Project Engineer (Water/Wastewater)

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Louisa, VA

16h•$50,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Project Engineer is part of a project team responsible for the project’s technical and engineering aspects. The role leads day-to-day coordination among clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and employees, and plans, schedules, predicts, and manages technical tasks to ensure accuracy, appropriate resources, and quality throughout the project lifecycle. The role is active and hands-on, with substantial time on construction sites and some time in an office. It involves working in varied weather, moderate to loud noise, elevated or confined areas, and around moving mechanical equipment. The position requires flexibility to work extended hours, particularly during critical project phases or client deadlines, and to respond to time-sensitive business needs or emergencies outside regular hours. Clark requires a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and conducts random quarterly screenings.

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 frequently navigate active job sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists; bend, kneel, and reach; and lift and carry up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work extended hours when needed and respond to work communications outside regular hours for critical matters.

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 development of 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 subcontractor payment documents.
Develop and lead training sessions for the team and trade partners.
Take ownership of document management applications.
Cultivate industry relationships to identify potential business opportunities for Clark leadership.
Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit talent to Clark.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and work to exceed their expectations.
Follow Clark Construction safety policies and procedures and applicable laws at all locations.
Monitor and respond to communications as required for time-sensitive matters or emergencies.