Engineering Jobs in Lemay, MO

Director of Quality - General Construction

Why This Role

This is a senior leadership opportunity with the same nationally recognized, employee-owned construction firm, operating across North America. In addition to stock ownership and performance-based bonuses, this role offers executive-level influence over how quality is defined and executed across the organization.

Also based in St. Louis, Missouri, this position plays a central role in shaping enterprise-wide quality strategy.

The Opportunity

The Quality Director provides strategic and operational leadership for company-wide quality programs while supporting major projects and select high-impact initiatives. This role partners with executive leadership, project teams, and clients to ensure quality systems are consistent, compliant, and continuously improving.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and evolve company-wide QA/QC programs and quality systems.
• Oversee quality execution across large, complex, and multi-project efforts.
• Govern certification, code, and compliance programs.
• Perform audits and targeted inspections to verify conformance.
• Interface with clients and inspectors to build trust and transparency.
• Establish measurable quality goals and report performance to senior leadership.
• Capture lessons learned and integrate them into organizational best practices.

Leadership Scope

• Directly manage and mentor Quality Managers, Engineers, and supporting staff.
• Develop future quality leaders and align teams around common standards.
• Facilitate regular collaboration to share best practices and improvements.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, or a related field.
• Approximately 10–15 years of experience on large, technically complex projects.
• Proven ability to lead quality programs at both project and organizational levels.
• Strong leadership presence and executive communication skills.

What You Get

• 100% employee ownership with stock participation
• Strong performance-based bonuses
• Executive visibility within a top-tier national builder
• Ability to shape quality strategy, not just enforce it
• Opportunity to grow into an executive position (VP+).

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Position Title: SiteForce Engineer

Department: SiteForce

Reports to: Director of Operations – SiteForce / SiteForce Manager

Direct Reports: None

Locations: St. Louis, MO

Summary Description

The SiteForce Engineer supports national manpower coordination and contract execution for SiteForce, a business unit of Concrete Strategies focused on providing general labor to General Contractors. This role bridges field operations, client coordination, and internal cost tracking to ensure manpower deployment aligns with contract scope, schedule, and budget.

This is an operations-focused role centered on labor performance, contract compliance, and resource alignment. The SiteForce Engineer works closely with operations leadership, field supervisors, and client representatives to ensure manpower is deployed effectively and contractual obligations are executed accurately.

Specific Responsibilities

Manpower Coordination & Labor Performance

• Assist in nationwide manpower dispatch based on operational demand.
• Coordinate directly with field leadership to confirm labor needs and scheduling.
• Monitor manpower allocation relative to scope and schedule.
• Ensure weekly field time is accurate and aligned with project cost codes.
• Support workforce planning adjustments based on client demands.
• Contract Management & Cost Control
• Support contract review to ensure labor scope alignment.
• Assist with change order documentation and tracking.
• Participate in invoice coding and cost tracking tied to manpower deployment.
• Monitor labor costs relative to contract value and scope.
• Coordinate with client (GC) representatives regarding manpower-related items.
• Assist in validating cost spreads and tracking contract exposure.
• Education / Experience / Requirements
• 0–5 years of experience in construction operations, engineering, or production support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business or related field preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction contracts and change management.
• Understanding of job cost structures and labor productivity metrics.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field teams and client representatives.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, multi-project environment.

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

We are looking for an experienced Procore Support Engineer to join our team based in St. Louis, MO. The Procore Support Engineer plays a key role in supporting the launch, maintenance, and ongoing operational consistency of Procore across the enterprise. This position is part of a centralized Procore Support Team responsible for managing multiple Procore instances to support the Clayco enterprise, ensuring seamless administration, user support, and alignment with enterprise processes and standards.

The ideal candidate is highly collaborative, detail-oriented, and experienced in Procore, and more generally, construction technology systems. They will work closely with project teams, internal stakeholders, and system administrators to ensure Procore is effectively utilized, continuously improved, and fully supported across the organization.

