Jobs in Tempe, AZ

Chief Estimator

Fully Remote

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5+ years of electrical estimating expertise and will play a crucial role in assessing project requirements, preparing accurate cost estimates, and contributing to the successful execution of electrical installations. Candidates with industrial electrical estimating experience in Design Build/Design Assist for Data Centers would be top choice.

Job Duties:

Project Assessment:

• Collaborate with project managers and engineers to thoroughly understand the technical requirements of mission-critical/data center projects.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of project specifications, drawings, and other relevant documents to identify key project elements.

Cost Estimation:

• Utilize industry-standard estimating software and methodologies to prepare detailed and accurate cost estimates.
• Analyze project components, including labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor costs, to develop comprehensive project budgets.

Bid Preparation:

• Prepare and submit competitive and well-organized bids in a timely manner.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to obtain accurate and up-to-date pricing for materials and subcontractor services.

Risk Analysis:

• Evaluate potential risks associated with project execution and incorporate risk mitigation strategies into cost estimates.
• Provide insights into alternative solutions or cost-saving measures without compromising project quality.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the project management team to ensure alignment between the estimated costs and project budgets.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as engineering and operations, to gather insights that enhance the accuracy of estimates.

Requirements:

• The ability to interpret blueprints.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Proficient Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong ability to navigate Accubid software, and Trimble Estimation software.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in electrical estimating, with a focus on data center or large-scale commercial ($100m+) projects
• Proficiency in electrical estimating software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems and components.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Direct experience in Commercial and Industrial construction, with heavy emphasis on electrical.
• AccuBid Estimating Software Experience preferred.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance- Up to 80% of the Employee portion paid
• Health Savings Account (HSA) optional enrollment
• Paid Time Off after waiting period
• 401k after 90 days of employment with a company match up to 4% (Employees are 100% vested after 90 day waiting period.)
• Employee paid Dental, Vision, Life and Accident Insurance

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We have openings for CONSTRUCTION MECHANICAL Project Managers, SR PM's, and Project Executives

MUST HAVE CONSTRUCTION MECHANICAL BACKGROUND TO BE CONSIDERED!!

Responsibilities:

• Drive the successful completion of high-quality projects within specified timelines and budgets. Proactively manage scope changes, conduct thorough material assessments, and negotiate contracts to ensure project success.
• Reviews various reports to determine project status and determine actions required. Provides periodic status and end of contract cost and budget analysis.
• Facilitate and participate in project meetings to align with customer expectations and company standards. Lead pre-job planning sessions to ensure clear understanding of project requirements among team members.
• Assembles an estimates projects. Reviews the final estimate and ensures the proper loading of those numbers into the project cost system.
• Communicates all project issues to the appropriate level of management in a timely manner.
• Documents planning meeting results and ensures all action items are completed. Develops and keeps current all project schedules. Ensures all schedules mesh with the master project schedule and resolves conflicts when they occur.
• Prepares and submits monthly contract billings to ensure proper cash flow during contract performance. Protects the company’s interest by managing all financial aspects of the contract. Completes project closeout/inactivation within prescribed period including the final project billing to obtain full funding.
• Manages conflict resolution with customers, vendors, trades or Partners. Leads and manages other project managers. Provides leadership, shares technical expertise and experience to other Partners.
• Identifies and develops policies and procedures for continuous aggressive improvement.
• Assembles estimates for projects. Visits job sites or onsite offices, performs work inspections, checks job progress, and resolves project and contract issues.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Sciences, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field is preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of proven experience in successfully leading projects and programs within the construction or engineering industry.
• Experience in successfully leading projects and programs, on-schedule and within budget.
• Interpersonal skills to influence and spur change, facilitate and enhance performance within a cross functional environment.
• Proven ability to demonstrate a drive for results and accountability of business needs.
• Demonstrate decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.

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 primary function of the Structural Steel Estimator, Steel Procurement is to provide accurate bid proposals for Structural Steel and scope analysis for potential construction projects.

Specifics of the Role:

• Responsible for accurate material quantity take-off.
• Develops comprehensive, detailed proposal for the project estimated.
• Maintain project budget throughout each project, with profit and loss accountability.
• Identify opportunities for change orders and establish cost where applicable.
• Prepare, issue and track change order status for material above and beyond the original contract.
• Develop options and recommend best value solutions based on cost, engineering, quality, or availability of materials.
• Additional responsibilities include quote review, project management, and material purchasing.
• Ensure department achieves goals through management and leadership mentality.
• Functions as Lead Estimator.

