Clayco
Engineering Project Manager – Mission Critical
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers the highest quality solutions to clients across North America—on time, on budget, and above expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the \"art and science of building\", offering fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential projects. About Clayco Design and Engineering
Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) was created to diversify and grow Clayco’s industrial business unit’s capabilities, with a focus on efficiently delivering robust design-build architectural and engineering solutions. The CDE team brings extensive engineering expertise from a wide range of industrial sectors, including food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life sciences. The Role We Want You For
You will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering highly technical engineering design packages for Mission Critical and Data Center projects across the U.S. This role involves close collaboration with internal design and construction teams to execute complex, fast-paced design-build projects that meet strict uptime, scalability, and security standards. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of high-performance environments and mission critical systems, and can guide teams through all phases—from conceptual design to final delivery. The Specifics of the Role
Lead engineering and design teams in executing Tier-certified, mission critical facility projects Manage quality and technical excellence through structured design reviews and cross-discipline coordination Collaborate with clients to define operational goals, including redundancy (N+1, 2N), energy efficiency (PUE), and capacity planning Oversee submittal reviews, RFI responses, and on-site field verifications Develop and review MEP designs for data center cooling, power, and system integration Present engineering updates and solutions to clients and stakeholders Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools for progress tracking Communicate technical details clearly through reports and presentations Apply knowledge of construction principles and evolving design methodologies Lead cross-functional teams in a high-performance environment Perform site visits, inspections, and technical audits (including climbing ladders and accessing infrastructure) Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related preferred) 10+ years of engineering design experience, including 3+ years in Mission Critical/Data Center environments 2+ years managing multi-disciplinary design teams, preferably in fast-track design/build settings Strong knowledge of power systems, cooling technologies (CRAH, CRAC, chilled water), and BMS integration Familiarity with industry standards: Uptime Institute Tier levels, NFPA 70E, ASHRAE 90.1/TC 9.9, etc. Experience in both greenfield and retrofit data center projects a strong plus Competitive, problem-solving mindset Strong client management and technical leadership skills Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-reliability designs Willingness and ability to travel to project and client sites nationwide Some Things You Should Know
No one offers a collaborative design-build approach like Clayco We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile projects The pace is fast! This position is safety‑sensitive and subject to a background check and 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 role depends on multiple factors including education, experience, skills, certifications, location, and internal equity. Each compensation decision is made based on the specific details of the case. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Engineering, Management, and Design Industries
Construction, Engineering Services, and Design Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clayco by 2x.
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Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering, and construction firm that safely delivers the highest quality solutions to clients across North America—on time, on budget, and above expectations. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco specializes in the \"art and science of building\", offering fast-track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential projects. About Clayco Design and Engineering
Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) was created to diversify and grow Clayco’s industrial business unit’s capabilities, with a focus on efficiently delivering robust design-build architectural and engineering solutions. The CDE team brings extensive engineering expertise from a wide range of industrial sectors, including food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life sciences. The Role We Want You For
You will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering highly technical engineering design packages for Mission Critical and Data Center projects across the U.S. This role involves close collaboration with internal design and construction teams to execute complex, fast-paced design-build projects that meet strict uptime, scalability, and security standards. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of high-performance environments and mission critical systems, and can guide teams through all phases—from conceptual design to final delivery. The Specifics of the Role
Lead engineering and design teams in executing Tier-certified, mission critical facility projects Manage quality and technical excellence through structured design reviews and cross-discipline coordination Collaborate with clients to define operational goals, including redundancy (N+1, 2N), energy efficiency (PUE), and capacity planning Oversee submittal reviews, RFI responses, and on-site field verifications Develop and review MEP designs for data center cooling, power, and system integration Present engineering updates and solutions to clients and stakeholders Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools for progress tracking Communicate technical details clearly through reports and presentations Apply knowledge of construction principles and evolving design methodologies Lead cross-functional teams in a high-performance environment Perform site visits, inspections, and technical audits (including climbing ladders and accessing infrastructure) Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related preferred) 10+ years of engineering design experience, including 3+ years in Mission Critical/Data Center environments 2+ years managing multi-disciplinary design teams, preferably in fast-track design/build settings Strong knowledge of power systems, cooling technologies (CRAH, CRAC, chilled water), and BMS integration Familiarity with industry standards: Uptime Institute Tier levels, NFPA 70E, ASHRAE 90.1/TC 9.9, etc. Experience in both greenfield and retrofit data center projects a strong plus Competitive, problem-solving mindset Strong client management and technical leadership skills Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-reliability designs Willingness and ability to travel to project and client sites nationwide Some Things You Should Know
No one offers a collaborative design-build approach like Clayco We work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile projects The pace is fast! This position is safety‑sensitive and subject to a background check and 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 role depends on multiple factors including education, experience, skills, certifications, location, and internal equity. Each compensation decision is made based on the specific details of the case. Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level Employment type
Full‑time Job function
Engineering, Management, and Design Industries
Construction, Engineering Services, and Design Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Clayco by 2x.
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