Senior Project Director

About the role

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 $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life science, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of contact for the owner, design department, and project staff on construction project sites.
• Provide leadership and ensure quality and timely execution of design‑build projects from design to completion.
• Deliver solutions on projects valued from $60 million to over $250 million.
• Work with marketing, pre‑construction services, business unit leaders, and mentor Project Managers and Engineers.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or a related field.
• 15‑20 years of experience managing construction projects ($100 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.

Qualifications

• Position services clients regionally.
• Clayco offers a collaborative design‑build approach unmatched by other builders.
• Work on creative, complex, award‑winning, high‑profile jobs.
• Fast‑paced environment.
• Classified as a safety‑sensitive role; candidates subject to comprehensive background check including mandatory drug testing.

Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus based on company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and