The Specifics of The Role

• Provide day-to-day administration of Procore, including user permission maintenance, tool configuration, integration variance reporting, and troubleshooting.
• Support end users through ticket resolution, technical and process guidance, and escalation management.
• Monitor system performance, oversee maintenance cycles, and coordinate with Procore support as needed.
• Assist with updates, new feature evaluation, maintenance releases, and rollout planning.
• Employ process standardization through tool configuration, ensuring consistent Procore usage enterprise-wide that support Clayco SOPs.
• Develop and maintain internal documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and other support materials.
• Collaborate with functional area leaders to align Procore configurations with business requirements and workflows.
• Participate in quality assurance checks to ensure governance compliance across all Procore instances.
• Support the Procore Support Manager in delivering enterprise-wide communication around Procore education resources, updates, and best practices.
• Support the delivery of reference materials.
• Serve as a Procore subject matter expert during onboarding, project mobilizations, and major system releases.
• Gather feedback from end users, identify trends, and recommend enhancements to improve system usability and operational alignment.
• Assist in the evaluation and testing of new Procore features.
• Support process improvement initiatives that elevate user experience and drive consistent, enterprise-wide tool adoption.

Requirements

• Experience supporting construction technology systems, with Procore strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of construction management processes and the financial workflows that support project planning and execution.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaborate effectively within a team.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Capacity to produce clear, structured technical documentation.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced operational environment.
• Prior experience administering Procore or similar PMIS (Kahua, Prolog, e-Builder, ProjectSite)
• Familiarity with enterprise software governance models.
• Experience supporting a multi-instance or large-scale software deployment.
• Exposure to training development, change management, or process improvement disciplines.

Some Things You Should Know

• 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

If you are looking for fast paced technical work that provides the opportunity for travel across the United States, look no further than Clayco. This position assists and provides IT services to internal customers located at our jobsites around the country. Support includes installation, documentation, and testing of computer systems and peripherals, as well as establishing standards and guidelines for supporting local and remote sites. This position requires the ability to identify and organize tickets and requests according to priority. Travel is usually planned in advance, but issues can arise which could warrant immediate travel to one or more local or remote locations.

The Specifics of the Role

• Provide day to day support to our remote Jobsites
• Prioritize problems and incidents and escalate to internal teams
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft products (Windows, Office)
• Physical Installation of Meraki networks
• Physical Installation of full site Mesh networks
• Satellite communication installation
• Basic Knowledge of Cisco AV Room kits (Webex)
• Basic understanding of Design and Construction delivery process
• Create and document training materials and knowledge articles
• Provide training on software, hardware, and systems to Clayco Team Members
• Preventative maintenance, including checking and cleaning of workstations, printers, and peripherals
• Perform post-resolution follow-ups to requests and incidents
• Manage printer hardware and software throughout our jobsites
• Provide feedback on recurring incidents to engineering and development teams
• First line of troubleshooting for remote networks
• Adaptive and willing to learn business processes
• Self-starter with the ability to workwithout direct supervision
• Effective communication skills and deductive reasoning ability
• Work with the Service Desk, Device Support, Engineering, VDC, and Development teams to determine and resolve problems received from clients local and remote.
• Work with ISP vendors and managed services support partners to resolve technical problems
• Perform regular health checks on equipment at remote sites.
• Use diagnostic utilities, knowledge bases, and internet resources to document and create troubleshooting processes that can be utilized by others.
• Provide technical assistance for project planning and support.
• Identify and inform Leadership of recurring Incidents.
• Contribute to company vision and direction by helping improve technical practices.

Requirements

• 1 to 4 years of experience in IT
• 60% plus Travel
• Ability to use hand and power tools
• Lift and move heavy objects (50+ lbs)
• Service industry experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Basic MS Office Suite/iOS support
• Experience using enterprise ticketing system (ServiceNow)
• Knowledge of AV solutions
• Experience with cellular technologies (cradlepoints, hotspots)

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

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

· Management of existing account base, while actively soliciting new business opportunities in the territory

· Prospect for and acquire new business in all Koch customer markets

· Establish rapport and develop solid relationships with key customer contacts.

· Present training sessions to educate customers and prospective customers about Koch filter products.

· Conduct surveys of filters applications in the field to make appropriate recommendations for improvements

· Meet and exceed sales, price, and margin targets.

· Maintain weekly sales, call and expense reports.

· Provide management direction and support to local customer service representatives and order entry personnel

within each region.

· Other duties may be assigned.

