Project Development Manager

Description

The Project Development Manager will have responsibility for working with clients to define and develop projects from conceptual ideas and feasibility to a defined project that is ready for detailed design, procurement, and construction execution. You will focus on the development and implementation of Best-In-Class operations within our Industrial Business Unit of subject matter experts, engineers, estimators, and integrated constructability personnel to consistently deliver as a Solutions Provider that exceeds client expectations. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with external engineering firms, members of our interdisciplinary engineering team, estimators, schedulers and construction experts, all working to develop the best possible collaborative delivery of project development to our clients.

• Work within a matrix environment to communicate and coordinate resource needs.
• Lead development and continuous improvement of processes, procedures and tools for efficient and consistent execution of Project Development operations.
• Through engaging communication, provide execution expertise, establishment of team goals, and alignment with project objectives.
• Work with the VP – Project Development, Project Executives and Business Unit Leaders on strategy and shaping the Project Development Group organization to provide Best-In-Class execution models for project development operations.
• Support the project teams as they develop and maintain the Division of Responsibilities (DOR) for their project, to include internal as well as third party and client responsibilities.
• Contract and Scope Change Management: develop and champion best practices to identify, control, and communicate changes to project contract obligations and project design scope.
• Conduct/support monthly internal project performance status reviews.
• Oversee the monitoring and reporting on progress of projects against the execution plan; direct project teams on taking appropriate corrective action if progress is not in line with the plan.
• Develop and execute a communication and training plan, ensuring team members are informed of strategy, shared goals, objectives, individual responsibilities, best practices, and policies.
• Engage with third party engineers, vendors, and OEM’s to understand their development processes, procedures and tools so we can integrate them into our approach; identify industry best practices and incorporate into our continuous improvement effort.
• Oversee project team’s implementation of contract and scope change management process as required.
• Manage many varied personalities on the work team and at the client level.
• Work with the Industrial team to engage with clients to fully understand priorities and ensure our execution strategy is aligned.
• Provide guidance to the project team on how to maintain efficient execution processes within a dynamic and ambiguous environment, with limited information, including documenting and communicating design assumptions internally and with the client.
• Lead the consolidation and communication of best practices and lessons learned from project development execution.

Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Communicate clearly and consistently with appropriate documentation.
• This role requires great flexibility to react to issues and short-fused client RFPs/requests while demonstrating an ongoing ability to:
• Attention to detail, with the ability to recognize discrepancies
• Experience with management of projects and progression of ideas to execution in a complex environment.
• Comfortable with change and ambiguity; adaptable, collaborative and a systems thinker.
• 7+ years’ experience in managing an engineering and design team of at least 20 or more
• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical, process, chemical, civil/structural, or electrical engineering, or related field; Master of Business Administration preferred, but not required
• Strong analytical ability along with the capacity to interpret data and make recommendations.
• Experienced in communicating ideas, winning approval, and reaching resolutions with a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• 5+ years’ experience performing engineering-related design or management within the industrial market
• 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.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• 15+ years' experience in increasingly challenging positions, preferably in an engineering or construction organization
• Must be self-motivated, results oriented and must constantly coach in order to develop future leaders.
• Good negotiation, presentation and persuasion skills.
• Communicate effectively with Clients at all levels, always looking for additional work.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• 2025 Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
• 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!
• 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. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for the role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The Clayco Nationwide salary range for this position is approximately $140,000 - $165,000 +/- annually (not adjusted for location).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance