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Project Controls Engineer 4

Compa Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Senior Project Controls Engineer position at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, NM.

Salary: $85/hr - $90/hr

Location: Los Alamos, NM (Onsite)

Citizenship: US citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 9/80 schedule

The Project Controls Engineer will play a critical role in supporting the Earned Value Management System (EVMS) and the broader Project Controls System at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). This position significantly influences the success of high-impact projects through expert cost engineering, scheduling, and project management support. The specialist will contribute to developing advanced techniques and standards, guiding project teams, and ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform cost estimating, cost analysis, and control activities for highly complex projects.
• Supervise and provide technical direction for planning/scheduling and cost engineering activities.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor progress against milestones.
• Prepare, review, and present detailed cost engineering and scheduling reports.
• Analyze cost trends and schedule performance for management attention.
• Provide innovative solutions to project control challenges and guide technical teams.
• Act as a subject matter expert in EVMS tools and processes.
• Utilize independent judgment to determine the best course of action for achieving project objectives.
• Work under consultative direction and with minimal supervision to meet long-range project goals.
• Support project administrative and organizational tasks, including financial reporting and status updates.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience in project controls functions, including:

• Planning and scheduling (development, control, analysis)
• Cost engineering (estimating, control, financial reporting, and analysis)
• Proficiency in multiple software applications used for project controls and cost analysis.
• Experience with supervision, personnel administration, and technical training.
• Understanding of financial reporting systems and cost control procedures.
• Ability to work independently with wide latitude in methods and evaluation criteria.

Desired Skills

• Subject matter expertise in project management and EVMS.
• Proven ability to implement corrective actions and monitor project progress.
• Familiarity with engineering principles related to technical project implementation.
• Knowledge of control account management (CAM) duties and responsibilities.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions to complex issues.
• Viewed as an expert in the field with the ability to guide the development of future concepts and project methodologies.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of twelve (12) years of related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Post-graduate coursework or certifications in project controls or engineering disciplines is preferred.

Next Steps

If you are a driven and highly experienced project controls professional seeking a pivotal role in national security and scientific innovation, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume to be considered for this opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory. A recruiter from Compa Industries will contact qualified candidates to discuss next steps.

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career, build the future, with competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a real difference for national security and beyond.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.

COMPA's policy could disqualify an applicant who has certain criminal history from employment in particular positions.

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• RFP development and budgeting
  
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
  
• Managing all design phases and documents
  
• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports.
  
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
  
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.
  
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
  
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
  
• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
  
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
  
• Oversight of physical construction activities
  
• Participation in commissioning
  
• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer
  
• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients.
  
• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
  
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress.
  
• Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project.
  
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors.
  
• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process.
  
• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors.
  
• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
  
• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up.
  
• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule.
  
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
  
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation
  
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)
  
• *Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
  
• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management's discretion.
  
• Must be able to do 30% travel
  
• Must be a US Citizen
  

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• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
  
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus
  
• 5 years of experience in managing construction projects required
  
• Datacenter experience is preferred
  
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
  

TITLE: Project Manager, Construction II

POSITION SUMMMARY:

As Project Manager, Construction II you will be responsible for providing leadership and driving success of multiple facets of data center projects. The position covers all aspects of construction. Areas of expertise require autonomy and independent discretion in the following areas:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• RFP development and budgeting
  
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
  
• Managing all design phases and documents
  
• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports.
  
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
  
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.
  
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
  
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
  
• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
  
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
  
• Oversight of physical construction activities
  
• Participation in commissioning
  
• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer
  
• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients.
  
• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
  
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress.
  
• Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project.
  
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors.
  
• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process.
  
• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors.
  
• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
  
• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up.
  
• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule.
  
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
  
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation
  
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)
  
• *Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
  
• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management's discretion.
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience (Desired):

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• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
  
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus
  
• 5-7 years of experience in managing construction projects required
  
• Datacenter experience is preferred
  
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement.
  

Computer Skills:

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• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  
• Proficient in PROCORE
  

Certificates and Licenses:

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• No certificates or licenses required
  

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise one or more Superintendent or Project Coordinator or Assistant Project Manager

Travel Required: 30-50%

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Benefits to Joining Our Team

CPG offers a competitive and comprehensive package that includes additional benefits beyond enhanced medical, dental, and vision coverage

Health Benefits - (Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance)

Flexible Spending Account Options

401K Plan

Employer paid Life & Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

• 
  
• RFP development and budgeting
  
• Pre-bid oversight and coordination
  
• Managing all design phases and documents
  
• Conduct project meetings, publish, and distribute minutes, develop milestones, and maintain monthly reports
  
• Manage day-to-day office and field operations.
  
