Project Director - Mission Critical (Chicago)

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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

As a Project Director in the Mission Critical group, you will provide leadership on projects as the single point of contact for the owner, design department, and the project staff. Ensure quality and timely execution of design/build projects from design to completion and deliver the best solutions on projects valued anywhere from a $50 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, The Project Director will work with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and mentoring Project Managers and Engineers and have overall responsibility for these projects.

The Specifics of the Role

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related
• 15+ years of experience managing construction projects ($50+ 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 the Midwest region.
• 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 Chicago Business Journal, 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).
• 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $165,000 - $190,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Engineering

• Industries

  Construction

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