASTRUCTURE & STRONG BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP – Lead and develop a team of HR business partners who understand the construction environment and support leaders by delivering proactive, practical, and actionable solutions. In partnership with leaders across the organization, actively evaluate, design, and implement organizational structure and workforce plans to ensure teams are positioned to work effectively across functions and projects as the business grows. Build and strengthen HR systems, processes, and workforce analytics that drive consistency, reinforce accountability, and enable data-informed decision making across the organization. Partner with leaders to establish clear roles, expectations, and standards that support operational excellence.
• DESIGN AND DELIVER INNOVATIVE TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS – Lead efforts to collaborate and execute on a vision for next-gen talent development programs. This includes overseeing and contributing to the design and development of a unified onboarding and training framework that ensures employees are prepared from day one and supported throughout their career lifecycle. In collaboration with the leadership team, build and implement a multi-year Leadership Development Roadmap that clarifies leadership expectations and builds capability at emerging, mid-level, and senior leader levels. In addition, ensure performance management systems reinforce accountability and development.
• LEAD RECRUITMENT STRATEGY AND TALENT ATTRACTION – Support workforce planning and talent acquisition strategies that anticipate growth needs across existing and new markets. In partnership with leaders across the organization, define and operationalize Tarlton’s employment value proposition, ensuring it is clearly reflected throughout the candidate experience and recruiting process. Build and lead a high-performing recruiting function that improves the speed, consistency, and quality of hiring across office and field roles. Establish scalable recruiting processes and performance metrics that enable Tarlton to attract and retain top talent in a competitive market.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You are a results-driven, people-first leader with a passion for translating business priorities into a strong and scalable people strategy.
• You enjoy building dynamic and agile people teams, systems, and programs while flexing between strategic and tactical priorities to make it happen.
• You offer no less than 10-15+ years of progressive experience in human resource management, including organizational design, change management, leadership- and learning development and talent acquisition.
• You bring 5+ years of experience leading a team of direct reports responsible for the processes, programs, and HR systems.
• Ideal candidates have demonstrated success scaling an HR function in a growth-oriented organization. Experience with multi-state operations, project sites and/or locations preferred.
• Familiarity with the construction industry and/or dedicated union workforce is a plus yet not required. Prior experience working in engineering, construction, manufacturing, and/or other industries with a large percentage of field-based team members may translate well.
• You have excellent verbal and written communications skills. You have the ability to confidently interact with a wide range of stakeholders, have a proactive service orientation, and the ability to influence through strong rationale and demonstrated results.
• You have exceptional organizational and operational discipline, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain attention to detail, and ensure timely execution in a fast-paced environment.
• You bring a deep working knowledge of employment law and HR compliance (FMLA, FLSA, ADA, etc.); along with a strong understanding of employee benefits programs, enabling you to provide effective oversight, partner with internal and external experts, and ensure programs remain competitive and well managed.
• Four-year degree is required. Advanced degree and/or SHRM certifications preferred.
• You have strong technology skills, including proficiency with MS Office Applications, cloud-based software, related HRIS platforms, AI, and data analytics tools.

WHY JOIN TARLTON?

• OUR FOUNDATION IS STRONG – Spanning eight decades and three generations, Tarlton is committed to supporting team members, customers, and the communities in which it builds. A shared culture of safety and core family values bridge office and field, creating trust, alignment, and a unified commitment to delivering quality work together.
• OUR FRAMEWORK + INFRASTRUCTURE IS READY FOR GROWTH – With a seat at the leadership table, you will make a lasting impact in an organization that has intentionally committed to furthering its people strategy and building best-in-class talent development. If blending visionary leadership with collaboration, tactical strength, humility, and humor is for you, you’re in the right place.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

This position offers a competitive base salary commensurate with experience along with an annual executive bonus tied to company performance and growth. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and STD and LTD insurances; maternity/paternity leave; 401k with company match; professional development; and vacation/sick pay programs.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

This position will be based at Tarlton’s headquarter office at 5500 W. Park Ave., Saint Louis, Missouri 63110. It is an onsite leadership role that affords professional flexibility and requires frequent collaboration with Tarlton’s executive and operational leadership teams as well as its advisory board. Occasional travel may be required for business priorities, conferences, community events, and/or to project sites and is approximately 10%. Relocation stipend available.

 READY TO APPLY?

Share your resume and learn more with our search consultants at Occhio Search & Recruitment. Apply via LinkedIn or at www.occhiosearch.com. All resumes, referrals and general inquiries will be held strictly confidential. No direct inquiries with Tarlton Corporation, please. We ask that you direct all questions, referrals, and applications to our retained search consultants at Occhio Search. Reach out to angie@occhiosearch.com or sarah@occhiosearch.com with questions or to make a confidential referral.

Tarlton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in forms of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply-we look forward to hearing from you!

LAW_Managing Director_2026

Now seeking a charismatic Managing Director with strong membership association experience a solid financial acumen to guide our global US-based operations as we begin our next chapter of growth!

ABOUT LAWYERS ASSOCIATED WORLDWIDE (LAW)

Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW) is a global network of 85+ independent commercial law firms across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. LAW has long supported its growing attorney membership base with a trusted global referral network, knowledge-sharing, professional collaboration on best practices, continuing education, and membership events. With a strong reputation for collegiality and an expectation for high professional and legal practice standards, LAW is focused on strengthening its member value proposition and strategically curating high quality law firm memberships. To learn more, visit www.lawyersworldwide.com.

