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INTREN, LLC Job Description

Job Title: Vice President, Operations

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This executive leadership role is responsible for the strategic and operational execution of INTREN’s business objectives across designated territories, including operations in Ohio, Indiana, southern regions of Illinois, and Florida, supporting both Distribution and Transmission work types. Responsibilities include safety leadership, operational excellence, financial performance, business development, and organizational growth within these markets.

The role drives enterprise-level strategies that support sustainable growth, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement while fostering a high-performance culture aligned with organizational objectives. Leadership oversight includes operational execution within Distribution and Transmission services, ensuring alignment with regional growth strategies and operational performance expectations.

Extensive travel throughout the assigned territories is required to support operational alignment, customer engagement, and leadership development.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Corporate Leadership:

• Serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to enterprise-wide strategy and driving continuous improvement in alignment with organizational objectives.
• Champions the organization’s vision and provides leadership to execute its mission across all areas of responsibility.
• Leads a high-performance culture that is positive, proactive, accountable, and results-oriented, fostering engagement and professional development at all levels of the organization.

Financial Performance:

• Ensures financial performance metrics and controls are effectively implemented to achieve INTREN’s financial objectives.
• Holds full accountability for regional P&L performance, ensuring results align with budgeted expectations and organizational financial targets.
• Leads the development, execution, and monitoring of the annual operating budget in partnership with the finance team, providing strategic financial insight and guidance.
• Collaborates with the executive leadership team to evaluate key performance indicators across divisions, ensuring alignment and understanding of their collective impact on organizational performance.

Business Development:

• Partners with the COO to ensure consistent execution of the company’s growth strategy and alignment with operational capabilities.
• Maintains executive-level engagement with customers while overseeing operational relationships to ensure service excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Supports the development and execution of strategic account planning initiatives to strengthen partnerships and expand business opportunities.
• Provides visible leadership in customer engagement, supporting both new business development and the continued growth of existing accounts.
• Builds and sustains strong relationships with customer leadership to reinforce collaboration and long-term strategic partnerships.

Operational Development:

• Provides strategic oversight of operational activities to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and performance expectations.
• Mentors and develops regional leadership teams through structured development plans that strengthen leadership capabilities and organizational depth.
• Leads succession planning initiatives to ensure leadership continuity and long-term organizational stability.
• Drives execution of the strategic plan to achieve defined growth and performance targets while enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Operations:

• Holds enterprise accountability for national storm response strategy and execution, ensuring timely and effective operational response in alignment with customer and organizational expectations.
• Leads operational strategy and execution to achieve targeted key performance indicators (KPIs), driving continuous improvement in safety, productivity, and operational excellence.
• Develops and oversees the organizational structure of the Operations group to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and operational scalability.
• Establishes and enforces operational policies and guidelines that support consistent excellence and long-term organizational performance.
• Partners with safety and quality leadership to meet or exceed customer expectations and regulatory requirements while fostering a culture of operational integrity.
• Collaborates with Human Resources on policies, compensation, and benefits to support employee well-being and organizational competitiveness, including performance management processes.
• Promotes a collaborative and inclusive work environment across all operational teams and locations, fostering engagement among internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintains comprehensive understanding of collective bargaining agreements within operational regions to support effective workforce relations and compliance.
• Provides visible leadership through extensive travel to support team development, customer engagement, operational alignment, and strategic growth initiatives.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, operations management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred) or work experience deemed equivalent.
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, utility construction, or infrastructure services, with demonstrated executive-level accountability.
• Executive experience managing multi-location operations and field teams.
• Strategic planning and KPI-driven performance management expertise.
• Experience in safety, compliance, and customer-focused operations.
• Strong leadership, communication, and business development capabilities.
• Knowledge of collective bargaining environments.

INTREN is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation

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 the Project Manager (Mechanical Procurement), you will lead HVAC/mechanical procurement from award through closeout—executing the buyout strategy, managing vendor performance, and ensuring equipment and materials arrive on time and per contract. You will partner with Clayco project teams, design partners, and field leadership to coordinate submittals, releases, logistics, and change management while maintaining strong supplier relationships and driving favorable commercial outcomes.

