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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.

About Clayco Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI)

As part of our integrated service offerings, Clayco’s Systems and Equipment Innovations (SEI) offers a turnkey solution to execute complex building systems and process systems. Clayco SEI provides preconstruction, design, purchasing, and installation of mechanical, electrical, and process scopes of work.

The Role We Want You For

As an MEP Project Manager with SEI, you will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical, electrical, process (MEP), and associated construction scopes for Clayco projects. This includes the development of comprehensive MEP scope documents, the creation of MEP bid packages in the early stages of project planning, and leading subcontractor negotiations. This role will also involve providing leadership and guidance to both the design team and clients, ensuring effective document reviews, and addressing scope modifications during the construction phase. You'll serve as the key liaison between the original scope and any field adjustments that arise. Additionally, the MEP Project Manager will supervise and coordinate the efforts of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and elevator subcontractors on-site, ensuring the successful, on-time, and on-budget completion of projects. This includes ensuring that construction work aligns with the project drawings and specifications, maintaining high standards of quality, contract compliance, change management, and scheduling.

The Specifics of the Role

• Plans, and specification analysis, MEP systems interrelationships, construction sequencing and project schedule.
• Facilitate problem solving, as may arise, between MEP Subcontractors during construction.
• Validate design issues related to MEP and suggest alternative solutions.
• Manage the MEP submittals.
• Oversee the logging and posting of all MEP changes and as-built information on field drawings.
• Oversee the scope review, budgeting, and justification of MEP change work order.
• Oversee quality control process of the installation of MEP work.
• Work with Project management team to direct, monitor and oversee the activities of MEP Subcontractor.
• Coordination and administration of MEP related materials, systems, and shop drawings submittals.
• Liaison with consultant MEP engineers, inspectors, and relevant staff.
• Ensure that MEP subcontractors provide and adhere to relevant quality documentation and records.
• Ensure that MEP Subcontractors adheres to project safety regulations.
• Assist with project planning – hosting coordination meetings, writing work scopes, getting quotes, scheduling work.
• Train and mentor junior members. Encourage training and development through performance management with a focus on retention.
• Provide technical input related to contract drawings and documents.
• Contribute to weekly Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
• 6-10 years of experience in the managing MEP projects/scope.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill to manage multiple trades and personalities.
• Working knowledge of architectural, structural, civil documents to understand how the mechanical/electrical systems are integrated into the building.
• Good understanding of Specifications Divisions and navigation within for coordinating responsibilities, various testing and documentation requirements of the project.
• Understanding of Codes for Building, Plumbing, NFPA (fire, electrical, etc.), Mechanical, and Life Safety systems.
• Strong working knowledge with computers, laptops, iPad type instruments, Microsoft Office Suite, various construction industry applications.

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 and SEI 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 and SEI?

• 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).

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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

EFC International is a leading global supplier of engineered fasteners and specialty components serving the automotive, industrial, and distribution markets. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service and technical expertise to support our customers worldwide.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated Account Manager to join our Inside Sales team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing all inside sales functions for an assigned group of outside sales representatives and customers. The Account Manager will serve as a key technical and commercial resource for customers, utilizing experience in industrial applications and fastener solutions to help resolve challenges and recommend appropriate products. This position requires a proactive problem solver who can collaborate with customers and internal teams to deliver effective technical and business solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Communicate with customers by phone and email to process orders and inquiries.

Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships.

Enter new customer data and update existing sales data in the company database.

Partner with outside sales representatives to keep account activities and communications current.

Prepare and distribute quotations for customers as requested.

Address and overcome technical and business objections of prospective customers.

Respond to customer requests promptly and efficiently.

Monitor stock levels and set up stock agreements with customers.

Confirm scheduling and order changes and provide timely updates to customers.

Investigate and resolve customer delivery issues.

Coordinate with accounting to arrange customer payment terms when needed.

Enter orders accurately to minimize errors or omissions.

Provide technical literature to customers upon request.

Answer technical questions related to fasteners, components, and industrial applications.

Review customer prints and specifications to recommend appropriate product solutions.

Act as a technical problem solver by helping customers troubleshoot application challenges and identify the best component solutions.

Investigate and process return requests for defective materials.

Qualifications

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.

2+ years of inside sales, account management, or customer service experience.

Experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, or fastener-related products strongly preferred.

Experience with SAP and/or the automotive industry is a strong plus.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail.

Ability to problem-solve and collaborate effectively with both customers and internal teams.

Why Join EFC?

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional development and growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative team culture

The opportunity to work with global customers and industry leaders