Poised for continued success, LAW is seeking a US-based Managing Director with proven operational leadership skills and a passion for developing member value propositions and ensuring long-term financial sustainability and growth. Reporting to LAW’s Executive Committee and in close partnership with its officers, LAW’s Managing Director will flex between strategic and tactical operational duties, overseeing day-to-day association operations in close partnership with its global Executive Committee and key staff members in Chicago, Illinois. This role will be central to organizational growth as it aims to ensure solid and scalable internal operations, competitive value propositions, strategic recruitment processes, and high quality global and regional events and programs.

YOUR ROLE AS MANAGING DIRECTOR

• ADVANCE THE MISSION [Visionary Leadership & Board Relations] – As primary partner to LAW’s Executive Committee, you will translate strategy into actionable operational plans, ensuring strong engagement and frequent communication with the Executive Committee on all fiduciary and organizational matters. You will support the Board’s strategic planning process, lending insight on operational resources, technology, membership models, and member association trends and value propositions.
• INSPIRE TALENT + MAINTAIN CULTURE [Internal Team Leadership] – Serve as senior leader for a small yet mighty team of experienced association professionals, remotely based in Chicago, Illinois. Establish clear roles and responsibilities while fostering a collaborative, responsive, member-centric culture, ensuring challenge, accountability, recognition and reward. Develop accountable relations with outside vendors who serve as an extension of LAW to ensure excellence in operations, program delivery, technology and communications.
• ENSURE STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION + RESOURCES [Financial Management + Operational Oversight] – Manage the organization’s $1.3M annual budget in partnership with the Treasurer and Executive Committee. Instill a financial discipline throughout the organization while supporting the development of a balanced budget and healthy cash flow. Provide accurate financial reporting, forecasting, modeling, and a solid fiscal discipline while supporting new revenue initiatives such as sponsorship and leadership development programming.
• ENHANCE MEMBERSHIP VALUE + MEMBER ENGAGEMENT [Recruitment, Retention, Programs, Events] – Curate a small world of member firms through proactive outreach and consistent collaboration. Support LAW Board with member recruitment, onboarding, engagement, KPI tracking, programming and global events. Ensure internal systems and processes deliver reliable metrics and cutting-edge collaboration with ease. Oversee planning and execution of the Annual General Meeting, regional meetings, practice groups and virtual programs. Ensure events deliver strong ROI, meaningful connections, and high-quality professional content.
• REPRESENT LAW GLOBALLY [Member Relations & Brand Stewardship] – Serve as a visible and trusted representative of LAW with member firms, prospective member firms, vendor and partner organizations, and all related peer and referral networks. Promote LAW’s global capabilities and maintain awareness of competitive membership organizations and global legal industry trends.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You believe in the mission of LAW and the value of professional connections! You enjoy being part of an international network and appreciate the needs and challenges of growing and scaling professional associations. You consider yourself a people connector, a project management guru, and a hands-on, operational expert with an eye for detail.
• You have gained 8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience, including a demonstrated record of success in growing and developing people, products, processes and or organizational resources within the membership association industry. Experience must include 5+ years of people leadership for a team of direct reports, including an ability to inspire and motivate, to manage conflict, and, to foster a healthy culture.
• You bring an interest in and familiarity with professional membership associations. Experience in international business, international networks, professional membership associations and/or networks is strongly desired.
• You are well-versed in proactively communicating in a transparent manner with internal and external stakeholders. You confidently interact at all levels and react with diplomacy and tact. You bring experience communicating a vision and prospective road map to key stakeholders. Demonstrated experience building a community of like-minded professionals, fostering collaboration, open communication and cooperative partnerships is desired.
• Your experience includes budget management or P&L ownership, including financial management, modeling, and reporting. Familiarity and/or experience in establishing industry partnerships and or sponsorship programs also highly desired.
• You are willing to serve as a hands-on leader with the ability and desire to flex between strategic and tactical priorities required. Superior project management skills and a proactive mindset is required. You have developed a solid business acumen, including savvy technology skills. Four-year college degree required. MBA or related graduate degree a plus.
• You possess a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and a belief that attracting a wide range of talented organizational stakeholders (members and sponsors) will further our success.

WHY JOIN LAW?

• YOU THRIVE ON CONNECTING PEOPLE TO RESOURCES – You genuinely love to network. You are energized by facilitating connections that create lasting value, and excel at identifying, improving, and communicating key value propositions that deliver long-term return for members, partners, and sponsors.
• YOU ENJOY A GLOBAL BUSINESS LANDSCAPE – You are motivated by the opportunity to lead a globally respected legal network with a strong reputation and deeply engaged member firms across key international markets—an organization defined by trust, collaboration, and enduring relationships.
• YOU FIND PURPOSE IN TAKING AN ORGANIZATION TO ITS NEXT LEVEL – You excel in growth-oriented environments and believe that evolution is critical to achieving strategic goals. you have the energy, drive, and operational expertise to support LAW on its own journey to its next set of critical milestones.

WORK LOCATION + TRAVEL

This position must be based in Chicago, Illinois. LAW’s internal team is working in a remote capacity with periodic in-person meetings. Ability to travel for regional and international events is required, including attendance at LAW’s Annual General Meeting. Travel for this position may range yet is estimated at 4-8 trips per year.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

LAW offers a competitive compensation package with base salary in the range of $175,000.00 to $225,000.00, commensurate with skill and experience. LAW provides employees with medical insurance, paid vacation, paid holidays, and retirement benefits. Pre-approved professional development also provided.

APPLY NOW

Take the next step and complete the interest form on this page to share your resume with Occhio Search & Recruitment.

All resumes, referrals and inquiries will be held strictly confidential. Please direct all questions, referrals, and applications to our retained search consultants at Occhio Search. Contact Sarah Krueger (sarah@occhiosearch.com) or Elly Richards (elly@occhiosearch.com) with questions.

Lawyers Associated Worldwide is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to hearing from you!

Majestic – Lead Studio Instructors

ABOUT MAJESTIC DANCE STUDIO

Located in Saint Louis (Frontenac), Missouri, Majestic Dance Studio (“Majestic”) is an independently owned ballroom dance studio and a place where students of all levels discover their passion for ballroom dance and compete successfully at national and international levels. With 25+ years professional dance and studio ownership experience, Alex Borodko has built a warm and inviting studio environment that offers a personalized approach and prioritizes quality instruction over client volume. Learn more at www.majesticdancestudio.com.

With an eye towards the future, Majestic Dance Studio is seeking a rising ballroom dance star (or couple) to join its studio as a lead instructor(s). Ideal candidates offer professional aspirations, interest in teaching, training, competition, a desire to learn the art of studio ownership, and a willingness to relocate to Saint Louis, Missouri. 

WHY JOIN MAJESTIC DANCE STUDIO?

• BUILD A CAREER IN AN AFFORDABLE MARKET: Establish yourself as a leading instructor and competitor without the intense competition for students and studio locations. Based in the heart of the country, Saint Louis offers ease of travel, a thriving ballroom market and a lower cost of living than most major dance hubs.
• PATHWAY TO STUDIO OWNERSHIP: This is more than a job — it’s a legacy opportunity. Majestic is actively seeking someone interested in growing towards studio ownership. At Majestic, you will find a long-term home for your career with greater financial upside and an opportunity to continue the studio’s tradition of excellence.
• INDEPENDENT STUDIO FLEXIBILITY + IMMEDIATE CLIENT BASE: Unlike franchise operations, you will not be required to sit in studio waiting for customer arrival. Independent studio flexibility offers the ability to build a solid work-life-training balance while building upon a base of immediate clients who love dancing at Majestic.
• COMPETITIVE WAGE + LIVING EXPENSE STIPEND FOR ONE YEAR: Majestic offers not only a competitive share of lesson fees, yet also the possibility of a living stipend to support your transition to the Saint Louis region and the growth of your own client base here.
• MENTORSHIP + ELITE TRAINING: Train with Alexandr Borodko, championship-level dancer and trainer. Unparalleled opportunity to refine technique, choreography and competitive strategy. Train as professional dancer, class instructor, and prospective dance studio owner.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

You may not check every box, and your experience may look a little different from what we have outlined, yet we encourage you to apply, if you believe you are a match and can bring value to Majestic Dance Studio! 

• Ballroom dancing is not your hobby – it is your career path and your passion! You are ready to transition into the professional realm, teaching and competing with clients while still developing your own artistry.
• You are looking for more than just a teaching position — you are seeking long-term growth potential at a place where you can build a competitive career as well as help grow a thriving studio business. 
• You are currently competing as an amateur or professional at the national level — you consider yourself a “rising star” on the competitive circuit. 
• You crave the flexibility of an independent studio, the mentorship of a world-class instructor, and desire a clear path toward studio ownership. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: STUDIO INSTRUCTOR(S)

• STUDENT INSTRUCTION + COMPETITION – Teach individual and group lessons while developing and maintaining a roster of private clients. Provide expert instruction in International Standard and Latin as well as American Rhythm and Smooth styles while preparing students for local and national Pro-Am competitions. Compete with students, serving as their partner in competitive events to achieve their personal dance goals. 
• PROFESSIONAL TRAINING + DEVELOPMENT – Further your own professional dance development through regular training, travel and competition. Take advantage of dedicated training time and dance space with studio owner, Alexandr Borodko, who brings elite-level experience and European training methodology. 
• LEARN STUDIO OPERATIONS & SUPPORT BUSINESS GROWTH – Support day-to-day studio operations, including marketing initiatives, client development and special events. Take on increasing business responsibilities and studio management with the long-term opportunity to earn an ownership position in Majestic Dance Studio.

JOB LOCATION: SAINT LOUIS, MISSOURI

This position requires full relocation to Saint Louis, Missouri. Position offers a competitive hourly instruction rate and studio space for personal training. 

Learn more about the Saint Louis, Missouri region via Explore STL at https://explorestlouis.com/ and Greater STL Inc., at https://greaterstlinc.com/ and #STLMADE at https://thestl.com/.

Apply now at www.occhiosearch.com or reach out to us directly. Occhio Search is a retained recruitment firm based in Saint Louis, Missouri, and is proud to support Majestic Dance in its search for a Studio Instructor(s). 

Know someone who would be a great match? Contact Sarah Krueger (sarah@occhiosearch.com) and Elly Richards (elly@occhiosearch.com) with referrals and questions. All applications, dancer referrals, and inquiries will be held in strict confidence. 

Majestic Dance Studio is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome differences in form of gender, race, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, age, political affiliation, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. We look forward to hearing from you!

