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 $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional and residential related building projects.
Why Clayco?
Best Places to Work - St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal
ENR - Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#20), ENR - Top Green Builders (#5)
The Role We Want You For:
The Vice President will be responsible for working within the Industrial Business Unit to acquire work, and then overseeing the successful execution of multiple projects as the "executive in charge". Success will be measured by winning the business and keeping our clients happy, while ensuring our projects maintain schedule, budget, and the industry leading level of safety we demand.
This person is a leader, currently employed, and is capable of working on large and complex projects that are typically design-build delivery. This is a driven, entrepreneurial individual with Distribution Center, Manufacturing, and/or Food & Beverage construction expertise, along with general commercial Real Estate Development knowledge. This is a mentor and communicator, looking to truly establish his or her career, by successfully leading teams of construction professionals and developing future leaders and future business at Clayco.
The Specifics of the Role:
Develop a Business Plan
Develop Business in the Market
Lead the team in RFQ/RFP/ GMP responses
Negotiate the deal and contract with the owner
Manage the field staff in project setup and project execution
Manage the field staff in project delivery of the project (safety, financial, schedule, quality).
Maintain client relationships
Ultimately responsible for the delivery of the projects.
Maintain complete understanding of the Clayco/Owner contract
Monitor project costs and Job Cost Report
Monitor project labor projections and costs
Lead role with Preconstruction services in bidding projects
Requirements:
15+ Years of Experience in construction management or operations
Demonstrated successful management of projects of at least $100 million or multiple smaller projects simultaneously (design build preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering required
Complete knowledge of construction principles/practices required
Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals
Proficient at leading project teams dealing with subcontracts, subcontractors and/or self-perform work.
Proficient at leading a successful project team, including development of employee and maintaining relationships with external entities
Creative and results-oriented, with a strong sense of urgency
Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.