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Cordogan Clark & Associates, Inc.

Construction Project Engineer

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Recruitment began on April 22, 2026
and the job listing Expires on May 23, 2026
Chicago-Area, Full-Time Architecture, Construction & Planning
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Cordogan Clark

Architecture | Engineering | Construction | Interior Design | Planning

Aurora & Chicago, Illinois | St Louis, Missouri | Cleveland, Ohio | Lafayette, Indiana | Sawyer, Michigan | Davenport, Iowa | Madrid, Spain

Cordogan Clark is an award-winning full-service architecture, engineering, and construction firm with a 125-year legacy of designing and building innovative and functional spaces. With that legacy propelling us into the future, we are a team of 150 professionals across multiple locations and service categories who are committed to an innovative environment of cooperation, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.

We are committed to helping our employees achieve their career goals. As such, we offer our employees a variety of opportunities to learn and grow, including in-house training programs, conferences, and professional development workshops. We also offer regular performance review sessions to help our employees identify their strengths and weaknesses, and to develop plans to achieve these goals. To accomplish this progression, we provide opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities, and to advance within the firm. If you are a talented and motivated professional who is looking to join a team that is passionate about creating innovative and functional spaces, then we encourage you to apply to Cordogan Clark today and play a role in building our next 125 years!

Your Role

Cordogan Clark is seeking a Construction Project Engineer to join our team in Aurora, IL. This role supports construction projects across the firm and offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative, design-build environment. This position is ideal for candidates with 2–3 years of general full-time experience who are looking to grow their career in construction and project delivery.

Specifics of Your Role:

  • Assist Project Managers and senior staff with the coordination and execution of construction projects
  • Support project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes
  • Review drawings and specifications to ensure alignment with project requirements
  • Coordinate with architects, engineers, consultants, and contractors
  • Track project progress, schedules, and budgets
  • Participate in site visits and assist with field coordination as needed
  • Help ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope

What We’re Looking For

  • A detail-oriented and proactive individual eager to learn and grow
  • Strong interest in construction and project delivery within a design-build environment
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting
  • A team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic

Required Qualifications:

  • 2–3 years of relevant full-time experience in construction or a related industry
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Architecture, Engineering, or a related field
  • Basic understanding of construction processes, methods, and documentation
  • Familiarity with construction drawings and specifications
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Bluebeam, Procore, or similar tools is a plus
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment

Featured Benefits

  • Participation in the company’s comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and short-and-long term disability insurance plans.
  • Pre-tax reimbursement accounts for both childcare and health care purposes.
  • Participation in the company’s 401k Plan, which includes up to a 3% discretionary match.
  • Personal Time-Off (PTO).
  • Paid Holidays: New Year’s Day, MLK Day, Good Friday (1/2 day), Juneteenth, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Thursday & Friday), Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Eve.

Cordogan Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary-$70K-$75K

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