Emmaus_President & CEO

THE OPPORTUNITY

For over 130 years, Emmaus has walked alongside adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to provide whole-person support and residential resources to enable independent living in local communities. Founded in 1893, Emmaus has since grown into a sophisticated nonprofit organization with a $40M+ budget and dedicated team of 600+ direct service providers and administrative employees who support 200+ individuals across four Missouri counties. Learn more at www.emmaushomes.org.

At the heart of Emmaus’ mission is a deeply held commitment to four core values: Customer Centered, Collaboration, Integrity and Initiative. These values guide daily decisions, shape relationships, and define how Emmaus serves its clients, families, team members and community partners.

Poised for continued success after 15+ years of transformational leadership by Cindy Clark, Emmaus is seeking its next President & CEO (“CEO”). Reporting to the Board of Directors, the next CEO will thrive on balancing operational excellence with strategic innovation, serve as a fearless advocate for disability services and Medicaid funding, and build upon a century of impact with deep community roots to drive revenue diversification and a sustainable future for high-quality, client-centric programs and services.

YOUR MISSION AS CEO

• ADVANCE THE EMMAUS MISSION [Heart-Based Strategic Leadership + Board Relations] – Partner closely with the Board of Directors and Leadership Team to maintain the momentum of the current three-year strategic plan while ensuring stability of organizational funding with increased diversification efforts. Proactively and transparently engage the Board in financial and operational priorities while cultivating a culture of customer-centric decisions and high-quality programs.
• INSPIRE A HIGH-PERFORMING TEAM & COLLABORATIVE CULTURE [Team Leadership] – Lead and align an empowered senior leadership team across human resources, accounting/finance, client services, facilities, operations, fund development, communications, advocacy and government relations. Oversee and communicate organizational policies and priorities. Foster a culture of customer centered collaboration built on trust, mutual respect, and shared accountability. Uphold the highest standards of personal and professional integrity, and encourage initiative at all levels.
• BUILD + EXPAND ORGANIZATIONAL RESOURCES [Fund Development + Financials] – In close partnership with the Board and senior leadership, manage annual budget, maximizing its impact. Ensure diversification and continuity of revenue streams while navigating funding volatility through strategic scenario-based planning. Personally cultivate relationships with individual and corporate donors to drive new philanthropic revenue.

• SERVE AS FEARLESS ADVOCATE [Advocacy, PR, Community Engagement, Thought Leadership] – Serve as primary nonpartisan spokesperson and public face of Emmaus, consistently and effectively identifying opportunities to represent Emmaus locally and beyond. Proactively cultivate relationships with community partners, government officials and legislators, trade organizations and relevant media sources. Serve as a fearless advocate and thought leader within the larger intellectual and developmental disability community.

• ENSURE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES [Program Excellence + Client Experience] – Ensure quality and measure impact across Emmaus programs and services. Support requirements for CARF accreditation and Medicaid compliance. Ensure adherence with all applicable City, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Strengthen a culture that promotes compassion, quality of care, continuous improvement and risk management.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You have a passion and heart for the mission and clients of Emmaus, including an unwavering belief that all abilities deserve whole-person care and a life of independence and inclusion.
• You have gained 10-15+ years of progressive leadership experience of people, processes, and organizational resources, including oversight for a broad base of functional areas. Ideal candidates bring prior nonprofit or mission-based experience within a direct service provider setting.
• You offer no less than 5 years of experience as a member of or leading a senior team, building organizational culture, shaping strategy and translating vision into outcomes across human resources, finance, facilities, operations, programs and services, marketing, communications, and/or fundraising and development.
• You have the aptitude, comfort and desire to serve as a visible and nonpartisan advocate in local and state policy discussions. Prior familiarity with advocacy, legislation and government relations is a plus.
• You have solid financial acumen with prior P&L or budget management experience. Ideal candidates bring a track record or aptitude for identifying key resources and diversifying revenue streams. Prior experience or familiarity with government funding sources such as Medicaid is a plus.
• You have the aptitude and desire to drive increased mission-based storytelling, PR and communications and donor cultivation to fuel new philanthropic revenue. Understanding best practices and/or involvement in annual giving, special events, grants, corporate partnerships and/or major gifts is a plus.
• You bring familiarity and/or experience working with or serving on nonprofit boards. You demonstrate a high standard of ethics and instill mutual trust and confidence as you lead.
• You are well-versed in proactively communicating with internal and external stakeholders in a visible and authentic manner. You build strong relationships and foster inclusivity and collaboration with team members, external stakeholders, and clients, reacting genuinely with diplomacy and tact.
• You are a hands-on leader with the ability and desire to flex between strategic and tactical priorities. Superior project management skills, solution-based problem solving, and an entrepreneurial mindset are must-haves.
• You have a solid business acumen, strong technology skills and a data-driven approach. Four-year college degree required. Advanced degree and/or related certifications preferred.

WHY JOIN US?

• LEAD OUR NEXT CHAPTER OF GROWTH – Come build upon a 130-year legacy of empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live with independence, inclusion, and self-advocacy. Emmaus offers an empowered and high-performing Leadership Team and an engaged Board of Directors, committed to service continuity alongside intentional and sustainable growth.

