Content Researcher

Why Construct-A-Lead? What’s in it for you?

Construct-A-Lead is an online construction lead service that helps contractors, service providers, manufacturers and suppliers gain information on all large scale construction projects. We give people the information they need to succeed and grow their business.

We are a well funded, growing company in the northern suburbs of Chicago. Working with us gives you the chance to advance within the company and have your voice heard. We welcome new ideas from our people. We want you to be a part of the success!

Your job requirements:

The Research Content Specialist is responsible for collecting information on public and private construction projects. The Content Specialist manages projects in all phases of the construction project life cycle from planning through the post bid phase. This position involves some telephone work, internet research, document management and data entry. A Content Specialist must be able to build productive relationships with industry sources. This individual must have excellent communication skills and proficiency. Construction news reporting experience strongly desired. This department is a fast-paced multi-tasked publishing environment.

Your daily duties at Construct-A-Lead:

• Conduct telephone calls to assigned sources to obtain project information, plans and specifications and other bidding documents, as well as updating existing and developing new
• Create and update private and public project reports in the pre-design, design, bid and post bid stages of the construction process based on information obtained from our sources
• Once you’re trained, you will be able to work the hours / days you need

What skills and experience do you need for success?

• Intermediate level in Windows, MS office products, and web-based research
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Highly energetic with a desire to surpass goals set
• Adaptable to learning the construction bid process and terms used
• The ability to aggregate a variety of resources 

What are the Physical Demands & Work Environment?

• Needs to communicate with staff and attend meetings either in-person or via Zoom
• Constantly operates a computer
• Frequently communicates verbally with peers and management
• Must be able to analyze detail close-up

We will offer you:

• Complete flexibility work when you want
• Quantitative compensation – we will pay you for each project you enter
• Ability to participate in the company's 401K plan
• Opportunity to grow within the company