Senior Software Engineering Jobs at Clayco with Visa Sponsorship
Clayco builds large-scale construction and real estate projects across the U.S., and its Senior Software Engineering roles sit at the intersection of field operations and enterprise technology. Clayco has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for software engineering talent, including H-1B and employment-based Green Card 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 $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, 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
The Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Engineer will participate in all aspects of the preconstruction process for HVAC and Plumbing systems to develop accurate, detailed cost estimates with a focus on heavy/advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical projects. This role will be expected to interact with engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, a multi-discipline estimating team, project supervision, and field personnel.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Periodically attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and analyze existing site conditions to determine required scope that is not already indicated
- Review and interpret project documents to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements for scope development
- Assist in preparing written scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers and coordinating mechanical scopes with the work of other trades (e.g., civil, structural, architectural, electrical, etc.)
- Participate in pre-proposal design coordination meetings to support the development of pricing documents for conceptual estimates
- Perform quantity survey of mechanical systems and components using digitized software, and apply industry standard labor rates (e.g., MCAA, PHCC, etc.) to support the development of accurate cost estimates
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor for conformance with proposal requirements; level scopes and identify low cost/best value responses while capturing assumptions, rationale, inclusions, exclusions, etc.
- Assist in the preparation of estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes (including self-performed work); participate in internal estimate review process and assist with final recap of estimate for presentation to senior management
- Support project management tasks, including budgeting, schedule development, interim design review, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection based on proposal development
- Coordinate with project teams to evaluate productivity for historical data and schedule/cost forecasting purposes
- Perform quantity survey of completed designs and/or past projects to support historical cost data collection and analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or a combination of education (including trade schools) and professional experience.
- 5+ years experience in construction with 3+ years experience estimating mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC and Plumbing)
- Exhibits inclusive leadership and teamwork behavior, and values diverse perspectives from team members
- Demonstrated experience in the successful management of bidding process with a preferred emphasis on heavy/advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets
- General knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design and installation of mechanical systems
- Possesses strong technical writing, math and computer skills with proficiency using standard office software applications such as BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to support estimating efforts
- Experience using estimating software with a preference for Trimble products
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?
- 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).
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.
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 $7.6 billion in revenue for 2024, 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
The Senior Mechanical Preconstruction Engineer will participate in all aspects of the preconstruction process for HVAC and Plumbing systems to develop accurate, detailed cost estimates with a focus on heavy/advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical projects. This role will be expected to interact with engineers, architects, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, a multi-discipline estimating team, project supervision, and field personnel.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Periodically attend pre-bid meetings to become familiar with unique project requirements and analyze existing site conditions to determine required scope that is not already indicated
- Review and interpret project documents to determine job-specific material, equipment, and labor requirements for scope development
- Assist in preparing written scopes of work for subcontracts and suppliers and coordinating mechanical scopes with the work of other trades (e.g., civil, structural, architectural, electrical, etc.)
- Participate in pre-proposal design coordination meetings to support the development of pricing documents for conceptual estimates
- Perform quantity survey of mechanical systems and components using digitized software, and apply industry standard labor rates (e.g., MCAA, PHCC, etc.) to support the development of accurate cost estimates
- Evaluate vendor and subcontractor for conformance with proposal requirements; level scopes and identify low cost/best value responses while capturing assumptions, rationale, inclusions, exclusions, etc.
- Assist in the preparation of estimates used for bidding and budgeting purposes (including self-performed work); participate in internal estimate review process and assist with final recap of estimate for presentation to senior management
- Support project management tasks, including budgeting, schedule development, interim design review, change order pricing, procurement, value engineering, and vendor selection based on proposal development
- Coordinate with project teams to evaluate productivity for historical data and schedule/cost forecasting purposes
- Perform quantity survey of completed designs and/or past projects to support historical cost data collection and analysis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or a combination of education (including trade schools) and professional experience.
