Project Engineer

About the role

Clune Construction is an employee‑owned, award‑winning builder that values excellence, teamwork, and the growth of its people. As a Project Engineer you will split your time between Project Management and Field Supervision, supporting site activities such as access, scheduling, deliveries, logistics, safety, quality, and overall construction execution while also handling planning, coordination, and completion of projects.

Responsibilities

• 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. Coordinate the project’s trade‑specific schedule to maintain contractual requirements. Distribute sketches, shop drawings, submittals, schedules, and punch lists to subcontractors and the site superintendent promptly to keep the project on 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. Maintain a complete and updated field set of documents, validate all subcontractor RFIs before submitting, and suggest no‑cost field resolutions where appropriate. Serve as 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 resolve on‑site challenges promptly with minimal cost impact.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for discussions with Clune team members and clients.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate and detailed records.
• Understanding of team roles and responsibilities, both internally and externally.
• Growing ability to read drawings and specifications.
• Understanding of how to read and build construction schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field (preferred).
• Background in construction (preferred).
• All candidates must provide a resume.

Benefits

• 100% company‑paid premiums for Medical, Dental & Vision for all dependents (effective day one).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan.
• 401(k) 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, learning & development, and continuing education.
• Fitness program and pet insurance.

Core Values

• Safety
• Service
• Teamwork
• Respect
• Excellence
• Leadership
• Innovation