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Clark Construction Group

Engineer (Fall 2025/ Spring 2026)

Clark Construction Group, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Clark Construction Group is known for exceptional performance and shaping communities with some of the most complex, high-profile projects being built today. We empower you to take on significant responsibility early, and back your growth with resources, mentorship, training, and a culture that challenges you to take your career further. Here, the standard is higher. Our team doesn't just build great projects—we build the leaders who make them possible.

Overview The Engineer role is your opportunity to build a comprehensive understanding of our business from day one. From formal training to mentorship, you’ll develop the technical skills, leadership instincts, and business acumen of seasoned experts. Clark’s network of companies spans every stage of construction, giving you room to explore, specialize, and grow. Through diverse, hands-on experiences, you will gain invaluable insights across our core operations, including project management, project development, field management, and business operations.

Responsibilities

Project Management:

Working in project management gives you an understanding of the day-to-day and long-term business and financial management associated with construction projects.

Financial Management - Review gross billings, track change orders, and subcontractor requisitions

Document Control - Manage the submittals, RFI, and material tracking process

Trade Partner Success - Become a trusted advisor to our subcontractors to plan for a successful field installation

Field Management:

Learn the intricacies of the building process, assist in site logistics, and ensure quality and safety on our jobsites.

Quality Control and Safety - Monitor tradeworkers with emphasis on the quality of work 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 we acquire new work, develop winning strategies, and build strong 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 the overall bid proposal, and quantify labor and material prices required for projects

Purchasing - Collaborate to execute subcontractor agreements, review the scope of work, and manage relationships with subcontractors

Business Operations:

Explore the essential functions that keep our company running smoothly, gaining a holistic view of the Clark organization.

Ambassador for Clark:

As a member of the Clark team, you will learn core job functions and be expected to drive stakeholder success, foster business growth, and recruit the next generation of talent by building and leveraging relationships.

Basic Qualifications

Pursuing an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) or a master's degree, with an expected graduation in Winter 2025 or Spring 2026

Interest and passion for the construction industry

What a Successful Candidate Looks Like We look for individuals who embody these core principles:

Enthusiasm & Drive: Be punctual and dedicated, staying until work is done. Arrive early for meetings and events. Be a proactive team player – ask how you can help and be present. Take initiative, represent the company professionally, and build trust with your team, clients, and stakeholders. Proactively seek ways to contribute to team success and always maintain a positive attitude.

Delivery & Performance: Reliably meet the expectations of your role and commitments. Understand and follow Clark's standard procedures. Take on new responsibilities, dig into the details, and bring solutions to problems. Take ownership, be accountable, and demonstrate responsiveness with a sense of urgency.

Learning & Growth: Immerse yourself in Clark's culture, your team, and your community. Fulfill Clark Corporate University learning requirements. Be engaged, accountable, and self-directed in your learning – be curious! Continuously build your technical expertise and grow your business acumen.

Physical Side of the Role This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You’ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. The role requires effective communication and the ability to read plans and inspect work. Desk time in the office is possible for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Work Environment & Culture You will spend significant time on active construction sites and in a typical office setting. Expect variable weather, moderate to loud noise levels, and environments with moving equipment. Safety policies and applicable laws must be followed at all locations. Our culture is high-performing and demanding, with flexibility to work extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines. You may need to monitor and respond to communications outside regular hours as required for critical issues.

Compensation & Benefits Clark offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package including health/dental/vision, paid time off, retirement/401k, and company contributions. Additional benefits include life insurance, commuter benefits, disability coverage, tuition reimbursement, and other programs. For this role the base salary range is $78,000-95,000. Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on factors including education, experience, skills, and location.

Note: This description may include references to positions in multiple locations. Salaries shown are representative ranges and may differ by location and role.

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