Engineer (Winter 2026/Spring 2027 Graduates)

About the Role

The Engineer role at Clark Construction Group is an opportunity to build a comprehensive understanding of the business from day one. Through formal training, mentorship, and diverse, hands-on experiences, you will develop technical skills, leadership instincts, and business acumen. Clark’s network of companies spans every stage of construction, allowing exploration, specialization, and growth across core operations including project management, project development, field management, and business operations.

Key Responsibilities

During your initial years, you will be exposed to dynamic career-building experiences in:

• Project Management:
• Understand day-to-day and long-term business and financial management of construction projects.
• Financial Management: Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions.
• Document Control: Manage submittals, RFIs, and material tracking processes.
• Trade Partner Success: Act as a trusted advisor to subcontractors for successful field installation.
• Field Management:
• Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on job sites.
• Quality Control and Safety: Monitor tradework with an emphasis on work quality and safety.
• Project Schedule: Assist with schedule management and site logistics.
• Critical Thinking: Resolve unforeseen challenges within installation, schedule, and trade partner coordination.
• Project Development:
• Understand how work is acquired, develop winning strategies, and build client relationships through budgeting, estimating, and purchasing.
• Budgeting: Review initial contract documents, solicit, and provide preliminary evaluations of subcontractor bids.
• Estimating: Perform quantity takeoffs, prepare bid proposals, and quantify labor and material prices.
• Purchasing: Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review scope of work, and manage subcontractor relationships.
• Business Operations:
• Explore essential functions that keep the company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the organization.

Additional Expectations as a Member of the Clark Team

• Drive Stakeholder Success: Exceed client and partner expectations by anticipating their needs.
• Foster Business Growth: Build industry connections to bring potential business opportunities to leadership.
• Recruit the Next Generation of Talent: Attract and recruit top talent by building and leveraging relationships.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Undergraduate or Master's degree with an expected graduation in Winter 2026 or Spring 2027.
• Interest and passion for the construction industry.

Qualifications

Successful candidates embody these core principles:

• Enthusiasm & Drive:
• Punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done.
• Proactive team player, asking how to help and being present.
• Take initiative, represent the company professionally, and build trust.
• Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success with a positive attitude.
• Delivery & Performance:
• Reliably meet role expectations and commitments.
• Understand and follow Clark's standard procedures.
• Take on new responsibilities, focus on details, and bring solutions.
• Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with urgency.
• Learning & Growth:
• Immerse yourself in Clark's culture, team, and community.
• Fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements.
• Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in learning; be curious.
• Continuously build technical expertise and grow business acumen.

Physical and Work Environment Considerations

• This is an active, hands-on role requiring frequent standing and navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, and ladders.
• Physically demanding work requiring a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching.
• Comfortable lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Effective communication and visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work are necessary.
• Includes desk time in the office for computer work, document review, and meetings.
• Significant time on active construction sites, requiring adaptability to weather conditions, moderate to loud noise levels, and comfort in elevated or confined work areas.
• Typical office setting with moderate noise levels.
• Adherence to Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures is mandatory.
• This is a demanding, high-performance environment requiring flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.