Project Superintendent

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.

As a Project Superintendent, you will be based in the Midwest and will be responsible for field operations and onsite construction management of design‑build construction projects, specifically quality control for mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection, construction, start‑up and testing on highly complex projects nationwide.

• Coordinate with preconstruction, design, engineering, procurement, operations, safety, quality, and all other project site management team members to assure that there is always adequate project resources.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results‑oriented with a sense of urgency.

• B.S. in Construction Management or Engineering or equivalent trade experience with progression to management levels.
• 5+ years of experience in highly technical commercial/industrial construction management (aviation preferred), on projects of 50+ million, ideally with design‑build experience.
• Ability to supervise construction employees and subcontractors to accomplish work within budget and schedule constraints.
• Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to travel or relocate to jobsite.
• Creative and results‑oriented with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi‑floor scaffolding.
• Ability to lift objects at least 60 lbs.

• This position will service our clients in the Midwest region.
• 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.

• 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, 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).

• Discretionary Annual Bonus:
  Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including:
  Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

• 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $85,000 – $130,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).