• Review the plans and specifications for constructability and construction schedules. Advise the project team of any issues or deficiencies.
  
• Prepare, manage, and update the detailed project schedule with sequence and activity duration including procurement items.
  
• Customer engagement for sales and fulfillment of requirements
  
• Coordination and supervision of design-build contractors
  
• Coordination with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts
  
• Oversight of physical construction activities
  
• Participation in commissioning
  
• The management of close out and hand-off of physical data center and project documents to customer
  
• Collaborate with the design team, operators, and clients
  
• Submit monthly project financial reporting, including forecasting, cash-flow, etc.
  
• Review monthly contractor billing and perform job walks to substantiate progress
  
• Keeps all relative parties informed of progress throughout the life of the project
  
• Develop, manage, maintain, and assist with contract negotiation of new and existing vendors
  
• Oversee RFI and Submittal Review Process
  
• Manage the Change Order Process with Owner and Subcontractors
  
• Manage input and delivery of work products from internal team members to ensure that new data center spaces comply with the project requirements, customer requirements, all engineering standards, applicable codes, and specifications.
  
• Understand project budget/estimate and budget set-up
  
• Develop and understand trade contractor and supplier contract scopes, with a constant focus on procurement and lead-time of materials to maintain schedule
  
• Develop, document, and drive lessons learned, process improvements, cost, and schedule savings initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.
  
• Work closely with the proposal team to coordinate design criteria with budgetary issues and ongoing maintenance and operation of existing facilities.
  
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation
  
• Safety standards knowledge and enforcement. (OSHA 30 Hour preferred)
  
• *Schedule shifts may incl nights/weekends as per bell curve requirements
  
• Additional duties may be assigned as project needs adjust at Management's discretion
  
• Must be a US Citizen
  

• 
  
• Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
  
• Construction/Engineering/Architectural degree a plus
  
• 10+ years of experience in managing construction projects required
  
• Datacenter experience is preferred
  
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) construction management is a requirement
  

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• Competency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams
  
• Proficient in PROCORE
  

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• No certificates or licenses required
  

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• Supervise one or more Superintendent or Project Coordinator or Assistant PM or Project Manager or combination of various roles
  

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• Occasionally lift and/or move 10 to 50 pounds. Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.
  

Scope of Job
PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US.

The Project Developer or Senior Project Developer will lead the development of commercial and industrial solar, storage, and EVSE projects across the United States, from project mandate through internal handoff to construction. Level and title will be determined based on the candidate's experience.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of project development in the C&I space, with Senior Project Developer candidates demonstrating deeper experience leading complex, multi-technology projects independently. This role reports directly to the Director of Customer Programs and is supported by the Account Management, Engineering, Financing, Legal, and Construction teams at PowerFlex to deliver turnkey, multi-technology solutions.

A successful Project Developer or Senior Project Developer will effectively lead project teams through development strategy, interconnection approval, site feasibility analysis, costing and pricing, contract execution, and project finance closing.

Location
This role is open to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA,San Diego, CA orLos Angeles, CA. or New York City, NY)

Responsibilities

• Lead the overall development of projects from customer award to NTP
• Develop and articulate a well-defined strategy to achieve project milestones, supported by analysis of risk, economics, and project competitiveness.
• Coordinate and collaborate with internal subject matter experts and functional groups toidentifyand schedule activities necessary to meet key milestones.
• Provide developmentexpertiseandmaintaintransparency with external customers and stakeholders,facilitatinga consultative sales process.
• Act as a Project Development Department resource and role model withinPowerFlexin demonstration of Core Values - accountability, transparency, good sense, teamwork, respect, and passion
• Manage the development activities for approximately 20 project opportunities concurrently
• Effectively elevate critical issues to Directors / VPs as necessary to ensuretimelyresolution

Qualifications
Education/Experience

• Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability or Energy (MBA and/or CFA accreditation/advancement viewed favorably)
• 4+ years of relevant analytical, development, consulting, or regulatory experience
• Experience using financial modeling skills to perform financial analysis and modeling for project evaluation and decision-making
• Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficient in Salesforce and ability to create useful dashboards and reports

