Construction Project Manager Jobs at Clayco with Visa Sponsorship
Clayco hires Construction Project Managers to lead complex builds across commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. The company has an established track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified project management professionals, making it a realistic target if you're navigating H-1B, OPT, or other visa pathways.
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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.
The Role We Want You For
The Senior Project Manager will be based on the construction project site and will be responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout. Provide leadership, technical direction, and deliver the best solutions on design-build projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, a Senior Project Manager is responsible for assisting with preconstruction, buying out contracts, and managing the project from start to finish.
The Specifics of the Role
- Build client and subcontractor relationships.
- Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
- Establish project forecasts and budgets.
- Manage costs.
- Accept full responsibility for project execution.
- Mentor and develop project management staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
- 10-15 years of experience managing construction projects ($50+ million) ideally design-build.
- Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
- Previous experience with set-up, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
- Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
- Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
- Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.
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 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).
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. 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.
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.
The Role We Want You For
The Senior Project Manager will be based on the construction project site and will be responsible for taking projects from conceptual stages through closeout. Provide leadership, technical direction, and deliver the best solutions on design-build projects valued anywhere from a $60 million to over $250 million. At Clayco, a Senior Project Manager is responsible for assisting with preconstruction, buying out contracts, and managing the project from start to finish.
The Specifics of the Role
- Build client and subcontractor relationships.
- Team with Architects, Engineers, and Planners to create and manage a design schedule.
- Establish project forecasts and budgets.
- Manage costs.
- Accept full responsibility for project execution.
- Mentor and develop project management staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or related.
- 10-15 years of experience managing construction projects ($50+ million) ideally design-build.
- Strong project safety record and commitment to safety and quality.
- Previous experience with set-up, budget planning, buyout, and cost reporting.
- Demonstrated knowledge of construction principles, practices, and technology.
- Previous experience leading a successful project management team.
- Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.
- Ability to walk the job site, climb ladders, and multi floor scaffolding.
- Ability to lift objects at least 50lbs.
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 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).
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. 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.
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Align your credentials with Clayco's project scope
Clayco pursues large-scale design-build projects. Highlight experience managing ground-up construction, coordinating subcontractors, and tracking schedules in your resume so recruiters can immediately connect your background to active project needs.
Target roles tied to active project pipelines
Clayco staffs up around awarded contracts in markets like data centers, healthcare, and industrial facilities. Search for Construction Project Manager openings in regions where Clayco has announced new projects, because those positions carry the strongest urgency to fill.
Clarify your visa category early in conversations
Construction project management falls squarely within H-1B specialty occupation criteria when tied to a relevant engineering or construction management degree. During initial recruiter calls, confirm your visa type upfront so Clayco's HR team can loop in legal counsel without delays.
Use Migrate Mate to filter verified sponsorship openings
Not every job posting signals genuine sponsorship willingness. Use Migrate Mate to identify Clayco's Construction Project Manager listings that are confirmed to support visa sponsorship, saving you from chasing postings that exclude international candidates.
Account for PERM timing if you're targeting a Green Card
If Clayco initiates PERM labor certification for a permanent role, DOL processing runs several months before the I-140 petition even reaches USCIS. Factor that into your timeline when evaluating an offer, especially if you're in a late OPT or H-1B validity window.
Prepare a project portfolio that speaks to specialty occupation standards
USCIS scrutinizes construction roles for specialty occupation eligibility. Documenting projects where your engineering or construction management degree was directly applied, such as structural coordination, value engineering reviews, or permitting oversight, strengthens the H-1B petition your employer files on your behalf.
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Does Clayco sponsor H-1B visas for Construction Project Managers?
Yes, Clayco sponsors H-1B visas for Construction Project Manager roles. The position qualifies as a specialty occupation when the applicant holds a relevant bachelor's degree or higher in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field. Clayco works with immigration counsel to file the required Labor Condition Application with DOL and the H-1B petition with USCIS on the employee's behalf.
How do I apply for Construction Project Manager jobs at Clayco?
You can browse and apply for Construction Project Manager openings at Clayco directly through Migrate Mate, which surfaces verified sponsorship-friendly listings in one place. When applying, tailor your resume to reflect design-build project experience and clearly indicate your visa status so Clayco's recruiting team can route your application appropriately from the start.
Which visa types does Clayco commonly use for Construction Project Manager roles?
Clayco sponsors several visa categories for this function, including H-1B for specialty occupation workers, TN visas for Canadian and Mexican nationals with qualifying engineering or management credentials, and F-1 OPT or CPT for candidates in their post-graduation work authorization window. For candidates pursuing permanent residence, Clayco has also supported EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card pathways through the PERM process.
What qualifications does Clayco expect for Construction Project Manager roles?
Clayco typically looks for a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, combined with hands-on experience managing construction schedules, budgets, and subcontractor relationships on large commercial or industrial projects. For H-1B sponsorship purposes, the degree must be directly relevant to the role, so a general business degree alone is unlikely to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements for this position.
How do I plan my timeline around Clayco's H-1B sponsorship process?
The H-1B cap lottery opens in March for an October 1 start date, so you need to secure an offer and complete registration well before that window. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date and whether a STEM extension applies, since a gap between OPT expiration and H-1B activation can affect your work authorization. USCIS premium processing, currently available for H-1B petitions, can shorten adjudication to around 15 business days if timing is tight.
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