Operations Executive

Clayco; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Learning & development programs

Job summary

Clayco is seeking an Operations Executive to oversee design-build projects, serving as the primary contact for clients, project teams, and design departments. You will drive on-time, on-budget delivery, mentor Project Managers and Engineers, and coordinate with marketing, pre-construction, and operations to manage scheduling, cost control, and closeout.

You will lead multi-phase programs, develop cost projections and job cost reports, ensure safety compliance, and champion continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 20-25 years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability when dealing with various stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in leading project teams, managing subcontracts, and handling subcontractor relations.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, EEO requirements, and quality control standards.
• Ability to physically navigate job sites, including climbing ladders and multi-floor scaffolding.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a large-scale project 500M-1B in value, or multiple projects.
• Serve as the single point of contact for clients, design teams, and project staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Lead and coordinate project phases from planning to closeout, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop detailed project contract status reports and project site logistics plans.
• Oversee pay request processes, monitor project costs, and track job cost reports.
• Analyze and forecast quarterly total cost projections and labor costs.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment while monitoring subcontractor buyouts.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction services to oversee the bidding process.
• Ensure compliance with safety, EEO, and affirmative action program requirements.
• Lead quality processes and monitor project training and development programs.
• Manage the project closeout process, ensuring adherence to schedules and final deliverables.
• Assist in tracking back charges, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
• Lead through change, build consensus, and motivate teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Scheduling

Subcontractor relations

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Mentoring

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

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

As an Operations Executive, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the successful execution of design-build projects. Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, project teams, and design departments, you will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and operations to manage project phases including scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost control, and project closeout. Additionally, you will mentor and manage Project Managers and Engineers, ensuring team success and project excellence.

The Specifics of the Role

• Oversee a large-scale project 500M-1B in value, or multiple projects.
• Serve as the single point of contact for clients, design teams, and project staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Lead and coordinate project phases from planning to closeout, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop detailed project contract status reports and project site logistics plans.
• Oversee pay request processes, monitor project costs, and track job cost reports.
• Analyze and forecast quarterly total cost projections and labor costs.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment while monitoring subcontractor buyouts.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction services to oversee the bidding process.
• Ensure compliance with safety, EEO, and affirmative action program requirements.
• Lead quality processes and monitor project training and development programs.
• Manage the project closeout process, ensuring adherence to schedules and final deliverables.
• Assist in tracking back charges, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
• Lead through change, build consensus, and motivate teams to achieve goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 20-25 years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability when dealing with various stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in leading project teams, managing subcontracts, and handling subcontractor relations.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, EEO requirements, and quality control standards.
• Ability to physically navigate job sites, including climbing ladders and multi-floor scaffolding.
• Able to lift up to 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).
• 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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.