Requirements:

• Knowledge and understanding of Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals
• Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications
• Ability to prepare proposals with minimum supervision
• Candidates must have a strong understanding of detailed estimating, estimating techniques and cost control
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. Candidates should be able to clearly articulate bid inclusions, exclusions, and proposal clarifications with owners and subcontractors
• Must be able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities
• Review proposals, specifications, drawing, attend pre-bid meetings, etc…to determine scope of work and develop quantity take-offs
• Develops and maintains relationships with general contractor
• Responsible for buyout process with Project Manager

Education/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience.
• Bachelors degree in Construction management or Engineer recommended.
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required.
• Problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with all types of individuals.
• Project set up, budget planning, buy out, and cost reporting experience is a must
• Good understanding of critical path scheduling.
• Energetic and highly motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
• Entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to work equally well on own as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge and understanding of building construction combined with steel design concepts presented on architectural and engineering drawings.
• Ability to understand construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite, On-Screen Estimating software and ACC Build.

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, 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.

Shape the future of a 40-year real estate development legacy! If you thrive on managing complex commercial construction projects, building strong GC relationships, and delivering best-in-class developments, this is your opportunity to learn from an industry veteran and grow into a leadership role with a national developer where loyalty, ownership, and long-term vision define the culture!

Govig – Your #1 full-service recruiting firm, your access to the best opportunities available, is seeking a CONSTRUCTION MANAGER for a privately held real estate development company based in Phoenix, AZ.

About the company. Founded in 1982, our client is a privately held real estate development company with a 40+ year track record of developing, managing, and investing in commercial and residential assets across more than 15 states. Their vertically integrated platform spans site selection and entitlements through construction management, leasing, and property management, making them a true full-cycle real estate partner.

About the position. The Construction Manager’s responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain effective, professional, and team-oriented relationships with owners, consultants, code enforcement officials, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Become thoroughly familiar with project budgets and estimates, bid spreadsheets, review all quotations and abstracts from development and general contractors.
• Prepare monthly project profitability forecasts for review with Vice President­ Construction Management.
• In conjunction with the Construction Coordinators, ensure that insurance certificates and endorsements from contractors are correct and are kept current.
• Promote the use of state-of-the-art technology to enhance productivity in all phases of the construction process.
• Participate in the project design process. Ascertain the risks involved and resources required for each prospective project in view of the size of the project, type of construction, ownership entity involved, terms and conditions of the contract, damages, bond requirements, payment terms, construction complexity and duration.
• Assist in the preparation and presentation of proposals for Development, Leasing and Property Management Teams.
• Conduct a pre-construction conference with the owner, architect, and contractors to review the project schedule and explain project procedures.
• Review value engineering and cost reduction ideas prior to construction.
• Regularly visit the projects to review project schedule status and other project issues with the contractor. Attend contractor coordination meetings held by the contractor. Walk the project with the contractor to review safety adequacy and the quality of the work in view of the specified quality control requirements and good workmanship standards. Initiate corrective action to overcome delays and solve performance problems.
• Expedite and manage the submittals process. Ensure that submittals are reviewed promptly. Establish and review the contract Submittal Log on weekly basis.
• Create and maintain a budget spreadsheet to include any updates with change orders.
• Communicate effectively (clearly express ideas/opinions,' use appropriate, and effective communication methods, deal with firm employees and clients openly and honestly, is receptive and attentive to communication/feedback from firm employees and clients).

What you need. To be a hero in this organization, the Construction Manager will have:

• Engineering, Construction Management or Architectural degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum five years’ experience in conceptual negotiated design-build and hard bid projects required
• Able to read and understand specifications and drawings required
• Familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook required
• Must be able and willing to travel out of state for project inspections

Have we sparked your interest? Ignite your career and apply today for a confidential conversation!

As a Project Engineer Intern at Graycor Construction Company, you will gain the critical hands-on experience necessary to build your successful career in construction. You will be assigned to work on a commercial construction project site, where you will receive ongoing, specialized one-on-one training, coaching and mentoring. You will be actively involved in your career development, making self-assessments of your progress against established core competencies.