• MAKE A FOREVER IMPACT – Enable whole-person care in a faith-inspired community committed to self-advocacy and independence. With dedicated team members at every level, you will guide an organization ready to deepen its impact in the life of every client served.
• CHAMPION DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES – As a key grassroots advocate in the fight for funding, you will ensure that Emmaus is recognized by state and local stakeholders and remains a credible and trusted leader in disability support services and Medicaid policy discussions.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE

Emmaus offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary commensurate with experience in the range of $225,000.00 to $300,000.00, along with a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life and employee-paid STD/LTD insurance; PTO; paid holidays; employee assistance program; and a 403(b)-retirement savings plan with match. Insurance benefits offer both employee and dependent coverage.

WORK LOCATION + TRAVEL + RELOCATION

This position requires a consistent presence at our primary office location at 3731 Mueller Road, Saint Charles, Missouri, 63301, and affords professional flexibility with a hybrid work schedule. Frequent in-person collaboration with the Emmaus Leadership Team and a close partnership with the organization’s Board of Directors, key funders, donors, local and state government contacts and community partners is expected. Occasional evening and weekend hours and some travel expected. Relocation stipend available and immediate relocation desired.

READY TO APPLY?

Take the next step and complete the interest form on this page to share your resume with Occhio Search & Recruitment. Although you may not check every box and or your experience may look a little different from what we have outlined, we encourage you to apply if you believe you can bring value to Emmaus!

We ask that you direct all questions, candidate referrals, and applications to our retained search consultants at Occhio Search & Recruitment. Contact Sarah Krueger (sarah@occhiosearch.com), Angie Akerman (angie@occhiosearch.com) or Elly Richards (elly@occhiosearch.com). All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. Emmaus is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for all applicants. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please let us know.

 Emmaus is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome differences in form of gender, race, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, socioeconomic status, age, political affiliation, marital status, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to hearing from you!

Executive Search Associate

ABOUT US

At Occhio Search, we know that great leadership doesn’t just make a difference — it makes all the difference. That’s why we are passionate about identifying leaders who take initiative, build empowered teams, lead with vision, and deliver real and lasting impact in the organizations in which they work.

Occhio Search is a Saint Louis based retained search firm dedicated to servicing a broad base of privately held and nonprofit clients. This position offers a unique opportunity to learn the retained search business ground-up while working with experienced search consultants on high-impact client engagements that span multiple industries and executive functions. Visit www.occhiosearch.com to learn more about us!

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 As an Executive Search Associate, you’ll use a smart mix of research and tech savvy recruitment tools to help our team zero in on prospective talent. Blending creative and analytical thinking, you will support a variety of active search engagements and business development activities. Key responsibilities include:

Talent Pipeline Development & Screening

• Build and maintain robust candidate pipelines for executive search engagements.
• Engage talent through creative sourcing, outreach sequencing, follow-ups and response tracking.
• Support front-line screening efforts, assessing candidate fit in collaboration with search team.
• Develop authentic relationships while exhibiting empathy, responsiveness and an open mind.

Research & Market Intelligence

• Conduct in-depth industry, functional and market landscape research.
• Analyze market trends, competitors, compensation data, and organizational structures.
• Surface and document insights that inform search strategy and client recommendations.
• Manage multiple concurrent project requests with high attention to detail and accuracy.

Search Engagement Project Management

• Support search consultants throughout the entire search process, from launch through offer.
• Prepare client deliverables, search metrics, status reports and candidate presentations.
• Manage search timelines and ensure seamless execution of all project milestones.
• Launch external job posts across web, applicant tracking system, LinkedIn, and other platforms.

• Ensure highest level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards, at all times.

Business Development & External Communications

• Support both recruitment marketing needs as well as corporate/brand-level marketing initiatives.
• Support firm visibility, generate thought leadership, keep abreast of search-industry happenings.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

You may not check every box or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, yet if you believe you can bring value, we encourage you to apply!

Desired qualifications include:

• 1-4+ years of relevant experience in research, recruiting, marketing, operations, journalism, HR/TA, politics, or another analytical communication-driven field … internship experience counts!
• Exceptional research and analytical capabilities — you are a curious, creative and tenacious researcher, able to synthesize disparate data and leverage AI tools to enhance efficiency.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and adaptability — you thrive in a dynamic, growing firm where no two days are the same. You’re energized by wearing multiple hats, you excel at pivoting across project load, and you are driven to find answers independently.
• Systems and design thinker who keeps projects organized and communications moving.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Tech-savvy aptitude and quick learner of project management tools, cloud-based platforms and AI.
• Strong technical proficiency across MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Interest in long-term career growth within talent strategy with desire to learn the craft of executive search from experienced practitioners.
• 4-year degree is required.

Additional qualifications, a plus:

• Experience working in a Mac environment.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn Recruiter, CRM/ATS platforms, Hubspot, WordPress.
• Client-facing or customer service experience.
• Graphic design skills.

 WHY JOIN US?

• Mentorship-Driven, Entrepreneurial Culture: Work closely with seasoned search professionals who are invested in your growth and development. If you enjoy owning projects, moving fast, wearing multiple hats, and being part of an entrepreneurial team, you’ll feel right at home.
• Leverage Your Research & Analytical Skills: Talent research and outreach-efforts are the engine behind our search execution. Add value immediately across concurrent search projects.
• Learn Executive Search: Gain a front-row seat to the world of retained executive search and exposure to the recruitment of mission critical talent in high-growth companies from day one.
• Ownership + Impact: Work alongside a small team to make a BIG impact. We are proud to make a difference in each workplace community in which we recruit, one placement at a time.

