Project Engineer

Clune Construction Company, L.P.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clune Construction Company, L.P. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Washington, DC.

The role blends project management and field supervision, supporting site activities, scheduling, deliveries, safety, and quality while collaborating with the superintendent and design team. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, and a background in construction is a plus.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for discussing with Clune and clients.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to read drawings and project specs.
• Ability to read construction schedules and understand how they are built.

Responsibilities

• Assist with accurate and timely management of paperwork and coordination for assigned projects.
• Participate in internal team/huddle meetings.
• Process and log all submittals and manage approvals.
• Assist with preparation of RFIs for design team responses.
• Coordinate the project’s trade-specific schedule to maintain contract requirements.
• Distribute sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules and punch lists to subcontractors and site superintendent.
• Assist with pre-construction scheduling, logistics, and planning.

Skills

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Reading construction schedules

Education

Bachelor Degree in Construction Management

Background in construction

Job description

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we're more than builders-it's a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee-owned company, we invest in our team, and in return, our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics. Whether you’re a seasoned construction professional or looking to bring your expertise to a new area, we welcome you to join our team and make an impact!

The Project Engineer will split their time between Project Management and Field Supervision. On the field side they will work directly for the superintendent to support the site activities including access, scheduling, deliveries, logistics, safety, quality and construction. On the Project Management side they will work on the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects.

Essential Functions

Project Management

• Assist with the accurate and timely management of all paperwork and coordination for assigned projects including pre-construction surveys, site logistics plan, and project punch list.
• Participate in internal team/huddle meetings.
• Process and log all submittals and manage through a timely review and approval process.
• Assist with the preparation of RFIs, ensuring they are vetted and formatted for easy design team response.
• Assist with the coordination of the project’s trade specific schedule to ensure information is flowing to maintain contractual requirements.
• Distribute sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules and punch lists to subcontractor and site superintendent in a timely fashion to maintain the project schedule.

Field Supervision

• Participate in pre-construction scheduling, logistics, and planning to document existing conditions and create simple logistics plans and schedules.
• Assist with maintaining and updating project schedules; produce daily reports and weekly updates including progress photos.
• Assist with maintenance of a complete and updated field set of documents, validate all subcontractor RFIs before submitting, and suggest no cost field resolutions where appropriate.
• Be an ambassador for Clune's safety culture and OSHA standards to enforce a safe work environment.
• Coordinate field team, subcontractors, and owner vendors with proactive communication, and lead and document coordination and weekly foreman meetings.
• Recognize and work to resolve on-site challenges and issues for a timely resolution with minimum cost impact.

What We Offer At Clune Construction

We strive to provide best-in-class benefits packages, including: 100% company-paid premium premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one) Employee Stock Ownership Plan 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Employee Assistance Program Company-paid and Voluntary Life Insurance Plans Company-paid Short Term and Long Term Disability Flexible Spending, Dependent Care and Commuter Plans Career Development through Mentoring Program, Learning & Development, Continuing Education Fitness Program Pet Insurance Core Values and Behaviors

Core Values and Behaviors

Clune Construction is proud to have Core Values and Behaviors that all of our employees represent. These Core Values are: Safety, Service, Teamwork, Respect, Excellence, Leadership and Innovation. Performance is evaluated with these Core Values in mind.

Job Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills that will be utilized to hold discussions with various members of Clune and clients
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, internally and externally
• Growing understanding of how to read drawings and specs
• Understanding of how to read construction schedules and how they are built

Education and Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering a plus
• Background in construction a plus
• All candidates must provide a resume.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

With a robust national footprint, Clune Construction stands as a leading general contractor with offices across the United States. Clune’s workforce of talented employee‑owners manages an annual project portfolio exceeding $5 billion in commercial and Mission Critical ventures. At the heart of Clune’s success lies its steadfast dedication to client satisfaction. Rooted in the core values of safety, service, teamwork, respect, excellence, leadership and innovation, Clune Construction is committed to providing exceptional construction services to our clients and business partners and delivering results that continuously exceed expectations.

When you are an employee owner, you feel personally invested in providing exceptional service to the diverse group of clients and industries we work with as a company. It's part of believing in a shared fate mentality and that's exactly what sets us apart. At Clune, we value the presence of a family-oriented culture, where we support and challenge our employee owners to be their best. We work together as a team and value quality and integrity in all the work that we do.