- 5+ years experience in construction with 3+ years experience estimating mechanical systems (i.e., HVAC and Plumbing)
- Exhibits inclusive leadership and teamwork behavior, and values diverse perspectives from team members
- Demonstrated experience in the successful management of bidding process with a preferred emphasis on heavy/advanced manufacturing, industrial and mission critical markets
- General knowledge of codes and standards applicable to the design and installation of mechanical systems
- Possesses strong technical writing, math and computer skills with proficiency using standard office software applications such as BlueBeam, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint to support estimating efforts
- Experience using estimating software with a preference for Trimble products
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?
- 2024 Best Places to Work – Crain’s Chicago Business, St. Louis Business Journal, Los Angeles Business Journal, and Phoenix Business Journal.
- 2024 ENR Midwest – Midwest Contractor (#1).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Design-Build Firms – Design-Build Contractor (Top 5).
- 2024 ENR Top 100 Green Contractors – Green Contractor (Top 5).
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Senior Software Engineering Jobs at Clayco Jobs
Frame your portfolio around construction technology
Clayco's software engineering work supports project management systems, BIM integrations, and field operations platforms. Highlighting experience with enterprise software in asset-heavy industries positions you as a stronger candidate than a generalist applicant.
Confirm your role qualifies as a specialty occupation
USCIS requires your specific position to meet the specialty occupation standard for H-1B approval. For Senior Software Engineering roles, ensure your offer letter specifies a bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related technical field as a baseline requirement.
Target Clayco's technology and innovation teams directly
Clayco's software engineering openings often sit within its internal tech and digital transformation functions rather than project-based teams. Searching Migrate Mate's filtered job board helps you identify which active Senior Software Engineering listings are explicitly open to visa sponsorship.
Anticipate the LCA step before your offer finalizes
Before Clayco can file your H-1B petition with USCIS, it must obtain a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL. This step takes additional weeks, so factor it into your start-date negotiation, especially if you're transitioning from OPT or a 60-day grace period.
Align your credentials with Clayco's seniority expectations
Senior Software Engineering roles at a design-build firm like Clayco typically require demonstrated leadership on complex system implementations. Prepare to show architectural decisions, team ownership, or cross-functional delivery experience, not just individual contributor contributions, before you apply.
Plan your Green Card timeline around PERM filing windows
Clayco sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for software engineering roles, but PERM recruitment requires documenting that no qualified U.S. workers were available. Starting that conversation early in your employment relationship, rather than waiting until your H-1B extensions approach limits, protects your long-term status.
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Find Senior Software Engineering at Clayco JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Clayco sponsor H-1B visas for Senior Software Engineers?
Yes, Clayco sponsors H-1B visas for Senior Software Engineering roles. The process requires Clayco to first file a certified Labor Condition Application with the DOL, followed by an H-1B petition with USCIS. Because H-1B cap-subject petitions are subject to the annual lottery, timing your application cycle and confirming sponsorship intent early in your offer negotiation is important.
How do I apply for Senior Software Engineering jobs at Clayco?
You can browse open Senior Software Engineering positions at Clayco directly through Migrate Mate, which filters listings by visa sponsorship eligibility so you can confirm sponsorship availability before applying. When you apply, tailor your resume to reflect enterprise software experience relevant to construction or real estate operations, since Clayco's technology function supports large-scale project delivery environments.
Which visa types does Clayco commonly use for Senior Software Engineering roles?
Clayco sponsors several visa types for software engineering talent, including H-1B, TN (for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying roles), F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, J-1 for exchange visitors, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The right pathway depends on your nationality, degree, and how far along you are in your career.
What qualifications does Clayco expect for Senior Software Engineering positions?
Clayco's Senior Software Engineering roles generally require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field, plus several years of hands-on experience building and delivering enterprise-grade systems. Experience with platforms relevant to construction project management, data infrastructure, or systems integration is valued given Clayco's design-build business model.
How do I manage my visa status timeline while waiting for Clayco's sponsorship process?
If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT end date and whether you qualify for the 24-month STEM extension, which gives you additional time while Clayco pursues H-1B sponsorship. If you're in a 60-day grace period between employers, USCIS does not permit work authorization during that window, so coordinating your Clayco start date and petition filing timeline before your grace period expires is essential.
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