• At Graycor, You Will Gain Experience in the Following Areas:Assist Project Manager and Superintendent in the efficient control and management of the project, while ensuring safety and quality programs are being executed on the project site.
• Develop and maintain the critical path project schedule, including ongoing revisions. Assist the Project Manager and/or Superintendent in the preparation of short-term look-ahead schedules and the application of Lean Construction techniques.
• Maintain project documentation and expedite to the Owner, Architect, and Engineers for approval. Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the provisions and requirements of all contract documents, including plans, specifications, owner’s contract, subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Assist in the procurement of equipment and materials, and track and expedite their delivery.
• Track and evaluate subcontractor and vendor performance. Interact with subcontractors and vendors regarding technical and contractual matters.
• To Be Considered for Graycor's Summer Internship Program, You Must:Be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student, actively pursuing a degree in construction management, engineering, or other relevant technical discipline.
• Have the ability to travel extensively and temporarily reside at the project site for the duration of the summer internship. Travel subsistence pay may apply.
• Ambition to grow professionally and acquire new knowledge and skills. Our most successful Interns are motivated to succeed and are passionate about construction within the private commercial construction sector.
• The fortitude to juggle competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Multi-tasking with a sense of urgency while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy is crucial.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with managers, co-workers, subcontractors, and construction craft employees.
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Why Build with Graycor's Growing, Dynamic Team?

Building Your Future is How We Build Ours. At Graycor, we seek out those with the highest potential and provide an empowering environment with tools that allow you to take ownership in your career development.

Stability Means Staying Ahead of the Curve. Graycor is committed to continuous improvement and reinvesting in evolving technologies. To ensure stability, we have a diversified project portfolio in a broad range of niche markets nationwide.

We Are Family. This is why we have an intense commitment to Safety. We want to make sure that every member of our Graycor family goes home each day to theirs. Our family-owned company also sponsors wellness and charitable events, casual employee get-togethers, lunch and learns, and other fun social events.

Our Greatest Asset? Our Name. Reputation is grown over time. Our dedication to our people and building trust has enabled us to cultivate long-term relationships with our clients, our partners, and each other.

Join the Graycor Family of Companies.

We’re Building Something More.

ABOUT THE GRAYCOR FAMILY OF COMPANIES

Established in 1921, the Graycor Companies provide General Contracting and Construction Management services to a wide variety of industrial and commercial construction markets across the US, Canada and Mexico. As a top ranking industry leader, Graycor commits to safe working environments, demands excellence and rewards passion.

As a diversified leader, we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

For more information, visit our website at Graycor family of companies is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer

Company Description

Everest Holdings is an investment and advisory services company focused on assets and clients in the Southwestern United States. Our investors and clients include some of the US's largest and most sophisticated participants in various markets. We have earned a reputation for producing above-standard returns and creating uncommon value for our stakeholders. Everest Holdings provides a nurturing and rewarding work environment where employees are stakeholders and their contributions are recognized and rewarded. Our employees are encouraged to get involved in the community and support causes that are meaningful to them.

Everest is committed to providing a fun, exciting, and rewarding work environment. Employees are true stakeholders in our investments, which fosters engagement, motivation, and a sense of fulfillment. We encourage our team members to be active in their communities and to contribute to causes they care about.

Role Description

The Senior / Lead Building Engineer will be the on-site technical lead responsible for all building systems and day-to-day engineering operations at several assets in our management portfolio. This individual will oversee mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), life safety, and building automation systems; manage maintenance staff and vendors; and partner closely with the on-site property management and tenant relations team to deliver a best-in-class tenant experience.

This is a full-time, on-site role reporting to the VP of Commercial Property Management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operation, inspection, and maintenance of all building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire/life safety, building automation, vertical transportation, and security interfaces).

• Supervise and mentor a small team of building engineers and maintenance technicians; help coordinate daily work assignments, schedules, and training.

• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs, including scheduling, documentation, and tracking of work orders.

• Troubleshoot and resolve building system issues promptly, minimizing downtime and disruption to tenants.

• Oversee vendor performance for engineering-related contracts (e.g., HVAC, elevators, fire systems, controls, specialty trades), including RFPs, scope definition, and invoice review.

• Assist property management with annual operating and capital budgets, including recommendations for building system upgrades and replacements.

• Support capital projects, tenant improvements, and reconfigurations, coordinating with contractors, engineers, and city inspectors as needed.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, environmental and safety regulations, and company policies.

• Maintain accurate records and logs, including equipment inventories, manuals, as-builts, and systems documentation.

• Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.

• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and customer service with the engineering and maintenance team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in commercial building engineering or facilities management, preferably in Class A high-rise office.

• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, VAVs, cooling towers, and control systems.

