Project Engineer: Drive On-Site Delivery & Coordination

Clark Construction Group; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee technical and engineering aspects of a construction project. You will coordinate daily with clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and Clark staff to ensure accuracy, resources, and quality across the project lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on involvement on active job sites, strong reading of plans/specs, and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering or construction-related field.
• 2+ years experience as engineer/project engineer in construction.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost engineering, subcontract coordination, and project administration.
• Ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence.
• Interest in building industry and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers on purchasing activities including scoping and take-offs.
• Prepare and forward submittals compliant with plans/specs.
• Support development and updating of project schedules and subcontractor detail schedules.
• Lead the development of project plans and manage material deliveries to meet schedule.
• Review change proposals from trade partners and negotiate.
• Draft change orders; solicit prices and perform scope take-offs and cost estimates.
• Lead project close-out and turnover documentation to owner.
• Develop and lead training sessions for team and trade partners.
• Foster industry relationships to attract opportunities and talent.
• Exceed stakeholder expectations by anticipating needs and goals.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost engineering

Subcontract coordination

Reading drawings

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Communication skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Ethical

Innovative

Resilient

Relationship building

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Architecture degree

Tools

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Clark Construction Group is seeking a Project Engineer to oversee technical and engineering aspects of a construction project. You will coordinate daily with clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and Clark staff to ensure accuracy, resources, and quality across the project lifecycle.

The role requires hands-on involvement on active job sites, strong reading of plans/specs, and proactive communication.