Clayco

Full‑service design‑build real estate, architecture, engineering and construction firm delivering integrated turnkey projects.

3,800 employees

184 open positions

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Food and Beverage

Consumer Products

Manufacturing

Life-Science Products

Industrial

About Clayco

Founded in 1984 by Bob Clark in St. Louis, the company grew rapidly with integrated design‑build services.

Moved headquarters to Chicago in 2013, expanding reach across North America.

Launched Clayco Compute in 2025, focusing on mission‑critical data center construction with 57 active projects.

Specializes in Commercial, Industrial, Institutional, Residential & Hospitality, Life Sciences, Data Center and Manufacturing sectors.

Typical projects include large‑scale data centers, life sciences facilities, manufacturing plants and hospitality developments.

Known for pioneering fast‑track, tech‑enabled design‑build methods—using BIM, drones and modular solutions.

Integrated subsidiaries cover architecture (Lamar Johnson Collaborative), concrete (Concrete Strategies), and façade systems (Ventana).

Handles end‑to‑end delivery—from site acquisition and financing through design, engineering and self‑performed construction.

Stands out for fully integrated project delivery, overlapping design and build phases to boost efficiency and innovation.

Culture & Values

Treat others as they would want to be treated.

Employ the best and brightest in the industry and embrace their passion, creativity, and ideas, while providing them with the latest technology.

Forge real partnerships with suppliers and subcontractors through better project management and fair bidding practices.

Adhere to a zero

tolerance hard

hat policy and implement industry

leading safety practices.

Think of the communities where projects are built as their own, focusing on enhancing them through sustainability practices and programs that give back.

Create and innovate by balancing art and science holistically and intelligently.

Tear down obstacles, outdated methods, and outdated thinking, replacing them with new ideas and transformational solutions.

See work through the eyes of the people who will use it every day.

Build powerful structures with impacts that reach far beyond the walls.

Quick Info

Company Size3,800 employees

Open Positions184 jobs available

IndustriesFood and Beverage, Consumer Products, Manufacturing +2 more

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Key Highlights

$7.6B RevenueRevenue AchievementGenerated over $7.6 billion in revenue in 2024 with extensive project work across multiple sectors.

394M sq ftBuilt SpaceOver 394 million square feet of built and renovated space across numerous projects.

42%Scope 1 & 2 Reduction TargetTargeting a 42% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 compared to the 2021 baseline.

51.6%Scope 3 Per SF ReductionAiming to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and sold products by 51.6% per square foot by 2030.

95+LEED-Certified ProjectsOver 95 projects have been certified under the LEED program, showcasing commitment to sustainable design and construction.

4.85M tCO₂e2023 Scope 3 EmissionsReported Scope 3 emissions in 2023 amount to 4,852,977 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent.

Over 360 SubcontractorsDiverse subcontractor networkClayco maintains a network of over 360 prequalified minority- and women-owned (MBE/WBE) and other diverse subcontractors in 2023, reflecting a strong commitment to inclusive business practices.

275 Women EmployeesWomen's professional developmentClayco supports approximately 275 women employees through programs like ClaycoNOW, which focuses on networking, career development, and leadership empowerment.

20% DBE Goal ExceededDiverse business participationClayco achieved a 20% DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) goal on projects like Penn State East Halls Phase 2C, surpassing the required 15% target.

9% Construction WorkforceWomen in constructionReflecting broader industry trends, women make up just 9% of the U.S. construction workforce, but Clayco is committed to fostering equal opportunity through its inclusive culture.

Open Positions

184 jobs available

Senior Project EngineerLead design‑build projects, overseeing scheduling, cost, subcontractors, and quality.