Commercial Casting Calls and Auditions

NON-Speaking/NON-Union Roles for Commercial:

• Females & Males 25–55 years old for this local Chicago NON-union commercial. 
• You need to be NON-union. 
• Need to have availability from June 1st to June 5th. 

Rate of Pay: $150 for up to 8 hours, plus time and one-half OT

Specs: Male & Female/25–55 years old

Location: Chicago, Illinois

• A couple of construction workers
• A couple of retail employees and
• 10 Call Center Reps. 

A few will be cast for a line at a higher rate of $500. If you are ONLY interested in the $500 speaking role, please indicate in your email if you speak Spanish. That is necessary in this commercial.

For these two roles, it is possible they will not film in Chicago, but Monee Illinois (southern suburb). You need to have reliable transportation to drive there or live close by.

These are very featured (most likely non-speaking):

• model type / 25-35-year-old
• Female

To play RACE CAR DRIVER, $700

• Looking out the window and getting out of the car
• Dark Hair/lighter skinned / 25-40 years old

Female Rodeo Truck Driver (Chara) pulling the horse trailer

• $500 (she will be smiling through her truck window)
• Dark Hair/lighter skinned / 25–40 years old

NON-union commercial. You need to be NON-union. 

Location: most likely MONEE, Illinois

STILL LOOKING –

• A South Asian Mom and Child duo in the GTA.

Mom should be approx. 30 to 40 years of age.

Her Child should be approx. 7 to 12 years old.

It’s fine if you have more than one child, but we only need you to apply with one of them.

Any gender.

This is for a banking campaign.

Pay is $1,500.00 each if selected.

Deadline to submit is May 19 at 10am.

CALLING ALL RAPTORS FANS AND BALLERS FROM THE 6ix! 

Seeking:

• Basketball players
• Ages 18-35 to participate in a content series/skills competition, “6IX BOROUGHS SKILLS COMPETITION”

If you’re a passionate Raptors fan and have sick skills when it comes to ball – we want to hear from you!

We’ll be selecting one baller from each of the 6 Boroughs. Selected participants will take part in a one-day skills competition.

All participants are to receive $500/day for their time. The overall winner of the skills competition will receive a Raptors prize pack and an (unofficial) endorsement deal with a sports hydration company!

SHOOT DATE: The shoot will take place on June 23 or 24, 2023 in Toronto, ON.

This is a non-union project and no prior acting experience is necessary.

CASTING CALL

For an upcoming TVC, we are looking for:

• Bengali-speaking kids from INDIA and BANGLADESH.
• Kids who can pick up Bengali language for the audition are also welcome

Kid Boy [6-8 years old]

CASTING HALLMARK

• M 31-48
• F 21-35
• MULTIPLE ETHNICITIES

RATE: $3,125

KANSAS CITY

JUNE 21ST

Seeking talent for 5 Guys Hamburgers – NU – Mid-May (multiple dates) – Lorton VA

Seeking multiple on-screen talent, some speaking, some not. Usage is 1 year, internet video only. This is a non-union shoot, and therefore looking for non-union talent (SAG-E is ok).

We are shooting the 17th and 18th, or 18th and 19th and the dates are being locked in late today or tomorrow.  

Rates: $1,000/day + agency fee for speaking roles and $800/day + agency fee for non-speaking. They will be on set 5 hours. I’m looking to book talent for 1 day, except 1 role which will be both days (TBD)

They are looking for the following talent (comedy/improv experience a PLUS):

Role 1 – Employee (Speaking)

• Female 20s-30s caucasian
• Bubbly personality, upbeat and personable. Good comedy/improv skills.
• Days on Set: 1 Day (5 hrs)

Role 2 – Employee (Non-Speaking)

• Male 30-35 AA / hispanic
• On the taller/larger-side so the in the way gag works better
• Days on Set: 1 Day (5 hrs)

Role 3 – 1st AC (Non-Speaking)

• Female, AAPI / Hispanic
• No nonsense crewmember just trying to get her job done. Good to have a touch of good-hearted attitude like a good eye-roll.
• Days on Set: 2 Days (5 hrs/day)

Role 4 – Employee (Speaking)

• Male 20s-30s AA
• Personable and friendly, clean face with no facial hair. Good comedy chops/improv skills with strong facial expressions
• ie: think a young Dulé Hill
• Days on Set: 1 Day (5 hrs)

Role 5 – Customer 1 (Speaking)

• Male 40s-50s caucasian / hispanic
• Everyman, dry sense of humor, dad bod, facial hair is fine. Good comedy/improv chops.
• ie: Jim Gaffigan
• Days on Set: 1 Day (5 hrs)

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Role 6 – Customer 2 (Speaking)

• Female, 20s- early 30s AA
• Just trying to go about her business and excited to get her lunch. Maybe a hint of attitude for being held up by the video crew.
• Days on Set: 1 Day (5 hrs)

Milo Casting is Seeking:

• Real Black and Hispanic Accountants for a Commercial Promoting Diversity in the Field of Accounting!
  

Seeking:

• Professional accountants age approx 25-50 yrs and any gender orientation.
  

Looking to showcase BIPOC representation in the world of accounting, with a particular interest in Black and Hispanic accountants.

Particular interest for those working in any of the following industries

• Fashion
  
• Music
  
• Non-Profit
  

Previous on set experience not necessary, simply looking for real Hispanic and Black accountants!

