Project Manager- Midwest

Clayco; Illinois; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Project Manager based in the Southwest to lead design-build efforts from concept through closeout on projects ranging from $20 million to over $200 million. You will coordinate with project teams, manage costs, subcontractors, and safety programs while ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and strong client satisfaction across nationwide projects.

We offer a fast-paced environment with opportunities to contribute to high-profile developments and collaborative design-build

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Take projects from conceptual stages through closeout as part of a design-build team.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent in development of site logistics and budgets.
• Assist Superintendent in management of subcontractors and submittal processes.
• Maintain understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract and change orders.
• Generate project costs and Job Cost Reports; forecast quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Monitor and train staff; track project labor and equipment needs.
• Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes.

Skills

Project management

Budget planning

Cost reporting

Safety

Team leadership

Design-build understanding

Education

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

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 industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

The Project Manager will be based in the Southwest. In this role you will be responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout. 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 Aff. 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 is based in the Southwest.
• 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!

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.