Project Director - Midwest

Clayco; Illinois; On-site; USD 165,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Illinois is seeking a Project Director to oversee design-build projects from $60 million to over $250 million. The role includes managing project executions, mentoring staff, and maintaining relationships with clients and subcontractors. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience in construction management, a bachelor's degree, and strong leadership skills. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary range of $165,000 - $190,000 and involves travel across the Midwest.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience managing $100+ million construction projects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles and practices.
• Previous success in leading project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Create and manage a design schedule with the team.
• Establish project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs and accept full responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Client relationship building

Design scheduling

Budget management

Education

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

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 $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.

Overview

As a Project Director, you will be based in the Midwest and provide leadership on projects as the "single point of contact" for the owner, design department, and the project staff. Ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion and deliver the best solutions on projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, the Project Director will work with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and mentoring Project Managers and Engineers and have overall responsibility for these projects.

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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 15+ 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.

What You Should Know

• This position will service our clients in the Midwest region.
• 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.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is approximately $165,000 - $190,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Engineering
• Industries: Construction