Project Engineer/Asst Project Manager

Clark Construction Group; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Bowling Green, Kentucky is seeking a Project Engineer to manage technical aspects of projects, coordinate with clients and trade partners, and ensure timely deliveries. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering or relevant experience and at least 2 years in a similar role. Responsibilities include preparing submittals, drafting change orders, and monitoring project schedules. Competitive salary and full-time employment offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in an engineer or project engineer role in the construction industry.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Interest and passion for building and construction.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers in purchasing activities.
• Prepare and forward submittals; ensure compliance with plans.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries.
• Draft change orders and solicit prices from subcontractors.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost engineering

Subcontract coordination

Project administration

Communication skills

Document management

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Procore

Job description

Overview

As a Project Engineer you will join a project team tasked with the responsibility for all technical and engineering aspects of your project. You will lead daily coordination between our clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our employees. The Project Engineer is responsible for planning, scheduling, predicting, and managing all the technical tasks to assure accuracy, proper resources, and quality for the lifecycle of the project.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Project Managers in purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals; confirm submittal complies with plans/specs.
• Support the development and updating of the project schedule and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Play a lead role in the development of project plans.
• Monitor and expedite material deliveries ensuring all deliveries conform with the project schedule.
• Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate as appropriate.
• Facilitate with the Project Manager and Superintendent in the coordination of drawings.
• Draft change orders. Solicit prices from subcontractors and suppliers. Perform scope take-off and estimate costs.
• Lead close out of project; includes assembling manuals and other warranties for turnover to owner and preparation final payment documents for subcontractors.
• Develop and lead training sessions for your team and trade partners.
• Take ownership of document management applications.

Basic 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and general project administration.
• Demonstrated ability reading drawings and specifications.
• Computer proficient including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace products.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest and passion for building and the industry.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 certification
• Procore experience
• Experience working for a general contractor

Job Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industries: Building Construction