COMPENSATION + BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary plus opportunity for annual performance bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance for employee.
• 401(k) with employer contribution, regardless of employee contribution.
• Hybrid work option ensures flexibility yet regular collaboration on and offsite.
• Downtown St. Louis co-working office location at 6 Cardinal Way, St. Louis, Missouri.

 READY TO APPLY?

Take the next step and complete the interest form on this page to share your resume with Occhio Search & Recruitment. Contact Sarah (sarah@occhiosearch.com), Elly (elly@occhiosearch.com), or Jessica (jessica@occhiosearch.com) with questions. All referrals, inquiries and conversations will be held in strict confidence. Occhio Search is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. Applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to connecting with you!

Cambridge Controller

Seeking a Controller for a people-centric manufacturer to support growth and
scaling of multi-site operations, while committed to a mission of enriching every life they touch!

ABOUT CAMBRIDGE AIR SOLUTIONS

Across 60 years as a U.S. based manufacturer and family-owned business, Cambridge Air Solutions (“CAS”) has successfully installed over 41,000 HVAC systems and remains committed to saving energy and operating costs by creating better indoor environments through improved indoor air quality in manufacturing and warehousing facilities. Cambridge’s design, manufacturing, and testing processes ensure that each HVAC system is certified safe with unsurpassed product quality. For more info about Cambridge Air Solutions and our mission to enrich every life we touch, check us out online at www.cambridgeair.com.

Cambridge is excited to announce its search for a Controller who thrives on helping to bring the next chapter of an organization’s vision to life. Reporting to Cambridge’s CFO, our Controller will serve as a senior leader on the accounting team, driving process improvement and operational excellence and motivating a small yet mighty team of accounting professionals to support company growth and a client-centric mission. 

YOUR MISSION AS CONTROLLER

• LEAD A HIGH-PERFORMING ACCOUNTING TEAM – Lead and align a talented team of 2-3+ accounting professionals. Create a collaborative culture that promotes teamwork, accuracy, timeliness, accountability, continuous improvement, and client-centric service. Coach and empower team members to effectively support all departments and CAS customers. In addition, manage and develop strong external relationships with all third-party banking, insurance, and audit partners.
• SUPPORT ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS & LEAD MONTHLY FINANCIAL REPORTING – Coordinate the development of the annual budget and monitor monthly performance. Prepare monthly consolidated financial statements. Provide oversight for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and tax reporting. Oversee bank account reconciliations and manage cash flow with accuracy and precision. Generate and review monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to gauge progress toward strategic initiatives. Provide financial analysis and reporting as needed.
• LEAN ACCOUNTING, INVENTORY & OPERATIONS SUPPORT – Partner with operations to develop and maintain simple, transparent, and decision-useful inventory and product flow reporting. Support inventory management by ensuring accuracy in tracking, valuation, and visibility, while helping reduce waste and improve flow. Apply lean accounting principles to provide timely, actionable insights for operations and leadership, enabling better decision making rather than complex cost allocations. Build strong cross-functional partnerships with operations to drive continuous improvement and sustainable business performance.
• DRIVE BEST PRACTICES & SPEARHEAD PROCESS IMPROVEMENT– Identify and implement best practices in accounting management and share external perspective to lead process improvements. Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing all internal controls and financial policies and procedures.

 IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You excel in a mission-driven environment with a passion for growing, privately held, family-owned business.You enjoy being part of a leadership team who is willing to bring their “whole selves” to work. You understand the challenges of scaling entrepreneurial businesses, and you have a passion for driving operational excellence and continuous improvement in financial functions. 
• You have gained 4-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including direct or indirect team leadership.Experience in public accounting or manufacturing or related industries a plus.
• Your experience includes strong technical competencies across all relevant software and platforms.You are proficient in Microsoft Applications and have solid experience with ERP systems. Familiarity with Epicor ERP a plus.
• You bring a broad base of accounting leadership experience including financial reporting and analysis, maintaining budgets, and capital planning.
• You are well-versed in proactively communicating in a transparent manner with internal and external stakeholders. You confidently interact at all levels and react with diplomacy and tact.
• You are willing to serve as a hands-on leader with the ability and desire to flex between strategic and tactical priorities. Project management skills a plus.
• Your education includes a 4-year college degree.Advanced degree and/or CPA a plus yet not required.

WHY JOIN US?

• WE ARE BUILDING THE FUTURE FOR CAMBRIDGE – Tied to a larger 10-year growth plan, Cambridge is laser-focused on disrupting the HVAC industry and creating the industry’s most proactive and interactive model for customer success and product support. In close partnership with our leadership, our Controller will support strategic financial and operational decisions during a period of growth to make our vision a reality.
• CORE VALUES GUIDE & ALIGN US – Guided by a unique culture of unconditional love and high expectations, every team member is asked to bring their whole self to work. We are committed to helping one another grow internally – we value our colleagues; we value each employee’s input and ideas; we value personal, professional, and spiritual development; and we learn from one another to achieve business goals as well as a greater good.
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGE – Cambridge Air Solutions offers a competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; PTO; generous paid holidays; company-wide profit-based bonus; employee assistance program; and a matching 401k plan.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

This position is based at our headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri, and does require an on-site presence with professional flexibility. Relocation assistance can be provided; relocation is desired upon hire. Travel will be limited (0-10%) and will include opportunities for professional development.

READY TO APPLY?

Take the next step and share your resume with Occhio Search – visit www.occhiosearch.com. You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we’ve outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Cambridge Air Solutions, we encourage you to apply!