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Advanced understanding of federal and local state renewable energy policies
• Proventrack recordof solar or energy project development through contract closing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct comprehensive risk, economic, and competitive analysis
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to provide developmentexpertiseandmaintaintransparency with external customers and stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward, meeting key milestones and deliverables
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Long-term interest in developing and structuring complex commercial solar, storage, and EVSE projects and national project portfolios

Compensation
The pay range for this position is $100,000 to $140,000 annually. Title and compensation will be determined based on experience and may align to either the Project Developer or Senior Project Developer level. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements
Remainingin a seated position. Long hours oncomputerkeyboard.Prolongedperiods of standing and/or walking.

Working Conditions
Approximately85% of the time is spent in the office environment,utilizingcomputers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint,Publisherand Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment.Possibly 15%of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or fieldtravelingto project sites.

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We are seeking an experienced Contract Project Manager to lead the design, construction, validation, and operational readiness of a new 503B Outsourcing Facility in Charleston, SC. This project involves the build-out of a modular cleanroom pharmaceutical manufacturing area, within an existing structure, to be compliant with U.S. FDA 503B regulations and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) as outlined in 21 CFR Parts 210 and 211.

The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of the facility build, including planning, vendor coordination, cleanroom installation, utilities integration, validation, regulatory readiness, and handoff to operations.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead end-to-end execution of a modular cleanroom manufacturing and supporting structure area build.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, schedules, and milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders including Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Validation, Manufacturing, and Executive Leadership.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors, cleanroom vendors, equipment suppliers, and consultants.
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies to maintain timeline and budget.

Facility Design & Construction Oversight

• Oversee modular cleanroom design, fabrication, delivery, and installation.
• Ensure facility layout supports compliant workflows, material/personnel flows, and environmental controls.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), HVAC, HEPA filtration, and critical utility systems (WFI, clean steam, compressed gases, etc.).
• Manage general contractors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with project specifications and cGMP requirements.

Regulatory & Compliance Alignment

• Ensure facility design and build align with Section 503B of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and applicable FDA guidance.
• Support readiness for FDA inspection and state Board of Pharmacy requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality and Validation teams to ensure proper documentation (URS, FS, DS, IQ/OQ/PQ protocols).
• Ensure adherence to cGMP standards and applicable USP chapters (e.g., USP , ).

Validation & Commissioning

• Oversee commissioning and qualification activities for cleanrooms and critical systems.
• Coordinate environmental monitoring setup and validation activities.
• Support process simulation activities for sterility assurance.
• Support development of SOPs related to facilities and equipment.
• Ensure successful facility turnover to Manufacturing and Quality teams.

Budget & Reporting

• Manage capital expenditure budget and vendor contracts.
• Track project performance metrics and provide regular executive-level updates.
• Ensure change control processes are followed for scope, schedule, and budget modifications.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or sterile compounding environments.
• Demonstrated experience leading construction or expansion of GMP-regulated manufacturing facilities.
• Direct experience with cleanroom builds (ISO 7/8 and higher classification preferred).
• Strong knowledge of FDA cGMP regulations and 503B outsourcing facility requirements.
• Experience managing modular construction projects preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Project and/or other project management software.
• Proven ability to manage multi-vendor, cross-functional projects with aggressive timelines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Life Sciences, or related field (PMP certification preferred).

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience building or remediating a 503B outsourcing facility.
• Experience preparing facilities for FDA inspection.
• Familiarity with Charleston, SC permitting and construction environment.
• Background in sterile injectable manufacturing.

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent organizational and documentation practices
• Risk-based decision-making approach
• Detail-oriented with strong compliance mindset
• Ability to work on-site in Charleston, SC for critical phases

Deliverables

• Completed modular cleanroom facility delivered on time and within budget
• Fully commissioned and qualified GMP-compliant facility
• Inspection-ready documentation package
• Successful transition to operational manufacturing

This contract role offers a unique opportunity to lead the build of a state-of-the-art 503B modular pharmaceutical manufacturing facility from the ground up within an existing building. The ideal candidate thrives in complex, regulated environments and brings both construction execution expertise and deep GMP knowledge.

To apply, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your relevant

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.

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 an MEP Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical, electrical, plumbing (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 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?

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Chicago Business Journal, 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.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self-perform construction, and technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk – America’s Contractor – is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM-at-Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram.

