Construction Engineer – Fast-Track to Leadership

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC in Washington, DC area offers an Engineer role that builds a foundational understanding of our business from day one. You’ll receive formal training and mentorship, exploring project management, estimating, procurement, and operations across diverse projects.

Expect hands-on experience on active construction sites, with clear pathways to grow in project development, budgeting, and field leadership while balancing safety, quality, and schedule priorities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree, with an expected graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027
• Interest and passion for the construction industry

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Understanding day-to-day and long-term management of construction projects.
• Financial Management: Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions.
• Document Control: Manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking.
• Trade Partner Success: Build trusted relationships with subcontractors for successful field installation.
• Field Management: Learn site logistics and ensure quality and safety on jobsites.
• Quality Control and Safety: Monitor tradeworkers for quality and safety.
• Project Schedule: Assist with schedule management and site logistics.
• Critical Thinking: Resolve installation, schedule, and coordination challenges.
• Project Development: Understand how we acquire work, develop strategies, and client relations.
• Budgeting: Review contracts and evaluate subcontractor bids.
• Estimating: Perform quantity takeoffs and prepare bids.
• Purchasing: Help execute subcontractor agreements and manage scopes.
• Business Operations: Gain a holistic view of Clark organization.

Skills

Project Management

Financial Management

Document Control

Trade Partner Success

Field Management

Quality Control

Safety

Project Schedule

Critical Thinking

Project Development

Budgeting

Estimating

Purchasing

Business Operations

Education

Pursuing an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree

Job description

Clark Construction Group, LLC in Washington, DC area offers an Engineer role that builds a foundational understanding of our business from day one. You’ll receive formal training and mentorship, exploring project management, estimating, procurement, and operations across diverse projects.

Expect hands-on experience on active construction sites, with clear pathways to grow in project development, budgeting, and field leadership while balancing safety, quality, and schedule priorities.