Project Engineer (Advanced Manufacturing)

Clark Construction Group•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Project Engineer joins Clark Construction’s Advanced Manufacturing team and is responsible for the technical and engineering aspects of assigned projects. The role coordinates daily with clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and Clark employees, and plans, schedules, predicts, and manages technical work to support project accuracy, resourcing, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. The position supports purchasing, submittals, project planning and scheduling, material delivery coordination, change management, cost estimating, document management, and project closeout. It also contributes to team and trade partner training, develops industry relationships that may support business development and recruiting, and works to anticipate and exceed stakeholder expectations. The role involves substantial time on active construction sites as well as work in an office. It is physically active and may involve challenging site conditions, varied weather, noise, elevated or confined areas, moving equipment, and extended hours during critical project phases. Clark requires employees to follow its safety policies and applicable laws. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly testing are required.

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 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 able to build relationships.
Ability to meet the role’s physical demands, including frequent standing and navigating active job sites; bending, kneeling, and reaching; frequently lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds; and communicating effectively and reading plans and inspecting work visually.
Flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to respond to work communications when business needs require.
Completion of a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and participation in random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty testing.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily between clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and company employees.
Plan, schedule, predict, and manage technical project tasks to support accuracy, proper resourcing, and quality throughout the project lifecycle.
Collaborate with Project Managers on purchasing activities, including scoping and take-offs.
Prepare and forward submittals and confirm that they comply with plans and specifications.
Support development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
Take a lead role in developing project plans.
Monitor and expedite material deliveries, ensuring 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 payment documents for subcontractors.
Develop and lead training sessions for the team and trade partners.
Take ownership of document management applications.
Cultivate industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership.
Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit talent to Clark.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals to exceed expectations.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Monitor and respond to communications outside regular working hours when business needs, time-sensitive matters, or emergencies require it.