For questions and or to make a candidate referral, contact sarah@occhiosearch.com or angie@occhiosearch.com. All inquiries will be held strictly confidential. Cambridge Air Solutions asks that all questions, referrals, and applications be directed to its retained search consultant at Occhio Search. No direct inquiries with Cambridge, please. 

Cambridge Air Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal encouraged to apply-we look forward to hearing from you!

ACME- Sr. Project Manager (STL)

Come join a community of empowered owners (ESOP) while overseeing a growing pipeline of industrial, manufacturing, and food & beverage projects across the St. Louis region and the Midwest!

ABOUT ACME CONSTRUCTORS

Since 1947, ACME Constructors (“ACME”) has provided self-performing, high-quality industrial solutions to Fortune 500 and privately held companies across a wide array of automotive, manufacturing, chemical, and other industries.

With three locations across Missouri (St. Louis, Columbia, Cape Girardeau), ACME proudly manages 700+ projects per year, ranging up to $30M in size and made possible through the partnership of 200+ highly skilled union team members. ACME’s client-focused approach includes an unending dedication to safety, superior project management, one of a kind self-perform construction, and a commitment to retain the best skilled craftspeople in the industry.

As a 100% employee-owned and managed entity (ESOP), ACME’s ownership structure fosters a deep sense of community, promotes and rewards collaboration, and reflects the core values upon which ACME’s success is based. ACME’s employees represent a family of customer-driven, positive, and hardworking individuals who work tirelessly to support successful project outcomes and embrace an entrepreneurial spirit to achieve company profitability.

Visit us online and watch us work at www.acmeconstructors.com

YOUR ROLE AS SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER

Reporting to ACME’s Project Director, you will serve as a key project leader within ACME’s overall organization and join a close-knit team committed to client success and construction project excellence.

COME “WOW” OUR CLIENT BASE [Client Service] – Within the DNA of every senior leader at ACME is a client-centric mentality, explaining our high level of repeat client requests. Navigating project challenges and resolving issues in a productive and positive manner to ensure ongoing value and project success is expected. You will lead weekly project progress meetings to address safety, scheduling, material availability, submittals, changes and delays, legal and risk management issues. You will review monthly project reports, approve vendor invoices and timesheets, and maintain all labor and material data for project control and analysis.

ENJOY A WIDE BASE OF MARKETS & PROJECTS [Project Diversity + Estimation/Management] – ACME is uniquely positioned to support full design projects, equipment installation and steel erection across the automotive, bulk handling, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, power, industrial and chemical markets. You will make critical decisions regarding project cost, scope, quality, safety, and scheduling. You will ensure adherence to schedule and budget, communicate proactively, and visit client job sites to ensure project compliance, safety, and staffing.

MAKE A LOCAL COMMUNITY IMPACT [Culture + Collaboration] – ACME’s impact doesn’t end with project completion. We value the communities in which we work and live. From providing tornado support in the St. Louis region to individual charitable match gifts, our employee owners are motivated to make a difference. ACME’s investment in field employees, safety, technology, equipment, and training opportunities enable our team members to give their best to clients and communities.

GROW WITH US [Relationship Development + Market Growth] – ACME’s success is your success. As a face and voice of ACME in the local region, you will be on the front lines of client relationships with an ability to expand ACME’s impact and market growth. Representing ACME in an ethical and professional manner, you will build deep trusted client relationships that attract repeat project requests and engage with a wide base of regional stakeholders that help expand ACME’s regional market and referral base.

WHY JOIN ACME?

• JOIN A COMMUNITY OF EMPLOYEE OWNERS – As an employee-owned company, we foster a “team first” mentality. When employees have a stake in the company’s performance and profits, they are motivated to go above and beyond for the company and its clients. ACME employees feel an increased sense of responsibility and accountability, they are fully invested and committed to the company’s ongoing success.
• FIND CORE VALUES THAT MEAN SOMETHING – ACME is driven by a strong set of core values that looks beyond the short-term bottom line. ACME values curiosity and openness, respect and collaboration, dedication to excellence, and, most importantly, permission to take ownership and to do the right thing for clients and customers in all instances!
• IMPACT YOUR COMMUNITY/EXPLORE DIVERSE PROJECTS – ACME offers a wide variety of clients and a diverse set of project types. As a vertically integrated organization, Anvil Engineering leads with design, TNT Fabrication produces the materials and ACME Constructors brings it to life.
• COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION & COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS – ACME offers a competitive base salary and annual bonus tied to individual and company goals. Every employee participates in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). ACME also offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits; paid time off plus holidays; vehicle and cell phone allowance; a matching 401k plan, and charitable gift matching.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

• You have an entrepreneurial spirit – You enjoy putting innovation to work and finding creative and cost-effective solutions for clients. You think holistically about projects and have an ability to flex between strategic and tactical priorities. You are forward thinking and up to date on current technology and changes in the industry.
• You bring strong project & people management experience – You bring 5-10+ years of progressive experience in project management on self-perform construction. You are well versed in the complexities of estimation, preconstruction, project planning and operational execution for $5-10M projects. You have a progressive and innovative attitude towards people, safety, and compliance and proactively assume responsibility for project results.
• You love building trusted relationships – You build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders. You have an ability to connect with people at all levels and believe each team member makes a difference. You bring a genuine, solutions-based approach to client service and issue resolution that aligns with ACME’s company values. You communicate transparently with frequency and clarity.
• You have a four year degree or related field experience in industrial construction project management.
• You bring strong technology skills, including proficiency in project management software platforms and ERP systems. Experience with Procore a plus!

