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 $5.8 billion in revenue for 2023, Clayco specializes in the "art and science of building," providing fast track, efficient solutions for industrial, commercial, institutional, and residential related building projects.

The Role We Want You For

Assistant Director of Procurement Operations for Clayco subsidiaries,[1] having experience and knowledge of construction equipment and material procurement, purchase order processes and general procurement related contract matters, including negotiation of purchase order terms and conditions, assistance with resolution of procurement related claims and disputes, and related matters.

Professional aptitude and ability to assist with all matters related to purchase order and procurement matters. The ideal candidate for this position is a team player with procurement experience, proactive, a strong work ethic, willingness to learn, exceptional problem-solving skills and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

The Specifics of the Role

• Reviewing, negotiating and advising business teams on purchase orders and related contracts, including:
• material supplier contracts warranties, terms and conditions
• vendor and service contracts warranties, terms and conditions
• Required flow down of obligations under related prime contracts and/or subcontracts

• Reviewing and negotiating ancillary contracts :
• credit application terms and conditions
• confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements

• Assisting with any purchase order related claims, meet with project teams and assist with drafting and issuance of notices and related claims investigations; assisting with processing and resolution of disputes, mediations, and / or litigation, including collecting documents, organizing team response to such matters and reviewing and responding to third party subpoena’s and discovery requests.

• Assisting with contract compliance related matters as needed.

Requirements

• Administrative experience
• Familiarity with construction and/or design industry
• General understanding of purchase orders, procurement contracts and subcontracts, including material and equipment supplier contracts
• Knowledge of process design, a plus
• Knowledge of AIA software and contract forms a plus
• Motivated, proactive, hardworking, team player.
  

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?

• Best Places to Work – St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, Phoenix Business Journal.
• ENR – Top Midwest Contractors (#1), Top Design Build Contractors (#4), Top 400 Contractors (#23), ENR – Top Green Builders (#5).

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Annual Salary: Based on qualifications, skills, training, experience, and location.
• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company performance and individual contribution.
• 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!

[1] Consolidated Distribution Company (CDC), Clayco Design & Engineering (CDE) and/or Clayco Systems & Equipment Innovation Inc. (SEI), each a 100% subsidiary of Clayco, Inc.