The Specifics of the Role

• Develop and execute project-specific mechanical procurement strategies from award to closeout, aligned to schedule, budget, and project standards.
• Lead vendor sourcing, qualification, and negotiations; establish and maintain relationships with OEMs, reps, distributors, fabricators, and service partners.
• Manage contracts/purchase orders for mechanical scopes (equipment, materials, services); track compliance to terms, insurance, and deliverables.
• Coordinate and manage the submittal process (equipment, specialties, controls, startup requirements), including review cycles and release milestones.
• Own order management and expediting: monitor lead times, manufacturing progress, FATs (when applicable), shipping, storage, and just-in-time deliveries.
• Drive coordination with field teams on access, rigging/setting plans, sequencing, and site constraints; resolve delivery and installation conflicts early.
• Manage changes: evaluate impacts, price change orders, document scope, and coordinate approvals with vendors and the project team.
• Approve invoices as required; verify received quantities, freight, tax, and alignment to progress/billing terms.
• Support closeout: warranties, O&M manuals, as-built documentation handoff inputs, spare parts, training/startup documentation, and final supplier reconciliation.
• Assist in seeking, exploring, and securing new revenue and procurement opportunities across the mechanical supply base (volume agreements, preferred vendors).

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction and HVAC systems/equipment; able to interpret plans/specs and manage procurement deliverables end-to-end.
• 5+ years of procurement experience preferred with demonstrated success managing buyout through closeout; strong mechanical/HVAC background required.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vendors and schedules simultaneously, including long-lead equipment and logistics constraints.
• Strong commercial acumen: contract terms, negotiations, escalation, freight, warranty/service provisions, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; proficiency with Excel and common PM/procurement platforms.
• Experience supporting large-scale commercial/industrial projects and major HVAC equipment procurement (AHUs, RTUs, chillers, boilers, pumps, BAS/controls) preferred.
• Experience building or administering volume purchasing agreements / preferred supplier programs preferred.

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 the Senior Project Manager (Mechanical Procurement), you will lead complex HVAC/mechanical procurement programs while mentoring and developing junior team members. In addition to owning project buyout through closeout, you will strengthen supplier partnerships, drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, and help expand intercompany sales opportunities and national/strategic agreements.

The Specifics of the Role

• Lead mechanical procurement strategy for multiple projects and/or high-complexity packages; set priorities, standardize approach, and ensure consistent execution.
• Perform full Project Manager duties from award through closeout, including contracts/POs, submittals, releases, expediting, change management, invoicing, and closeout deliverables.
• Serve as a senior relationship manager for key OEMs, reps, and suppliers; negotiate strategic pricing, service/startup support, and delivery commitments.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Project Engineers/Project Managers: provide training, review work products (bid tabs, submittals, POs), and support growth plans.
• Partner with leadership to identify and pursue new mechanical procurement revenue opportunities (preferred vendor programs, national agreements, intercompany initiatives).
• Proactively manage risk on long-lead and high-impact items; develop mitigation plans and communicate status/escalations to stakeholders.
• Improve procurement tools and processes (templates, standard terms, lessons learned, closeout checklists) and share best practices across the team.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction and HVAC systems/equipment with the ability to lead procurement across design, fabrication, logistics, and field interfaces.
• 5+ years of procurement experience preferred; typically 8+ years in mechanical/HVAC procurement, estimating, project management, or related roles with increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrated leadership experience mentoring others and driving results across multiple concurrent projects.
• Advanced negotiation and contract skills; able to balance schedule, cost, risk, and relationship considerations.
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder-management skills; proficient with Excel and PM/procurement systems.

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

The Field Administrative Assistant takes the lead in providing comprehensive support to Clayco Project Managers, Project Engineers, Superintendents, Mission Control and Technical Services, as assigned. Prepare daily and monthly reports, checks outboxes and distributes mail. Assist Clayco in document management by entering and processing of subcontracts, purchase orders, letters of intent, change orders, safety audits, submittals, bid packages, entering punch-list items and updating the information thru the completion of the job and other paper work processing. Follow up with subcontractors and suppliers if executed documents are missing. Arrange meetings, travel, and ordering food if required, In addition; greet and direct visitors, workers, deliveries, and overall assistance to the entire project team and activities taking place on job site with whatever is needed to accomplish the company’s objectives. Acts on own initiative, with a minimal amount of supervision, and yet is a team player. This person is assigned to project teams and will need to be organized, focused and a quick learner.

The Specifics of the Role:

• Prepares correspondence (typing).
• Readily assists with whatever is needed to accomplish the company’s objectives. This includes typing, filing, copying, binding, scanning, and whatever else is necessary. This will also include document retrieval for auditing and litigation as needed.
• Retrieves, scans, transmits and electronically (or physically) distributes executed subcontracts, change orders and other documents associated with projects. This is an extremely important responsibility.
• May type contracts, change orders, letters of intent, meeting minutes, etc., and distribute as required. May also help obtain, assemble and assist with project closeout.
• May assist in entering punch list items and updating the information thru the completion of the job.
• Routinely will run reports and dunning letters on projects as required.
• Enter Daily Reports for Clayco and Subcontractors each day and follow up with Subcontractors on missing paperwork.
• Update rack drawing with the most current issues on a timely basis. This may be daily.

