Senior Project Manager

Clayco; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in St. Louis, MO to lead design-build projects from concept to completion. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field, and at least 8 years of relevant experience. Key responsibilities include project oversight, client management, and cost reporting, along with ensuring high-quality execution. This role requires significant travel across the U.S. and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including discretionary bonuses and flexible spending accounts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field, or foreign equivalent.
• 8+ years of experience in field work and environmental safety.
• Experience in cost reporting and subcontractor negotiation.
• 5 years experience with CPM scheduling.
• 5 years experience generating RFIs and reviewing submittals.
• 5 years experience with BIM 360, PM Web, Blue Beam or Building Connected.
• Willingness to relocate to various U.S. worksites and travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and execution of design/build projects.
• Analyze and forecast project costs.
• Lead client and subcontractor relationship management.
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Reports.
• Develop project forecasts and budgets.
• Mentor and develop PM staff.
• Lead client and subcontractor relationships.

Skills

Project management

Field work experience

Cost monitoring

Client relationship management

Negotiation skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

BIM 360

PM Web

Blue Beam

Building Connected

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 Manager 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.

The Specifics of the Role

• Oversight of engineers tasked with quality and timely execution of design/build projects, including all design coordination, pre‑construction services, construction management and post‑construction services, these tasks include scheduling, subcontractor bid package preparation and analysis, document control, cost reporting and preparation of subcontractors.
• Oversee project pay request process.
• Monitor project costs and Job Cost Reports.
• Analyze and forecast quarterly Total Cost Projection reports.
• Lead the project’s quality process.
• Develop, schedule and lead project close‑out processes.
• Build client and subcontractor relationships.
• Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
• Establish project forecasts and budgets.
• Manage costs.
• Accept full responsibility for project execution.
• Mentor and develop project management staff.
• Implement and monitor training of all staff personnel.
• Negotiate and secure new business.
• Responsible for the safety, quality, and profitability of projects.
• Leads project meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and assist in labor negotiations and strategy meetings.
• Monitor/control construction to ensure project is built on schedule and within budget; investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.
• Maintains, tracks, and reports all financial aspects of the project.
• Facilitate and participate in client presentations and project interviews.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree (Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture or related field), or foreign degree equivalent, and 8 years of experience.
• 8 years of experience conducting field work in environmental safety for the construction industry.
• 8 years of experience providing quantity survey and estimates, analyzing subcontractor pricing, monitoring scopes, and negotiating subcontracts.
• 5 years of experience working with a CPM Schedule.
• 5 years of experience generating RFIs and reviewing submittals for the construction industry.
• 5 years of experience with any combination of the following: BIM 360, PM Web, Blue Beam or Building Connected.
• Position requires relocation to various unanticipated worksites within continental U.S.
• Requires up to 75% of time at assigned worksite, including various unanticipated worksites within the continental U.S.
• Requires domestic travel up to 25% of time to project sites.
• Employer will accept any suitable combination of full and part‑time equivalent employment experience.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is based in our St. Louis, MO office
• 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 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).
• 2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).

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.