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Project Director

Project Director

CRG • Chicago, IL, United States
30+ days ago
Salary
$165,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Project Director

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 sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects.

As a Project Director, 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 $60 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

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
  • 15+ 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.

Some Things You Should Know

  • 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 Top 400 Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
  • 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors Green 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. 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).
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