Manage design-build construction projects from design through closeout: scheduling, subcontractor coordination and buyout, cost reporting and forecasting, submittals/change orders/pay requests, quality and safety oversight, site logistics, equipment and labor tracking, mentor junior staff and support preconstruction bidding.
About Us
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers clients across North America the highest quality solutions on time, on budget, and above and beyond expectations. With $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.
The Role We Want You For
The Senior Project Engineer will provide high level support to the project staff to ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion. These phases include: Scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost reporting, preparation of subcontracts, the handling of owner coordination, construction quality oversight, and project closeout. You may run smaller projects on your own, mentor Project Engineers, Summer Construction Interns, and take on the additional responsibilities to become a Project Manager.
The Specifics of the Role
- Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
- Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan.
- Assist Superintendent in the management of subcontractors.
- Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract.
- Oversee the submittal, change order, and pay request process.
- Assist in generation of project costs and Job Cost Report.
- Contribute to the analyzing and forecast of quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
- Monitor and record training of all staff personnel.
- Monitor project labor.
- Report and track equipment needs.
- Assist preconstruction services in bidding projects.
- Implement applicable safety, EEO, and Affirmative Action programs.
- Participate in the project’s quality process.
- Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
- 3-7 years of experience managing construction projects ($5+ million) ideally design-build.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
- Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
- Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
- Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.
Some Things You Should Know
- Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
- No other builder can offer the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
- We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs.
- The pace is fast!
- This position is classified as a safety-sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
Why Clayco?
- 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
Benefits
- Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401k, generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!
Compensation
- The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $75,000 - $90,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).
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