Senior Project Engineer, Steel Procurement

Senior Project Engineer – Steel ProcurementThe Senior Project Engineer – Steel Procurement is an advanced, on-site leadership role responsible for overseeing and executing steel procurement logistics, delivery coordination, and material verification across complex or large-scale projects. This position works closely with the Project Manager and Senior Project Manager while serving as a primary on-site authority for steel delivery sequencing, fabrication coordination, and issue resolution.In addition to performing core Project Engineer responsibilities, the Senior Project Engineer provides mentorship to Project Engineers, leads field-level coordination efforts, proactively resolves complex delivery and fabrication issues, and ensures steel procurement activities align with project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. This role is a critical link between CDC project management, fabrication shops, dispatch teams, and site operations.The specifics of the role include:Leading daily and weekly steel delivery coordination with Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, fabricators, dispatch teams, and site leadership.Overseeing fabrication and delivery schedules to ensure alignment with project sequencing, erection plans, and field constraints.Proactively identifying schedule risks, delivery conflicts, or fabrication issues and driving timely resolution.Serving as the primary escalation point for steel delivery, logistics, and material sequencing challenges on site.Overseeing and performing check-in of all delivered steel materials to verify accuracy, quantity, condition, and completeness against Bills of lading, shop drawings, shipping lists, project requirements.Leading resolution efforts for missing, damaged, or incorrect materials, coordinating corrective actions with PM/Sr. PM, fabricators, dispatch, and field teams.Maintaining and auditing delivery logs, material tracking records, and discrepancy documentation to ensure accuracy and traceability.Coordinating directly with fabrication shops regarding material readiness, shipping sequences, production status, and corrective fabrication.Conducting and leading fabrication shop visits as required to verify readiness, sequencing, and quality.Supporting PMs and SPMs with documentation for change orders, back charges, and corrective fabrication related to steel procurement issues.Serving as the CDC on-site lead coordinating between Project Manager / Senior Project Manager, Steel fabricator, Dispatch and logistics teams, Field supervision and erection crews.Participating in and leading steel-related site meetings focused on sequencing, deliveries, and installation planning.Supporting field teams by clarifying material locations, delivery timing, installation priorities, and resolution paths for steel-related issues.Mentoring and guiding Project Engineers on delivery coordination, material verification, and documentation best practices.Supporting continuous improvement initiatives related to logistics planning, delivery sequencing, material tracking, and site coordination.Contributing to the development and refinement of CDC steel procurement field procedures and standards.Requirements:Education / Experience:2–5 years of experience in construction, project engineering, field engineering, or materials coordination.Strong experience with steel erection, fabrication, logistics, or materials management strongly preferred.Advanced understanding of steel fabrication, shipping, and erection sequencing.Strong ability to read and interpret structural drawings, shop drawings, and bills of material.Proficiency with delivery documentation (BOLs, packing slips, shipping logs).Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Strong communication skills for coordinating across multiple teams.Proactive problem-solving and issue identification.Ability to adapt to changing schedules, site conditions, and project demands.High level of accountability and ownership of responsibilities.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!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.Why Clayco?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 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 3).2025 ENR Top 25 Data Center Builders – Data Center Contractor (Top 3).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.