Intern Project Engineer Jobs in Elizabeth, NJ (NOW HIRING)

Are you ready to grow your career with a company that values excellence and invests in its people? At Clune Construction, we’re more than builders – we’re a team of driven, collaborative and talented individuals who take pride in delivering exceptional work. Excellence is at the core of everything we do, from the quality of our projects to the way we support our people. As an employee‑owned company, we invest in our team, and in return our people share in our success. This shared commitment has earned us recognition as a Best Place to Work, a US Best Managed Company and a recipient of the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics.

The Project Manager works with the planning, coordination, and completion of construction projects. The core job duties include working in all phases of construction from budgeting, bidding, cost control, client relations, through closeout. This role is also responsible for reporting and achieving project financial goals.

• Active participation in RFP responses, including developing presentations and participating in the pitch.
• Ensure effective internal team communication flow.
• Ensure timely and effective communication with trade partners and the design team.
• Ensure effective document control reporting and communication flow to the client.
• Prepare accurate and timely budgets and bids, scope reviews and leveling of trade partner bids, and participation in the presentation of pricing to the client.
• Manage project cost control including: internally monitoring general conditions and labor; managing the monthly billing process; reviewing and validating trade partner change pricing.
• Minimize risk by ensuring accurate and complete subcontracts are written and fully executed in a timely fashion, utilizing prequalified trade partners. Ensure certificates of insurance are obtained from primary and tiered trade partners.
• Heavy coordination with superintendent, including frequent site visits to monitor onsite progress.
• Ensure effective and efficient project closeout including providing documentation to the owner, assuring timely completion of punchlist, and expeditious and accurate financial project closeout.
• Support the project Team Lead with respect to client retention by adding value during preconstruction, and to financial project goals by contributing to a successful project buyout process, completing accurate forecasting of project costs, and timely submission of billings and tracking of receivables.
• Participate in business development and client relationship management by attending industry events, networking, and developing beneficial working relationships with clients and designers.
• Become proficient in, and utilize, Clune established systems and technology to work efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Attend career fairs and client/industry events.
• Contribute to the growth of the company by participating in the intern program as well as mentor Interns, Project Engineers, and APMs.
• Role model professionally for Interns, Project Engineers, and APMs.

• This role may have supervisory responsibilities of an Assistant Project Manager, a Project Engineer and/or an Intern.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with 100% of monthly premiums paid by the company
• 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 Program, Learning & Development, and Continuing Education
• Fitness Program
• Pet Insurance

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

• Motivated and capable of overseeing several projects simultaneously. Dynamic, energetic, and positive personality.
• Conflict resolution skills a must.
• Exceptional oral and written communication and interpersonal skills required. Must have the ability to relate and interact with higher‑end clientele.
• Strong estimating and budgeting skills. Must have the ability to prepare and submit responses to requests for lump‑sum bids.
• Strong budget management skills to track project financials for both internal and external reporting.
• Must have strong skills in drawing review.

• Bachelor Degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering is preferred, but strong work experience will be considered.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction project management experience, with 2‑3 years of experience specifically in commercial construction.
• Must have prior experience working for a commercial general contractor.
• Successful candidates will have a proven record of accomplishment in all phases of project management including estimating, documentation, owner/architect relations, cost monitoring, problem‑solving and project wrap up.
• Strong computer skills needed.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.