Construction Engineering Trainee — Winter 2026/Spring 2027 Grads

Clark Construction Group, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement/401k

Life insurance

Commuter benefit

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clark Construction Group, LLC in Chicago seeks an Engineer to build a comprehensive understanding of our business from day one through formal training and mentorship across project management, field management, and business operations.

You will gain hands-on experience on active projects, learning budgeting, estimating, purchasing, and scheduling, while contributing to safety, quality, and client relationships as you grow within a collaborative, high-performance culture.

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

• Working in project management gives you an understanding of the day-to-day and long-term business and financial management associated with construction projects.
• Financial Management – Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions
• Document Control – Manage the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process
• Trade Partner Success – Become a trusted advisor to our subcontractors to plan for a successful field installation
• Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on our jobsites.
• Quality Control and Safety – Monitor tradeworkers with emphasis on the quality of work and safety
• Project Schedule – Assist with schedule management and site logistics
• Critical Thinking – Resolve unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination
• Understand how we acquire new work, develop winning strategies, and build strong client relationships through budgeting, estimating, and purchasing
• Budgeting – Review initial contract documents, solicit, and provide preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids
• Estimating – Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare the overall bid proposal, and quantify labor and material prices required for projects
• Purchasing – Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review the scope of work, and manage relationships with subcontractors
• Explore the essential functions that keep our company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the Clark organization.

Skills

Interest in construction

Enthusiasm & drive

Proactive team player

Education

Pursuing undergraduate or master's degree

Job description

Clark Construction Group, LLC in Chicago seeks an Engineer to build a comprehensive understanding of our business from day one through formal training and mentorship across project management, field management, and business operations.

You will gain hands-on experience on active projects, learning budgeting, estimating, purchasing, and scheduling, while contributing to safety, quality, and client relationships as you grow within a collaborative, high-performance culture.