Head of Operations & Business Management

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 $8.1 billion in revenue for 2025, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for mission critical, industrial, life sciences, power & energy, aviation, commercial, institutional, residential and sports & entertainment related building projects. As an Operations Executive, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and driving the successful execution of design-build projects. Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, project teams, and design departments, you will ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality. You will work closely with marketing, pre-construction services, business unit leaders, and operations to manage project phases including scheduling, subcontractor buyout, cost control, and project closeout. Additionally, you will mentor and manage Project Managers and Engineers, ensuring team success and project excellence. Oversee a large-scale project 500M-1B in value, or multiple projects. Serve as the single point of contact for clients, design teams, and project staff, ensuring seamless communication and execution. Lead and coordinate project phases from planning to closeout, ensuring quality and timely delivery. Develop detailed project contract status reports and project site logistics plans. Oversee pay request processes, monitor project costs, and track job cost reports. Ensure timely procurement of materials and equipment while monitoring subcontractor buyouts. Ensure compliance with safety, EEO, and Affirmative Action program requirements. Lead quality processes and monitor project training and development programs. Manage the project closeout process, ensuring adherence to schedules and final deliverables. Mentor and manage project teams, fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and innovation. Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. ~20-25 years of experience in construction project management. ~ Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices with a proven track record of managing large-scale projects. ~ Excellent leadership and team management skills, with experience mentoring and developing talent. ~ Proficiency in leading project teams, managing subcontracts, and handling subcontractor relations. ~ Familiarity with safety protocols, EEO requirements, and quality control standards. ~ Ability to physically navigate job sites, including climbing ladders and multi-floor scaffolding. ~ Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required. We work on creative, complex, award-winning, high-profile jobs. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal. 2025 ENR Top 400 – Top Data Center Contractor (Top 3). 2025 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5). 2025 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3). Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance. 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! Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location.