Project Director

Wasson Enterprise; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Project Director to provide leadership on design-build projects from inception to completion. You will be the single point of contact for the owner and design team, ensuring quality and timely execution on projects valued from $60 million to over $250 million.

Based in St. Louis, MO, you will build client and subcontractor relationships, mentor project managers, establish forecasts and budgets, and manage costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction-related field or equivalent.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Establish project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs.
• Accept full responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related

Job description

Role Summary

As a Project Director, you will provide leadership on projects as the single point of contact for the owner and design department. Ensure quality and timely execution of design‑build projects from design to completion and deliver the best solutions on projects valued from $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, the Project Director works with marketing, pre‑construction services, business unit leaders, and mentors Project Managers and Engineers and has overall responsibility for these projects.

The Specifics of the Role

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Establish project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs.
• Accept full responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 15‑20 years of experience managing construction projects ($100 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

• This position is based in St. Louis, MO.
• 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.

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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.