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 Clayco Design and Engineering

Clayco Design and Engineering (CDE) was created to diversify and grow Clayco’s industrial business unit’s capabilities with a focus on efficiently delivering robust design-build architectural and engineering solutions. The Clayco Design and Engineering team brings a tremendous amount of engineering expertise to the Clayco enterprise from a wide array of industrial segments such as food & beverage, consumer products, manufacturing, and life-science products.

The Specifics of The Role 

• Lead the development of design documentation for Mission Critical facilities, including data centers, server farms, and other high-security environments.
• Oversee day-to-day production efforts, ensuring the timely and accurate creation of architectural drawings, specifications, and schedules.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, consultants, and clients to ensure that design objectives, project timelines, and budgets are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical design coordination and communication with internal and external teams.
• Conduct site visits and manage field observations to verify design implementation and resolve construction issues.
• Mentor junior staff, providing guidance and feedback to ensure quality and efficiency in design work.
• Maintain design standards, best practices, and quality control processes for Mission Critical projects.
• Participate in project planning, review sessions, and presentations with stakeholders and clients.
• Collaborate with the team to resolve complex technical issues that arise during design and construction phases.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technological advancements related to mission-critical infrastructure.

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture or related field.
• 5+ years of professional architectural experience, including significant experience working on Mission Critical or similar technical facilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, and other architectural design software.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, codes, and regulations related to Mission Critical design.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills, with experience managing teams and coordinating multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to manage complex, fast-paced projects while maintaining a high standard of quality.
• Knowledge of sustainable design practices and advanced building systems for Mission Critical projects is a plus.
• LEED accreditation, AIA membership, or other professional certifications are advantageous.

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!

Why Clayco?

• 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).

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.