Competencies

Successful candidates should have 4-5 years sales experience in the filtration industry. Exposure to HVAC and paint overspray markets is preferred. College degree preferred, plus working knowledge of Word, Excel, and Power Point etc.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Business Management, Engineering or Marketing from an accredited four-year College or University is preferred.

Three to five years of successful outside sales and presentation experience required.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures,or governmental regulations. The ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of computer sales software; Outlook Internet software; Pricing software; Microsoft Programs, such as Excel Spreadsheets and Word Processing software, SalesForce CRM

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.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Sales Manager – Steel Fabrication (Miscellaneous Metals & Structural Steel)

Location: Columbia, MO or St. Louis, MO (Hybrid options available)

Employment Type: Full-time

Industry: Steel Fabrication / Construction

About Us

Snyder Engineering, Inc., is a leading provider of structural and custom steel fabrication solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. We work directly with other steel fabricators, general contractors, owners, and developers, providing competitive bids and reliable project execution. With a commitment to quality, safety, and client satisfaction, we are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Sales Manager to lead business development efforts and drive long‑term growth.

Role Overview

This role is focused on sales, relationship development, and opportunity generation. You will identify upcoming projects, build strong relationships with GCs and owners, and work closely with our estimating and project management teams to secure profitable work. The position can be based in Columbia or St. Louis, with flexibility for hybrid work depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities

•            Develop and execute a sales strategy focused on miscellaneous metals and complementary structural steel opportunities.

•            Build and maintain strong relationships with general contractors, owners, and repeat clients.

•            Track bid calendars, identify upcoming projects, and coordinate with estimating to ensure timely proposal delivery.

•            Review plans/specs to determine project fit and scope (high-level review; not an estimating role).

•            Lead pre-bid meetings, site visits, and client discussions to clarify scope and strengthen positioning.

•            Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings.

•            Maintain a healthy pipeline of opportunities and provide regular updates to leadership.

•            Support marketing efforts, including capability statements and targeted outreach.

•            Provide insight into market conditions, competitive landscape, and emerging opportunities.

Qualifications

•            Experience in construction sales, steel fabrication, miscellaneous metals, or related trades.

•            Strong understanding of the commercial construction bidding process.

•            Ability to read architectural and structural drawings at a conceptual level.

•            Proven ability to build relationships and close work.

•            Self‑motivated, organized, and comfortable working independently.

•            Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for client meetings and site visits.

•            Familiarity with estimating workflows is helpful but not required.

Compensation & Structure

We offer a competitive compensation package designed to reward performance and long‑term growth.

•            Competitive starting base salary.

•            Performance‑based incentives tied to sales targets, awarded work, and relationship development.

•            Company‑supported business development expenses.

•            Benefits package including health insurance, PTO, and retirement plan options.

Why Join Us

•            Opportunity to shape the sales strategy of a growing steel fabrication company.

•            Direct access to ownership and leadership—your input matters.

•            Strong reputation for quality and reliability in the miscellaneous metals market.

•            Flexibility to work from Columbia or St. Louis, with hybrid options available.

•            A role where success is visible, measurable, and rewarded.

Snyder Engineering, Inc., does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Controls Application Engineer Manager

About NDBS

National Design Build is a mechanical design/build firm that offers our customers knowledge and experience in designing air conditioning, heating, ventilation and refrigeration systems (HVAC/R) in commercial and industrial buildings. Our projects consist of Healthcare, Food Processing, Manufacturing, Warehouses, Office Buildings and Refrigerated Warehouses. NDBS offers an impressive benefits and compensation program in addition to excellent career development opportunities.

Job Description

The Controls Application Engineer Manager is a leader in the HVAC BAS industry. This position is responsible for ensuring our BAS systems meet NDBS rigorous quality standards while driving continuous improvement and ensuring our group is leading with industry trends and innovation. The Controls Application Engineer Manageroversees the whole controls process, cradle-to-grave, by assisting in estimation, design, implementation, modification and maintenance of the control system.

