Project Engineer

Clayco; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Discretionary Annual Bonus

401(k) plan

PTO and paid company holidays

Job summary

Clayco, a leading construction firm, is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to manage projects across North America. This position offers the chance to work on iconic projects valued at $30 million and above, requiring strong project management skills and an educational background in construction or engineering.

Qualifications

• 0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects.
• Ability to walk on job sites and handle physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage costs and ensure adherence to project budgets.
• Build client and subcontractor relationships and foster teamwork.
• Mentor and develop interns and new project management staff.

Skills

Construction principles

Project management

Budget management

Education

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

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Clayco

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 Role We Want You For

The Construction Project Engineer will be based in the Midwest and will service our clients in a multi-state region. You may also travel across the country. You will have the opportunity to build large, complex, iconic design-build projects valued at $30 million and above. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through to closeout.

The Specifics of the Role

• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with architects, engineers, and planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Assist in the establishment of project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs and ensure adherence to budget.
• Accept responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop interns and new incoming project management staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects, ideally design-build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience as part of a successful project management team.
• Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects weighing at least 50 lbs.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position will service our clients 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, including mandatory drug testing.

Why Clayco?

• 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!

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 individual.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

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