Project Manager - Life Sciences

CRG Real Estate Solutions; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Project Manager to take projects from concept through closeout in the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharma sector. You’ll work with a team to deliver design-build projects ranging from $20M to over $200M while serving clients nationwide and based in St. Louis, MO.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in CM, engineering, architecture or related field, and 6–10 years of construction project leadership with strong safety and cost-reporting skills. Travel will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM, engineering, architecture or related field.
• 6–10 years of experience managing construction projects over $25M.
• Experience with design-build delivery preferred.
• Strong safety record and commitment to quality and safety.
• Experience with set-up, budgeting, buyout and cost reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices and technology.
• Proven leadership of a project management team.

Responsibilities

• Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on site logistics planning.
• Assist Superintendent in managing subcontractors.
• Maintain understanding of the contract terms between Clayco and Owner.
• Oversee submittal, change order, and pay request processes.
• Assist in generating project costs and Job Cost Reports.
• Contribute to quarterly Total Cost Projection analyses.
• Monitor and record staff training and project labor.
• Report and track equipment needs and mobilization.
• Assist preconstruction in bidding projects.
• Implement safety, EEO and affirmative action programs.
• Participate in the project’s quality processes and close-out activities.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Cost reporting

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Team leadership

Field supervision

Physical ability

Education

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

Job description

About Us

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 Project Manager will be responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout within the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector. You will work as part of a team to provide the best solutions on design-build projects anywhere from $20 million to over $200 million.

The Specifics of the Role

• Participate with project team and preconstruction services in development of a Project Chart of Accounts.
• Coordinate with Project Superintendent in development of a project site logistics plan.
• Assist 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 analyzing 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 preconstruction services in bidding projects.
• Implement applicable safety, EEO, and Affinite Action programs.
• Participate in the project's quality process.
• Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
• 6 -10 years of experience managing construction projects ($25+ million) ideally design-build.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Previous experience with set-up, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.

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, which includes 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).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

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.