Senior Project Engineer - Midwest

Senior Project Engineer

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 $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast‑track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Senior Project Engineer will be based on the construction project site and 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, 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 additional responsibilities to become a Project Manager.

• Participate with the project team and pre‑construction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on development of a project site logistics plan.
• Assist the 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 analysis 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 pre‑construction 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.

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 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 access multi‑floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects of at least 50 lbs.

• This position will service our clients in the Midwest region.
• Travel will be required; our clients and projects are nationwide.
• 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 will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain's Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Design‑Build Contractor (Top
  5).
• Discretionary annual bonus: subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more.

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. The Clayco nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $80,000–$90,000 annually (not adjusted for location).