Engineering Project Manager - Mission Critical

Overview

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.

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.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering highly technical engineering design packages for Mission Critical and Data Center projects across the U.S. This role involves close collaboration with internal design and construction teams to execute complex, fast-paced design-build projects that meet strict uptime, scalability, and security standards.

The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of high-performance environments and mission critical systems, and can guide teams through all phases—from conceptual design to final delivery.

• Lead engineering and design teams in executing Tier-certified, mission critical facility projects
• Manage quality and technical excellence through structured design reviews and cross-discipline coordination
• Collaborate with clients to define operational goals, including redundancy (N+1, 2N), energy efficiency (PUE), and capacity planning
• Oversee submittal reviews, RFI responses, and on-site field verifications
• Develop and review MEP designs for data center cooling, power, and system integration
• Present engineering updates and solutions to clients and stakeholders
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools for progress tracking
• Communicate technical details clearly through reports and presentations
• Apply knowledge of construction principles and evolving design methodologies
• Lead cross-functional teams in a high-performance environment
• Perform site visits, inspections, and technical audits (including climbing ladders and accessing infrastructure)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related preferred)
• 10+ years of engineering design experience, including 3+ years in Mission Critical/Data Center environments
• 2+ years managing multi-disciplinary design teams, preferably in fast-track design/build settings
• Strong knowledge of power systems, cooling technologies (CRAH, CRAC, chilled water), and BMS integration
• Familiarity with industry standards:
  Uptime Institute Tier levels, NFPA 70E, ASHRAE 90.1/TC 9.9, etc.
• Experience in both greenfield and retrofit data center projects a strong plus
• Competitive, problem-solving mindset
• Strong client management and technical leadership skills
• Detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-reliability designs
• Willingness and ability to travel to project and client sites nationwide

• No one offers a collaborative design-build approach like Clayco
• We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile projects
• The pace is fast!
• This position is safety-sensitive and subject to a background check and drug testing

• 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 25 Data Center Builders - Data Center Contractor (Top
  3).
• Annual Bonus:
  Discretionary, based on company and individual performance
• Comprehensive Benefits Package:
  Includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), generous PTO and holidays, EAP, FSA, life insurance, disability, and learning & development opportunities

• The salary range for this role depends on multiple factors including education, experience, skills, certifications, location, and internal equity. Each compensation decision is made based on the specific details of the case.