Project Engineer

Clark Construction Group•Washington, DC

19d

About The Position

As a Project Engineer, you will join a project team and be responsible for the technical and engineering aspects of your project. You will lead daily coordination among clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and company employees. The role involves planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing technical tasks to ensure accuracy, appropriate resources, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. The position combines active construction-site work with office-based tasks. It requires adaptability to changing site conditions and weather, physical activity, and responsiveness to time-sensitive business needs. The company describes the role as part of a demanding, high-performance environment that may require extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.

Requirements

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
At least 2 years of experience as an engineer, project engineer, or in a similar construction-industry role.
Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
Demonstrated ability to read drawings and specifications.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Interest in and passion for building and the construction industry.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, a team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, and relationship-building.
Ability to frequently be on foot and navigate active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to perform physical work requiring bending, kneeling, reaching, and a full range of motion.
Ability to frequently lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Ability to work in active construction environments with varying weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment, as well as in an office setting.
Flexibility to work extended hours when needed and monitor and respond to communications for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10 certification.
Procore experience.
Primavera P6 experience.
Experience working for a general contractor.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Project Managers on purchasing activities, including scoping and take-offs.
Prepare and forward submittals and confirm they comply with plans and specifications.
Support development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
Lead the development of project plans.
Monitor and expedite material deliveries and ensure they conform to the project schedule.
Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as appropriate.
Coordinate drawings with the Project Manager and Superintendent.
Draft change orders; solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers; perform scope take-offs and estimate costs.
Lead project closeout, including assembling manuals and warranties for owner turnover and preparing final subcontractor payment documents.
Develop and lead training sessions for the team and trade partners.
Take ownership of document management applications.
Cultivate industry relationships that can bring business opportunities to company leadership.
Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit talent.
Anticipate stakeholders’ needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.