READY TO APPLY?

To apply, take the next step and share your resume with our retained search consultants at Occhio Search & Recruitment – visit www.occhiosearch.com. All inquiries, resumes and referrals shared are held in strict confidence. For questions and more information, contact angie@occhiosearch.com or sarah@occhiosearch.com.

ACME is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply-we look forward to hearing from you!

Cambridge Air Solutions _ Application Engineer

Cambridge Air Solutions is seeking a sales-savvy engineer to provide consultative technical sales support to clients seeking custom-designed commercial and industrial air solutions! 

YOUR ROLE AS APPLICATIONS ENGINEER        

At Cambridge Air Solutions (“CAS”), you will have an opportunity to revolutionize indoor air solutions to improve the lives and health of hard-working individuals within manufacturing and distribution environments.

Reporting to our Applications Engineering Manager and in collaboration with sales, marketing, customer service, and custom engineering, you will provide technical product expertise and sales support to prospective customers and end users of custom HVAC product solutions. You will develop essential product training materials and value-add user resources. You will support the development of our product configuration software.

• PROVIDE TECHNICAL PRODUCT EXPERTISE & SALES SUPPORT | Create and deliver innovative technical educational content for external product users and the internal sales team. You will support pre- and post-sales endeavors to develop solutions for production application and/or controls challenges and generate user-specific content for technical and instruction manuals. You will also support the continuous improvement of our product configuration and quoting software.
• SERVE AS A CONSULTATIVE DESIGN PARTNER IN THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS | Serve as a consultative design partner to identify standard and customized solutions for a variety of indoor climate challenges. Participate in the product quote process to deliver viable and accurate submittal packages. Discuss and propose controls systems to meet job specific requirements. Function as a technical liaison to custom engineering and factory floor to ensure the customer voice is present during all design, manufacturing, and installation phases.

IS THIS A MATCH FOR YOU?

You may not check every box, and your experience may look a little different from what we have outlined, yet we encourage you to apply if you believe you are a match and can bring value to Cambridge Air Solutions!

• YOU ARE SKILLED IN PROVIDING TECHNICAL PRODUCT EXPERTISE & SALES SUPPORT – You have gained 5-10+ years’ experience in providing technical product expertise to end users and sales partners. You are excited to provide focused consultative and technical design support. You will learn to work with HVAC load calculations and fan curves, electrical and schematic design, feasibility studies, site surveys and construction drawings. HVAC experience strongly preferred.
• YOU OFFER AN EXPERTISE IN TECHNICAL CONTENT CREATION – You are familiar with technical content creation, skilled in developing technical training materials and end user resources. You are experienced in assembling clear, concise, and detailed new product proposals. You are comfortable sharing your technical expertise in client facing conversations and related presentations.
• YOU HAVE STRONG COMMUNICATION & RELATIONSHIP BUILDING SKILLS – You have developed exceptional communication skills, and you build relationships with confidence as a trusted and confidential partner to the customer. You have a progressive and innovative attitude towards energy conservation, efficiency, and safety. You communicate transparently and frequently and with compassion.
• EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS – You have a 4-year degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.

 WHY JOIN US?

• JOIN AN INNOVATIVE, COLLABORATIVE ENGINEERING TEAM – The Cambridge Air Solutions team is comprised of 5 separate teams: New Product Development, Custom Engineering, Operations Engineering, Research & Development, and Applications Engineering. All teams operate in a highly innovative, collaborative, metrics-driven culture with processes that emphasize achievable weekly performance targets. These systems allow for a mindful approach to workload, allowing individuals and teams to thrive.
• CORE VALUES GUIDE & ALIGN US – Guided by a unique culture of unconditional love and high expectations, every team member is asked to bring their whole self to work. We are committed to helping one another grow internally – we value our colleagues; we value everyone’s input and ideas; we value personal, professional, and spiritual development; and we learn from one another to achieve business goals as well as a greater good.

COMPENSATION

Cambridge Air Solutions offers a competitive compensation package, including base salary commensurate with experience in the range of $90,000 to $120,000 and bonus plan tied to company goals and profitability. Cambridge also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; PTO; generous paid holidays; company-wide quarterly profit-based bonus; employee assistance program; and a matching 401k plan.

LOCATION & TRAVEL

This position could either be based in a home office outside of St. Louis or at our headquarters in Chesterfield, Missouri. Preferred metro areas outside of St. Louis include Chicago, Indianapolis, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, Nashville, Little Rock, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Kansas City, Omaha, and Des Moines.

Domestic travel required to visit product rep firms, mechanical contractors, and end user facilities; attendance may also be desired at select trade shows and industry events. Travel estimated at 25%.

READY TO APPLY?

Take the next step and submit your interest via the form on this page. Visit www.occhiosearch.com or contact Elly Richards at elly@occhiosearch.com for more information. All resumes, referrals and general inquiries will be held strictly confidential. We ask that you direct all questions, referrals, and applications to our retained search consultant at Occhio. No direct inquiries with Cambridge Air Solutions, please.

Cambridge Air Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome differences in form of gender, race, ethnicity, disability, geography, socioeconomic status, age, politics, religion, philosophy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and veteran status. All applicants who share this goal are encouraged to apply and we look forward to hearing from you!

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