Senior Project Engineer

CRG Real Estate Solutions; Indiana; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Medical, dental and vision plans

401k

Generous PTO

Job summary

Clayco is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to be based on the construction project site, providing high-level support to ensure quality and on-time execution from design to completion. Responsibilities include scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost reporting, and owner coordination, with potential to mentor others and progress to PM.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3–7 years’ experience managing $5+ million projects, preferably design-build, plus the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related is required.
• 3–7 years of experience managing construction projects over $5M, ideally design-build.
• Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
• Experience leading a successful project management team.

Responsibilities

• Develop project Chart of Accounts with the project team.
• Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on the site logistics plan.
• Assist in subcontractor management and safety processes.
• Oversee submittals, change orders, and pay requests.
• Contribute to cost reporting and quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Participate in bidding projects and project close-out processes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Construction principles

Safety compliance

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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 Senior Project Engineer will be based on the construction project site and will provide high level support to the project staff to ensure quality and timely execution of design-build projects from design to completion. These phases include: Scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost reporting, preparation of subcontracts, the handling of owner coordination, construction quality oversight, and project closeout. You may run smaller projects on your own, mentor Project Engineers, Summer Construction Interns, and take on the additional responsibilities to become a Project Manager.

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 Affiative 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.
• 3-7 years of experience managing construction projects ($5+ 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

• 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.