Senior Project Engineer - Life Sciences

Clayco

St. Louis (MO)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Vision benefits

401k

Paid time off

Bonus program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in St. Louis, MO. Responsibilities include overseeing projects from inception to completion in the Life Sciences sector, providing support to project staff, coordinating site logistics, and managing subcontractors. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 3-7 years of experience managing substantial projects. Benefits include a comprehensive package and discretionary annual bonus. Travel is required as projects span nationwide.

Qualifications

3-7 years of experience managing construction projects ($5+ million) ideally design-build.
Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi‑floor scaffolding.
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.

Responsibilities

Take projects from conceptual stages through closeout within the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector.
Provide high level support to the project staff to ensure quality execution of design-build projects.
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 analysing 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 affirmative action programs.
Participate in the project’s quality process.
Contribute to schedule and project close-out processes.

Skills

Construction principles

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

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

Tools

Design-build process

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.

The Role We Want You For

The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout within the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector. You 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 analysing 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 affirmative 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

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?

2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
2025 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
2025 ENR Top 100 Design‑Build Firms – Design‑Build Contractor (Top 5).
2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
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.

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