At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially.

Benefits include, competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company paid and voluntary life insurance, tax deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here.

Additional benefits may be available for employees considered Travelers within our Mission Critical Group, including relocation support, monthly housing stipends, and monthly travel allowances.

The Role

The Mission Critical Center of Excellence manages billions of dollars in projects annually, specializing in data center and mission-critical construction for leading technology and telecommunications clients across the United States. Focused on fast-paced, MEP-intensive projects, the group is recognized for delivering complex solutions while offering significant opportunities for career advancement within the thriving mission-critical construction industry.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle. This includes the maintenance of budget and schedule, and the management and administration of all contractual requirements, agreements with trade partners, purchase orders, meeting minutes and shop drawing logs. This individual also manages risk, insurances, general work performance and quality, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with the owner and project team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule
• Represent Suffolk with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors
• Administer financial aspects of the Owner’s contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Build effective working relationships with clients and the Suffolk project team members

Project Start-Up:

• Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones
• Create a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members

Purchasing process and document control:

• Maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders and purchase orders, and confirm compliance with project insurance requirements
• Review subcontractor references, obtain Subcontractor bonds, and maintain project files
• Maintain and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, Owner, Architect and Subcontractor correspondence
• Work with Purchasing in setting up/executing trade buyout including defining scope of work, authoring Exhibit B’s, ensuring scope coverage, coordinating buy and project schedules

Meeting Management:

• Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate

Financial Management:

• Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintains best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively

Project Closeout:

• Deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner, consolidates project documentation and files
• Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list process
• Deliver all warranties, as-builts and training to the owner

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope
• 5+ years of related experience
• Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close-outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions
• Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade-offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity
• Ability to constantly multi-task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations
• Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalate issues up the chain of command
• A strong sense of urgency and initiative
• Able to quickly study and react to complex issues
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action
• Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner
• The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems
• Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

EEO Statement

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.

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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.

The Role We Want You For

This position serves as the overall Project Leader for the jobs in which they are involved. Responsibilities range from project set up, project buy out, contract execution and compliance, material procurement, progress tracking, material invoice approval, responsible for project sequencing and scheduling, maintaining and updating schedules, coordination and communication with General Contractor, change order distribution/tracking, coordination with Estimators, cost report job forecasting, overall project fiscal responsibility.

The Specifics of the Role

• Serve as primary contact to customers on projects.
• Establish and maintain schedules with regard to both drawings and delivery. Work with suppliers to ensure that internal schedule is consistent with job schedule and manage schedule changes internally.
• Work closely with accounting to establish and manage a schedule of values for progress billing.
• Coordinate with subcontractors.
• 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.
• Review purchase orders and specifications on new jobs to ensure the scope of work is consistent with the estimate.
• Minimize job site and schedule problems wherever possible and minimize cost impact of potential back charges.
• Ensure department achieves goals through management and leadership mentality.
• Coordination with GC/Owner.
• Mentoring Project Coordinator’s.

Requirements

• 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.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• Ability to identify, assimilate and comprehend the critical elements of a situation to extract and interpret implications of courses of actions to attend to details of a problem.
• Effectiveness in planning and controlling work, motivating and developing subordinates, improving work methods and results, encouraging and supporting suggestions for work improvements, etc.
• Breaks down problems into smaller components, understands underlying issues, can simplify and process complex issues, understands the difference between critical details and unimportant facts.
• Plans for and uses resources efficiently, always looks for ways to reduce costs.
• Is attentive to detail and accuracy, is committed to excellence, looks for improvements continuously, monitors quality levels, finds root cause of quality problems, owns/acts on quality problems.
• Knows and projects costs to complete accurately. Proactively adjusts budgets and develops solutions to maximize profits.
• Leads through change and adversity, makes the tough call when needed, builds consensus when appropriate, motivates and encourages others.
• Operates within the organization's formal and informal structures, builds allies and relationships across departments, uses allies to build consensus and create results, is appropriately diplomatic, understands others' roles and perspectives, can sell projects and ideas across the organization.
• Anticipates and resolves conflicts, turns team diversity into an advantage, uses unique team talents, defines processes and goals, works for consensus.
• Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, acquires project resources, coordinates projects throughout company, monitors project progress, and manages multiple projects.
• Inspires and stimulates the best efforts of subordinates in the accomplishment of identified goals.

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.