Project Engineer

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 Construction Project Engineer will be based in the Midwest and will service our clients in a multi-state region. You may also travel across the country. You will have the opportunity to build large, complex, iconic design-build projects valued at $30 million and above. In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through to closeout.

The Specifics of the Role

Build client and subcontractor relationships.

Team with architects, engineers, and planners to create and manage a design schedule.

Assist in the establishment of project forecasts and budgets.

Manage costs and ensure adherence to budget.

Accept responsibility for project execution.

Mentor and develop interns and new incoming project management staff.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.

0 to 5 years of experience managing construction projects, ideally design-build.

Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.

Previous experience as part of a successful project management team.

Ability to walk a job site, climb ladders, and scale multi-floor scaffolding.

Ability to lift objects weighing 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, including 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; 401(k); 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 individual.