• Solid understanding of electrical distribution, lighting control systems, and emergency power.

• Experience supervising or leading an engineering/maintenance team.

• Familiarity with BMS/BAS platforms and work order/PM software.

• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical manuals.

• Excellent problem-solving skills; able to diagnose complex issues and implement practical solutions.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable interacting with tenants, vendors, and ownership.

• Relevant certifications/licensure preferred (e.g., refrigeration license, boiler license, Universal EPA, SMA/SMT, BOMA/RPA courses, or similar).

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, work on roofs and in mechanical spaces, and perform other physical tasks typical of a building engineering role.

Schedule: 3 weeks onsite/1 week remote; must be flexible to travel to project sites as needed (Chicago, Phoenix, and Jackson, MS are immediate needs, but must be available to travel to locations nationwide)

**We are also seeking 2 Jr Level Site Superintendents for Jackson, MS (salary $75 to 100K DOE)**

Site Superintendent

The Superintendent is responsible for the project schedule as it relates to the supervision of all field activities and physical construction. The Superintendent reports to and carries out the direction of the Project Manager regarding field operations, directing daily progress. Key objectives include achieving required quality and completing the project in the shortest possible time. Success depends on adequate staffing, sufficient materials, complete information, and proactive planning to avoid delays.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly understand the project contract, schedule, and overall scope.
• Maintain the project schedule.
• Thoroughly understand Subcontractor agreements and vendor purchase orders (POs).
• Verify actual work completion with the Project Manager for Subcontractor and Vendor invoices.
• Secure Lien Releases from Subcontractors and Vendors.
• Secure all permits.
• Collaborate with the Project Scheduler and Project Manager to develop the progress schedule (e.g., 2week look ahead).
• Prepare and distribute daily logs.
• Coordinate and schedule necessary inspections.
• Coordinate and schedule necessary testing and surveying.
• Prepare agenda for regular construction meetings.
• Enforce site safety, security, and visitor access.
• Enforce quality and workmanship of finished products.
• Develop and maintain Site Utilization plan.
• Assist Project Manager to identify scope gaps/duplication from subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Request from Subcontractors scope and cost for change orders to provide to the Project Manager for processing by the Contracts Team.
• Maintain phone log.
• Prepare prepunch list items.
• Work with Project Site Engineer to load all pertinent project information on Procore.
• Provide site safety training for Subcontracts and enforce safety compliance on the project site.
• Conduct weekly "Tool talks".
• Secure any hot work permits required for the project.

General Duties

The superintendent is responsible for the following items, even if delegated to other staff:

• Generating, securing, or confirming all information needed to create, monitor, and modify the progress schedule continuously.
• Participating in scope reviews of bid packages to coordinate interfaces and avoid omissions or duplicate purchases.
• Identifying field construction and work sequence considerations when finalizing bid package purchases.
• Monitoring actual versus required performance by all parties.
• Determining whether subcontractors provide sufficient workforce and hours to meet commitments.
• Monitoring the performance of the company's purchasing and Project Site Engineering functions to ensure timely processing of subcontracts, material purchases, submittals, deliveries, clarifications, and changes.
• Directing any company field staff.
• Being thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the general contract to identify changes, conflicts, etc., beyond the scope of responsibility.
• Preparing daily reports, job diaries, narratives, and all other regular and special documentation as required.

Pay range and compensation package

$75K to $100K for jr level Site Supers/ $115 to $125K for more experienced Supers - up to $90 day per diem (receipts required), $70 monthly cell phone allowance, company laptop will be provided.

Job Location:   Phoenix, Arizona (Full Onsite)

Compensation: $130,000 to $160,000

Eligibility/Clearance: Eligibility to Work in USA

About the role

Stelic is seeking a Senior Project Scheduler to support a large data center project in Phoenix, Arizona. This role leads schedule development, progress integration, risk analysis, and reporting across design, procurement, construction, and commissioning. You will ensure that critical path activities are accurate, coordinated, and supported by clear logic and field-validated data.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop, maintain, and analyze the Primavera P6 schedule for a large-scale data center project.
• Build detailed WBS structures, activity coding, calendars, and logic ties that reflect real sequencing.
• Coordinate weekly updates with project managers, superintendents, trade partners, and commissioning teams.
• Validate progress, percent complete, and remaining durations with field leadership.
• Prepare weekly and monthly schedule reports with clear insights, risks, and recommended actions.
• Support schedule risk reviews and scenario modeling for major constraints or delays.
• Maintain baseline integrity, track variances, and identify early-warning indicators.
• Partner with procurement to integrate long-lead equipment and delivery paths.
• Align the construction schedule with commissioning sequences for critical power and mechanical systems.
• Ensure documentation, narratives, and audit records are complete and accurate.

