Onsite Construction Project Engineer & Lead Coordinator

Clark Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan

Life insurance

Commuter benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Holiday contributions

Job summary

Clark Construction in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer to join a project team responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of the project. You will lead daily coordination between our clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our employees to ensure accuracy, resources, and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and at least 2 years in construction, with skills in scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination,

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience.
• 2+ years experience in an engineer, project engineer, or a similar role in the construction industry.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; strong written and verbal communication.
• Interest and passion for building and the industry; aligns with Clark Standards of Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals; ensure compliance with plans/specs.
• Support development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Lead the development of project plans.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries to conform with the schedule.
• Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as appropriate.
• Coordinate drawings with Project Manager and Superintendent.
• Draft change orders; solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers; perform scope take-offs and cost estimates.
• Lead project closeout; assemble manuals and warranties for turnover; prepare final payment documents.
• Develop and lead training sessions for the team and trade partners.
• Own document management applications.
• Cultivate industry relationships to bring business opportunities to Clark leadership.
• Cultivate relationships to attract and recruit top talent; act as recruiters.
• Exceed stakeholder expectations by anticipating needs, desires, and goals.

Skills

Scheduling knowledge

Cost engineering

Subcontract coordination

Reading drawings

Communication skills

MS Office

Google Workspace

Team player

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Architecture degree

Construction management degree

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Clark Construction in Chicago is seeking a Project Engineer to join a project team responsible for all technical and engineering aspects of the project. You will lead daily coordination between our clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our employees to ensure accuracy, resources, and quality throughout the lifecycle.

The role requires a degree in engineering or related field and at least 2 years in construction, with skills in scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination,