Operations Executive

• Oversee a large-scale project 500M-1B in value, or multiple projects.
• Serve as the single point of contact for clients, design teams, and project staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Lead and coordinate project phases from planning to closeout, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Develop detailed project contract status reports and project site logistics plans.
• Oversee pay request processes, monitor project costs, and track job cost reports.
• Analyze and forecast quarterly total cost projections and labor costs.
• Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment while monitoring subcontractor buyouts.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction services to oversee the bidding process.
• Ensure compliance with safety, EEO, and Affirmative Action program requirements.
• Lead quality processes and monitor project training and development programs.
• Manage the project closeout process, ensuring adherence to schedules and final deliverables.
• Assist in tracking back charges, change orders, and budget adjustments.
• Mentor and manage project teams, fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation.
• Lead through change, build consensus, and motivate teams to achieve goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 20-25 years of experience in construction project management.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing talent.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability when dealing with various stakeholders.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in leading project teams, managing subcontracts, and handling subcontractor relations.
• Familiarity with safety protocols, EEO requirements, and quality control standards.
• Ability to physically navigate job sites, including climbing ladders and multi-floor scaffolding.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.

• 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.

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).

• 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!

• 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 case.

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