Details & Submission Information

• Those chosen for this campaign will be paid $500 for the shoot day and a $1500 residual fee to be featured in the campaign

You must be available for the key dates:

Potential Zoom video call interview with shortlisted candidates: June 7th

Shoot: June 15th or June 16th

ONTARIO RESIDENTS ONLY

Project Name: Hallmark commercial “HOW DID YOU KNOW?”

Project Type: Commercial

Project Union Status: Non-Union

Usage/Run: 3-month broadcast on Hallmark Channel One year digital worldwide

Rate / Payment Summary: $625 + 20% day rate/$2500 + 20% usage (+ travel)

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project management skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for large commercial construction projects in Houston, TX. We set the standard for commercial construction and we are looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a stake in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Duties

The positions of senior project manager (referred to as PM hereafter) and senior superintendent (referred to as superintendent hereafter) are considered of equal authority on a project, work in tandem and parallel, have overlapping responsibilities, are intended to complement each other in various operational responsibilities on the project, and share bottom-line accountability. Reporting to the regional project manager, this position’s purpose is to manage a major project with complex conditions of size, schedule, or phases.

*NOTE: Healthcare and/or Higher Education experience preferred for this position*

Responsibilities

• Oversees a major construction project by planning, scheduling and coordinating all phases of the project
• Organizes and manages a large project staff where the duties of project managers and superintendents must be divided between multiple employee-owners
• When a project is to be handled through a preconstruction agreement, the PM works directly with owners and architects during plan development, providing technical and cost input (value engineering) as well as preliminary budget estimates. When working drawings are complete, the PM works with the Estimating department to solicit subcontractor bids and prepare the final cost estimate and proposal to establish final contract amount.
• Assumes overall responsibility for startup activities on the project; works with the superintendent on matters such as site security, temporary power, utility connections, placement of office trailers, locations for stored materials, etc. a) On projects where access to the jobsite is limited, the PM works closely with the superintendent, suppliers, trucking companies and municipal police to schedule deliveries at specific hours during the day and night to minimize the disruption in traffic.
• Performs a detailed review of subcontractor bids for buyout purposes and awards subcontracts when negotiations have been concluded; ensures that subcontractors have all the required bonds and insurance policies in place before allowing work to begin, resolving problems as they arise regarding the interpretation/administration of the contracts
• Ensures that all terms and specifications in the contract are being met; inspects work in progress at frequent intervals to ensure that work put in place is in accordance with the plans and specifications; works with the superintendent to ensure that uniformly high standards of quality are established and maintained throughout the project; documents construction problems/deficiencies encountered for future reference
• Approves all subcontractor work for partial and/or full payment, approving and coding invoices and signing pay requests; ensures that all close-out documentation and punch list items are satisfactorily resolved before authorizing final release of retainage; monitors subcontractors and vendors for adherence to performance and payment obligations under the agreement and makes timely notifications to Risk Management or the surety as required
• Establishes and maintains a cost accounting system in accordance with corporate guidelines; oversees the conversion of bid documents to the various cost elements in the Job Cost Statement; prepares monthly job status reports for review by management; investigates and attempts to remedy cost variances that are not within established norms; reviews Labor Cost Reports with the superintendent at regular intervals and ensures that field supervisors are kept up to date on the unit costs for their work and how it compares with the bid estimate
• Prepares and submits the monthly pay request for the owners and architects, ensuring that billings are processed in an accurate, timely manner; if delays in payment are encountered, the PM identifies and corrects the cause of the delay in order to expedite payment
• Works with the Scheduling department to develop a master construction schedule outlining the sequence of work to be performed; ensures that the CPM schedule is updated periodically, based on change orders, field performance, availability of construction materials and similar factors that can impact the final completion date
• Distributes proposed changes for pricing, prices any self-perform work, verifies subcontractor pricing, and evaluates the schedule impact due to the change in scope; submits and negotiates proposed changes, ensuring that necessary owner approvals have been obtained in writing before construction work begins and notifies the superintendent of the accepted changes
• Works together with the superintendent, ensures compliance with all federal, state and municipal laws, ordinances and building codes related to construction, including company policies and procedures dealing with employment, compensation, health, safety, labor/management relations, etc.; takes corrective action as necessary to ensure compliance, reducing company exposure to litigation and/or fines
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with completion of a project, including closeout documentation, completion reports, collection of final monies due, SWPPP, etc.
• In regards to safety, establishes the requirements and expectations for the project; reviews the safety manual and procedures with the project team; establishes the requirements for safety inspections and the use of Predictive Solutions; reviews accident reports and other documents dealing with overall safety practices

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in Construction Management or related degree.
• You must have 10+ years of experience working on large commercial construction projects.
• Austin Commercial is proud of our customer service reputation and is looking for construction professionals with the same dedication.
• Experience in one or more of the following types of construction: airports, high rises, healthcare facilities, semiconductor wafer fabs, university facilities, research labs, sports facilities, corporate build-to-suite, hospitality, or themed entertainment.
• Experience with project management software.
• Experience with cost projection, scheduling, financial analysis, budget reviews, and labor reports.
• Ability to build and manage direct reports.
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment).

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about Austin, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/who-we-are.

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Austin (“The Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all federal, state, and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

No Agency Inquiries Please

Austin Industries and all operating divisions (Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial, and Austin Industrial) do not accept unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries from staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters. Any unsolicited resumes, candidates’ names, or summaries submitted to Austin Industries, or any of its employee-owners, become the property of Austin Industries and Austin Industries will not pay a placement fee.

About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America’s most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world-class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting-edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high-rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial. We Own It!

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