Position Information

Position Type: Full-time

Travel Required: 5-15%

Department: Technical Services

Location: St. Louis, MO 63146

Responsibilities:

Adhering to NDBS Core Values

• Safety
• We Answer Our Phones
• Always Innovating
• Collaborative Partnerships
• Reputation
• Entrepreneurship

Design and Technical:

• Aide in Diagnosing, troubleshooting and resolving software issues on installed Building Automation and Energy Management Systems.
• Aide in the Diagnosing communication problems with control devices and other components.
• Assist where needed with commissioning and startup of new Building Automation and Energy Management Systems to ensure proper operation.
• Provide remote support training to customers.
• Create and maintain software documentation, including design, structure, code, and compiling processes.
• Create and maintain test records and site configuration information.
• Develop and enforce software standards and processes.
• Provide technical support to sales engineers and assist in development of new business opportunities.
• Assist in developing change order cost and scope.

Mentoring/Continuous Improvement

• Help aide in the develop and training staff both in Controls and Engineering through drawing and submittal reviews
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of NDBS
• Stay on the forefront of industry trends and new offerings

Managing

• Development and training of the Controls staff through project reviews, trainings, and one on one meetings with direct reports
• Continue to improve the team through personal and professional goal development of direct reports
• Communicate with Director of Engineering to effectively plan for manpower needs

Project Execution:

• Attend, as necessary, project meetings to identify project scope, risks, resource requirements, communications, schedule, and budgets
• Manage BAS deadlines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with preconstruction department to develop BAS bid scope.
• Collaborate with engineering to ensure design scope is aligning with BAS expectations.
• Collaborate with operations department to ensure a shared understanding of BAS scope and overall execution

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 10+ years building automation controls experience
• Niagara N4 certification
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team while prioritizing project deliverables and tasks
• Demonstrated expertise in planning, organizing, and controlling all aspects of complex, large scale mechanical, electrical, or control system projects.
• Excellent leadership, organization, and communication skills
• OSHA 30 certification is a plus and will be required upon hiring.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., engineers, project managers, contractors) to deliver solutions.

NDBS is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Us

Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firm. With $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, Clayco is one of the nation’s largest privately-owned real estate, architecture, engineering, design-build and construction firms. We provide fast-track, efficient solutions for clients across North America, delivering projects with speed, innovation, and integrity.

The Role We Want You For

We are seeking an Application Portfolio Owner to join our Information Technology (IT) team. In this role, you will manage a portfolio of applications that support Construction Project Operations. You will collaborate with stakeholders, optimize application performance, and ensure that our technology portfolio delivers maximum value to the organization. Reporting to the Application Portfolio Manager, you will serve as the bridge between technical teams and business units, aligning technology with Clayco’s strategic objectives.

The Specifics of the Role

Portfolio Management

• Own the Operations application portfolio supporting departments such as Project Management, Scheduling, Safety, Quality, Estimating/Preconstruction, Prequalification, Subcontractor Management, and Workforce Planning.
• Make lifecycle decisions (invest, replace, sustain, retire) to reduce redundancies and optimize total cost of ownership.
• Maintain an accurate CMDB/system-of-record, data dictionaries, and role/permission models.
• Develop and maintain a roadmap and backlog for updates, enhancements, and integrations.
• Maintain a strong understanding of data creation, usage, and flows upstream/downstream.
• Monitor license usage and performance to optimize efficiency.
• Major systems supported include Procore, PMWeb, P6, DEstimator, Clearstory, and BridgIT

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for business units regarding application needs.
• Collaborate across teams to understand workflows, challenges, and opportunities.
• Translate business needs into actionable technical requirements.
• Adhere to requirements intake processes and document clearly for technical teams.

Performance and Reliability

• Ensure applications perform optimally with minimal downtime.
• Coordinate with vendors and technical teams to address performance, patches, and updates.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs to ensure compliance with performance benchmarks.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify process improvements and new feature opportunities within the portfolio.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices.
• Invest in understanding Clayco’s business processes, pain points, and opportunities.
• Collaborate with Application Managers and Support Engineers to evaluate enhancements.

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure applications comply with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
• Support development and enforcement of governance practices.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to identify and mitigate risks.

Reporting and Communication

• Provide regular updates on portfolio performance, project status, and risks.
• Deliver reports on ROI, usage trends, and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Communicate changes, updates, and issues to stakeholders effectively.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years in IT, application management, or related roles.
• Construction industry experience required.
• Hands-on experience with Procore, PMWeb, Primavera P6, DEstimator, BridgIT, Clearstory (or equivalents).
• Understanding of integration patterns, data modeling/lineage, and BI/reporting.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills, with comfort working across all levels of the organization (superintendents, PMs, estimators, schedulers, safety/quality teams, and executives).
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.

