Project Engineer

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Louisa, VA

8d•$50,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer joins a project team and is responsible for the project's technical and engineering aspects. The role leads daily coordination among clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and company employees, and plans, schedules, predicts, and manages technical tasks to ensure accuracy, appropriate resources, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. This is an active, hands-on position with substantial time on construction sites and some time in an office. Site conditions may include uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and moving mechanical equipment. The role also involves desk work, including computer tasks, document review, and meetings. Employees are expected to follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws. The position operates in a demanding, high-performance environment. Flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines is required. Occasional attention outside regular working hours may be needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies, including monitoring and responding to communications. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug screenings are required.

Requirements

An undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related discipline, or relevant work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in an engineer, project engineer, or similar role in the construction industry.
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 visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work.
Flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to address occasional time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.
Ability to complete pre-employment and random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty screenings.

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.
Play a lead role in developing project plans.
Monitor and expedite material deliveries, ensuring they conform with 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.
Follow company safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications as needed for time-sensitive matters or emergencies outside regular working hours.