Clayco ยท 3 weeks ago
Engineering Project Manager - Mission Critical
KC Metro Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expClayco is a full-service real estate development and construction firm that prioritizes delivering high-quality solutions. The Engineering Project Manager - Mission Critical will lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver technical engineering design packages for Mission Critical and Data Center projects, ensuring successful execution while meeting stringent requirements.
Real Estate
Hiring Manager
Laura Feldmaier
Responsibilities
Lead engineering and design teams in executing projects that meet the rigorous demands of Tier-certified and mission critical facilities, including Uptime Institute, ASHRAE, and other industry standards
Manage quality and technical excellence through structured design reviews and cross-discipline coordination
Collaborate with clients to define functional and operational goals, including redundancy (N+1, 2N), energy efficiency (PUE), and capacity planning
Oversee and ensure accuracy in submittal reviews, RFI responses, and onsite field verifications during construction
Develop and review process and MEP engineering designs tailored for data center cooling, power distribution, and systems integration
Present engineering solutions and updates to stakeholders, including clients, internal teams, and external partners
Maintain proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and utilize project management tools to track and report progress
Exhibit strong written and verbal technical communication skills, including report writing and leading design presentations
Apply knowledge of construction principles, mission critical technologies, and evolving design methodologies
Drive cross-functional coordination and leadership in a high-performance team environment
Perform jobsite walks, inspections, and technical audits including climbing ladders and accessing multi-level infrastructure
Qualification
Required
10+ years of engineering design experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on Mission Critical / Data Center environments (colocation, hyperscale, enterprise)
2+ years of experience managing multi-disciplinary design teams, ideally on fast-track design/build projects
Strong understanding of power systems, cooling technologies (e.g., CRAH, CRAC, chilled water), and BMS integration
Familiarity with standards and certifications such as Uptime Institute Tier levels, NFPA 70E, ASHRAE 90.1/TC 9.9, and other relevant regulatory frameworks
Competitive nature with a proactive approach to solving complex engineering and coordination challenges
Effective communicator and technical leader with the ability to influence outcomes and manage client relationships
Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering designs that reflect the criticality and reliability expectations of mission critical environments
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or related discipline preferred)
Experience with both greenfield and retrofit data center projects is a strong plus
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!
Company
Clayco
Clayco is a full-service, turnkey real estate development, master planning, architecture, engineering and construction firm.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russ Burns
President and Chief Executive Officer
Jim Havel
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-09
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