Requirements:

• Interested in learning the business – evolving into someone who will look for solutions to issues and not just pass along messages.
• A diligent, mature, responsible individual – who is a self-starter, is detail-oriented and attentive to the needs of others.
• Able to handle deadlines in pressure situations, with a sense of urgency about the work being performed.
• Organized with the ability to set priorities and take direction.
• A Team Player, ready to assist in any role, who is positive, with a winning attitude, and one who enjoys a challenge.
• Embraces change and recognizes the benefits with a positive outlook.
• 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.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.

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

• 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 hourly pay 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. This is a contract based position.

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

Associate counsel dedicated to advising and supporting multi-billion dollar Subcontract Operations/Procurement & Purchase Order Operations for Clayco and its subsidiaries,[1] having experience and knowledge of construction law, subcontracts, construction equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of subcontracts, purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of subcontract and procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters.

The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with construction law experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn and support company processes and procedures, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

The Specifics of the Role

• Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on subcontracts, purchase orders and related contracts, including:
• Material subcontract and supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions
• Vendor and service contracts warranties, terms and conditions
• Required flow down of obligations under related prime contracts and/or subcontracts
• Experience and familiarity with construction prime contracts and flow down of obligations to material suppliers, vendors and subcontractors.
• Reviewing and negotiating ancillary contracts:
• Credit application terms and conditions
• Confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements
• Assisting with any subcontract and/or purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations, assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena’s and discovery requests.
• Assisting with subcontract compliance related matters as needed.

Requirements

• Construction law experience
• Familiarity with construction and/or design industry
• General understanding of subcontracts, purchase orders, and procurement contracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts
• Knowledge of process design, a plus
• Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus
• Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player with strong collaboration skills.

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 Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC)

Clayco’s Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC) uses its extensive relationships to secure competitive pricing and product availability. By negotiating with top brands and manufacturers, CDC provides cost-effective solutions for construction equipment, materials, and finishes. It excels in managing complex projects through strategic sourcing and mass purchasing, offering integrated design, and purchasing power for both internal and external clients.

The Role We Want You For

Travel on an as-needed basis to support HVAC/mechanical equipment receiving, inspection, documentation, and storage verification across active jobsites, warehouses, vendor locations, and occasional factories. Lead on-the-ground support for damage, shortage, freight, and warranty claims through accurate photo logs and timely coordination with field teams, suppliers, carriers, and manufacturers. When not traveling, assist with warranty tracking and light estimating/procurement support. Requires extreme flexibility for last-minute travel and strong construction field experience with mechanical/HVAC equipment.

The Specifics of the Role

• Travel on short notice to verify deliveries vs. BOLs/packing slips, POs, and approved submittals; document shortages, damage, and discrepancies.
• Capture clear photo logs (crate condition, tags/serials, model numbers, accessories, storage conditions) and issue concise condition reports.
• Confirm proper storage/protection/handling (weather protection, ventilation, security, rigging points, laydown practices) and coordinate corrections.
• Support damage/shortage investigations and freight/warranty claims: compile evidence, timelines, and required documentation; coordinate RMAs, parts, and service as needed.
• Attend factory visits/FATs when required; provide visit summary, findings, and action items.
• Maintain warranty log and closeout documentation; provide light takeoff/quote support and help identify recurring shipping/storage risks.

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction field experience on active jobsites; mechanical/HVAC experience required.
• Working knowledge of HVAC/mechanical systems and equipment (e.g., AHUs/RTUs, VAVs, chillers/boilers, pumps, cooling towers, VRF, accessories).
• Strong documentation habits and attention to detail; comfortable communicating with field teams, vendors, carriers, and manufacturers.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel with very short notice and work flexible hours as needed; safety-minded and PPE compliant.
• Experience with warranty administration, freight/damage claims, receiving/storage standards, and/or factory inspections.
• Familiarity with submittals, POs, BOLs, packing lists, and serial number tracking; OSHA 10/30 (or ability to obtain).

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 a Project Cost Manager, you will be assisting 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.
• 5-10 years of Project Cost experience.
• Minimum 4 years 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.
• PMP certification desirable.

Some Things You Should Know

• To serve our Clients in our St. Louis, MO office – some 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!

Why Clayco?

• Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
• ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#23), ENR – Top Green Builders (#5).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary: Based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
• 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!