Requirements 

• 5+ years of scheduling experience on large capital projects.
• Strong background in data centers, heavy electrical, or heavy mechanical construction.
• Expert proficiency in Primavera P6.
• Ability to work directly with field teams to validate logic and durations.
• Strong understanding of commissioning workflows, critical path flow, and equipment startup.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex schedule issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, or related field preferred.

Work Environment 

• Full-time onsite support at a large data center project in Phoenix, AZ
• High collaboration with field supervision, project management, commissioning, and trade partners.
• Requires regular participation in coordination meetings and site walks.

Benefits 

• Competitive salary.
• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) program.
• PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional development support.

Equal Opportunity 

Stelic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Stelic complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

ADA Accommodation

Stelic is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

At Will Employment

Employment at Stelic is at will. Nothing in this job description creates a contract or guarantees employment for a specific duration.

Other Details

Full-time onsite position in Phoenix, Arizona. Travel may be required for coordination with extended project teams.

About Quail Construction

Quail Construction—proudly part of the Helix Traffic Solutions family—brings over 20 years of expertise in traffic control and restoration services, operating across Arizona and Nevada. What began as a small team has evolved into a trusted statewide provider, offering comprehensive solutions that include traffic control planning, flagging, asphalt and concrete restoration, custom signage, and equipment sales and rentals. Our fully integrated services ensure safe, efficient work zones and special events, while our unwavering commitment to integrity, excellence, and teamwork underpins everything we do.

Vice President Operations

Quail Construction currently has a Vice President of Operations position available. To qualify you must have previously been a Branch Manager and/or possess managerial experience in Traffic Control and Permanent Sign Installation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee and lead branch managers in operations of Quail.
• Build client relationships and develop strategies related to company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate labor and equipment logistics between branches
• Serve as a hands-on role in every aspect of construction management including completing projects by completion dates.
• Ensure quality compliance
• Facilitating discussions and problem solving at a branch and corporate level
• Bidding projects
• Meet and work closely with other executives
• Analyze reports and financial statements
• Other duties assigned by the General Manager of Quail.

Compensation Offered:

• Salaried position ( $110,000- $130,000)
• Eligible for health insurance after averaging 30 hours per week for 60 days
• Eligible to participate in employer matching 401K and profit sharing
• Discretionary Time Off and Holiday Pay per company policy – see Paid Leave Policy
• Eligible for employer paid life insurance, benefit amount of $50,000 at no cost to employee
• Eligible for additional supplemental life insurance, short and long term disability insurance

(employee paid)

• Employee would receive company paid cell phone.
• Employee would receive a company vehicle

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

As a Project Cost Engineer, you will assist in the development and management of the project financial strategy. You will be working directly with the project management team to manage the project budget, costs, change orders, pricing requests, billings, and forecasts. You will be responsible for generating and maintaining reports that provide information to different groups, work with the management team to identify variances, risks and maintain quality control processes to improve project cost procedures and ensuring conformity with management's strategy.

The Specifics of the Role

• Works with all project disciplines to ensure understanding of total project cost budget allowances and targets.
• Review project documents and specifications to accurately identify, develop and track request of change orders (owner and subcontractor related), baseline estimates, potential risk exposures while communicating potential impacts to the financial targets, schedule, and overall project management process.
• Works closely with the accounting department to ensure the correct integration of all information needed to ensure accuracy in billings, payment applications, change orders, direct cost, labor cost, etc.
• Works closely with the project management team, executive management personnel, subcontractors, as well as occasional contact with clients.
• Responsible for cost engineering, cost estimation, cost analysis, and control activities for projects with significant non-routine requirements or for proposal estimating activities which require a moderate degree of technical skill and experience.
• Ensuring quality, accuracy, consistency, spend profile, performing change management, and transparency in all cost management deliverables.
• Take ownership of the cost control function and ensure integrity of the cost and forecast reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or Construction Management, or related degree.
• 0-3 years of Project Cost experience.
• Preferred 1 year of experience in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of project development stages, procurement, project controls, and construction execution practices is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable computer software such as PMWeb or similar project portfolio management software, DataServ, Excel, JD Edwards, or related software programs.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented and deliver on customer commitments.

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 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, 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.