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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

We are seeking a highly skilled and safety-driven Project Lift Director to provide leadership and oversight for all Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) activities on complex construction projects. This role will be embedded on site and is responsible for ensuring safe execution of lifting, hoisting, rigging, and other high-risk activities while fostering a world-class safety culture. The Project Life Director will serve as the on-site authority for crane and rigging operations, risk management, and safety compliance from mobilization through demobilization.

The Specifics of the Role

• Serve as the primary on-site EHS leader, present whenever physical work is being performed.
• Plan, coordinate, and manage on-site lifting, hoisting, mobile equipment, and crane/rigging activities.
• Review and approve lift plans for accuracy, compliance, and execution feasibility.
• Collaborate with project superintendents, project managers, trade partners, and craft workers to ensure safe performance of high-risk work.
• Lead site risk assessments, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Pre-Task Plans (PTPs).
• Monitor and mentor trade partners to ensure implementation of robust safety programs and controls.
• Track, analyze, and trend safety data to proactively manage safety performance.
• Conduct incident investigations, corrective action follow-up, and reporting.
• Deliver technical guidance and training to staff and partners on crane, rigging, and EHS practices.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, local regulations, and industry best practices.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5–10 years in construction safety management with direct crane/rigging experience.
• NCCCO Lift Director Certification (or local equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years of electrical safety experience.
• NFPA 70E training (or local equivalent).
• OSHA 30-Hour, incident investigation, and management training.
• Proficiency in hazardous energy control/LOTO, scaffolding, crane management, steel erection, fall protection, excavation, confined space, rigging, and environmental controls.
• Strong communication, leadership, and mentoring abilities across all levels of a construction organization.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and safety management platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Construction Management, or related field.
• Professional certifications (CSP, CHST, SMS, or equivalent).
• Large-scale or mission-critical project logistics planning and management experience.

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. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.