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
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• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

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 Preconstruction Director will be responsible for overseeing and supporting management with customer focused coordination and preparation of projects within the Preconstruction Department. The Director of Preconstruction will lead participation in competitive bid efforts for both CM and Design Build project delivery formats including estimates beginning at the earliest stages of conceptual design through completed construction documents. Must lead project teams composed of both Clayco personnel and external partners by providing design management, value-based project scoping, risk assessment, and competitive reliable pricing.

The Specifics of the Role:

• Work with Business Unit Leaders (Aviation) and Project Executives to identify projects to pursue

• Lead the team to prepare accurate proposals

• Prepare conceptual estimates

• Develop scope of work for each trade

• Review scopes with subcontractors

• Oversee subcontractor selection process

• Prepare final estimates for owner presentation

• Present to clients and owners

• Review construction schedules

• Review construction documents for value engineering

• Prepare and price the value engineering items

• Train and mentor junior estimating staff

• Maintain master subcontractor/vendor lists by trade

• Assist project managers in negotiation of contracts, change orders, etc.

• Maintain and develop historical data for unit pricing

• Develop general conditions for review with project management

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related

• 15+ years of estimating commercial construction projects ($100+ million)

• Capability to lead project pursuits in aviation market

• Demonstrated knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, market conditions, and trade practices

• Knowledge of estimating and quantity takeoff software

• Experience leading Preconstruction meetings

Job Summary: As an Industrial Key Account Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic development and sales growth within HellermannTyton's Industrial Automation market, with a key focus on Factory and Manufacturing Automation. This role focuses on developing a specific market area while crafting and executing targeted sales strategies for opportunities and accounts. Success in this position hinges on a proactive approach to identifying opportunities, building strong client relationships, and developing comprehensive program plans that leverage the HellermannTyton product portfolio to deliver robust, tailored solutions. This will be achieved while maintaining HellermannTyton's Quality and EHS certifications by supporting all corporate policies, procedures, work instructions, and required documentation

Essential Functions

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• Accelerate revenue growth through the development of larger-scale market-specific accounts and opportunities.
  
  
• Specify HellermannTyton wire management and identification solutions with a goal of maximizing HellermannTyton content with new customers and applications.
  
  
• Build a cohesive strategy with other HellermannTyton salespeople, ensuring a uniform strategy across the customer enterprise.
  
  
• Drive, manage, and close multiple project opportunities across a broad customer base.
  
  
• Development and execution of market-based pricing strategies.
  
  
• Proactively communicate opportunity milestones and changes to strategies across all relevant stakeholder groups.
  
  
• Contribute to marketing content as requested.
  
  

Success in the role requires

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• Customer Focus Demonstrated ability to form meaningful partnerships (internal/external) at all organizational levels, resulting in meaningful solutions to complex problems.
  
  
• Strategic Vision The ability to see the big picture, contribute to the HellermannTyton strategic plan, align and develop and execute customer strategic plans.
  
  

Sales Skills & Knowledge: Proven experience specifying components with customers and experience applying a program/platform/model year approach to gaining sales.

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• Technical Capabilities - Ability to understand plastics, materials, and benefits of different plastic fasteners, as well as understand wire and component labeling opportunities.
  
  
• Excellent computer proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  
  
• Communication / Interpersonal Ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., engineering, supply chain, marketing, finance, etc.) at all levels.
  
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to recognize and customize communications to different audiences, including utilizing diverse information from a variety of sources to present the HellermannTyton value proposition in an effective manner.
  
  
• Persistent yet reasonable approach to communicating and driving results. Ability to utilize and leverage relevant social media platforms, trade organizations, etc., to penetrate and expand business opportunities.
  
  
• Leadership - Foster a team atmosphere and lead people through influence who are not direct reports.
  
  
• Results Oriented - Must be effective at both directly closing sales opportunities and presenting opportunities for local sales teams to develop and close. Demonstrated detail orientation and disciplined time management to drive multiple activities to the established timelines.
  
  
• Continuous Improvement - Change agent for internal process improvements.
  
  

What You'll Bring

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• Bachelor's degree required, MBA or other advanced degree a plus
  
  
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with a manufacturer in a sales, marketing, or business development role. Must have proven specification abilities.
  
  
• Experience working within the market of factory or manufacturing automation / integration.
  
  
• Proficient at reading and working with engineering drawings.
  
  
• Experience working with electrical harnessing, routing, or electrical design preferred.
  
  
• Polished presentation skills, with sincere demeanor.
  
  
• Proven ability to effectively interact with all levels within a customer organization. * Ability to travel 50% time.
  
  
• Must have a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and adequate insurance
  
  

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position. HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

By applying for a position with HellermannTyton, you understand that should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check through the use of our 3rd party supplier. Background checks may include some or all of the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, criminal check, driving history, and drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process of which checks are required by the position.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.