Project Engineer - Onsite Construction & Schedule Lead

Clark Construction Group; Blacksburg (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Blacksburg, SC is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing portfolio. You will coordinate daily with clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our team to plan, schedule, and manage technical tasks across the project lifecycle.

This hands-on role requires experience in scheduling, cost control, reading drawings, and collaborating on project plans, submittals, and changes.

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

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
• Cultivate a network of industry relationships to bring potential business opportunities to Clark leadership
• Cultivate industry relationships to help attract and recruit top talent to Clark. A mindset of "All team members are recruiters"
• Exceed our stakeholders’ expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Skills

Scheduling

Cost engineering

Subcontract coordination

Project administration

Reading drawings & specs

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, a related discipline or relevant work experience

Tools

OSHA 10

Procore

Primavera P6

Job description

Clark Construction Group in Blacksburg, SC is seeking a Project Engineer to join our Advanced Manufacturing portfolio. You will coordinate daily with clients, trade partners, engineers, architects, and our team to plan, schedule, and manage technical tasks across the project lifecycle.

This hands-on role requires experience in scheduling, cost control, reading drawings, and collaborating on project plans, submittals, and changes.