Some Things You Should Know

• 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!

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.

About LJC

LJC Design & Engineering is a full-service architecture, engineering, and design firm committed to enhancing the quality of the human experience through integrated design. We are a team of high-energy professionals who share a passion for design, a collaborative approach, and a casual culture. We solve challenges by leveraging the collective expertise and ingenuity of the best and brightest minds across development, design, and construction.

The Role We Want You For

As a Design Project Manager – Life Sciences, you will lead multidisciplinary design teams in the delivery of complex, regulated facilities for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and advanced life sciences clients. This role spans the full design lifecycle - from early planning and concept development through construction support - ensuring projects meet operational, regulatory, schedule, and budget expectations.

This is a highly visible, client-facing role within LJC/Clayco’s design-build model. You will balance technical understanding, team leadership, and project management rigor while partnering closely with construction, process, and engineering leaders to deliver efficient, compliant, and buildable solutions.

While this role is ideally suited for an experienced design project manager, LJC is also open to senior technical discipline leads (architecture or engineering) who demonstrate strong leadership skills, client presence, and readiness to step into a broader project management role.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary architectural and engineering design teams on life sciences projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Plan, track, and manage project scope, budget, schedule, and staffing to ensure successful delivery and profitability.
• Serve as the primary point of coordination between design teams, construction teams, and external consultants to support LJC/Clayco’s integrated design-build delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination reviews to ensure cohesive, well-integrated design solutions, while confirming discipline-level quality control processes are executed.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, scope changes, and technical challenges throughout the design lifecycle.
• Oversee the development of designs from early planning and concept through detailed design and construction documentation.
• Ensure designs align with GMP, FDA, and other applicable regulatory requirements, engaging subject matter experts as needed.
• Review design deliverables, submittals, RFIs, and change documentation to maintain alignment with design intent and project objectives.
• Participate in site visits and coordination meetings to verify design intent is being executed and constructability concerns are addressed early.
• Serve as the primary design-side contact for assigned projects, maintaining clear, consistent, and proactive communication with clients.
• Lead design presentations, technical reviews, and project update meetings with clients and internal leadership.
• Build trusted client relationships through accountability, responsiveness, and technical credibility.
• Support front-end project efforts by contributing to proposal development, interviews, pursuit strategies, and early project definition.
• Mentor engineers and designers, supporting professional growth and development of future project leaders.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment aligned with Clayco’s culture and values.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of LJC’s design standards, tools, workflows, and best practices for life sciences projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering or architectural design for GMP, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience as a design project manager or demonstrated leadership as a senior technical discipline lead on complex projects.
• Proven experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences facility design.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, process systems, and regulatory-driven design requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage complex coordination efforts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with confidence presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, or similar design tools preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites and client facilities as required.
• Resilient, adaptable, and motivated by fast-paced, complex project environments.

Some Things You Should Know

• Our clients and projects are nationwide
• 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!

Why Clayco and LJC?

• 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.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to provide mid-level permitting functions within the OSP Engineering team to ensure engineering designs are approved by local municipalities to prepare for various utility construction project
• Mid-level knowledge of easement, right of way, and property lines
• Ability to identify jurisdiction boundaries: including, but not limited to, city, county, DOT, railroad, and pole owners
• Gather information on jurisdictional guidelines and permit submittal process
• Mid-Level understanding and ability to track all electronic data of submittals and project timelines
• Ability to read and interpret construction prints and designs
• Compile and deliver complete, ready to work, permit packages to internal and external customers
• Collaborate closely with local municipalities and customers
• Manage and track all permits throughout the course of a construction build
• Walks design routes with local municipalities on placement including hand hole sets, fiber installs and locations, etc.
• Basic understanding of Aerial make ready, PLA’s, and local power guidelines for aerial joint use attachment designs
• Performs other job duties as assigned by leadership

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• 1-3+ years of telecommunication permitting experience required
• 5+ years of telecommunications engineering experience within CAD, GIS, Construction, or Design preferred if no formal permitting experience
• Ability to drive a company provided vehicle; valid drive license with clean driving record required
• High School Diploma or equivalent required