Procurement & Sub Operations Assistant

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 building projects.

The Role We Want You For

Assistant to Subcontract Operations at Clayco, with experience and knowledge of contract terms and conditions, redlining contracts, flow provisions, negotiations, assistance with administrative tasks, and resolution of related claims, disputes, and matters.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a professional attitude, proactive, with a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, exceptional problem-solving skills, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

The Specifics of the Role

Review proposed modifications and redline contracts, including:

• Subcontracts
• Consulting agreements
• Service agreements
• Temporary labor agreements
• Purchase orders

Review and advise on:

• Credit applications
• Bonds
• Licensing
• Preliminary notices
• Draft warranty letters
• Track and assist with disputes and liens
• Special projects as requested

Requirements

• Relevant educational or work experience
• Paralegal certification, legal experience, or strong legal knowledge
• Administrative knowledge of the construction industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, Litera, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to articulate the company's contractual and business positions effectively
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency, capable of managing competing demands in a high-paced environment, committed to accuracy

Some Things You Should Know

• No other builder offers the collaborative design-build approach that Clayco does.
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects.
• The pace is fast!

Why Clayco?

• Recognized as a 2024 Best Places to Work by Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 2024 ENR Midwest Contractor (#1).
• 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Top 5.
• Discretionary annual bonus based on performance.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, holidays, employee assistance, flexible spending, life insurance, disability, development programs, and more.

Compensation

• The salary range considers education, qualifications, skills, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are case-dependent.