Senior Project Engineer

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Major tasks/duties, essential responsibilities, and accountabilities associated with the role:

• Generate requests for information (RFIs) and track approvals.
• Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and shop drawing coordination.
• Complete thorough drawing review while utilizing the Ryan checklists.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with creating and executing Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP).
• Coordination and tracking of vendor and subcontractor deliveries.
• Help manage Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in establishing and managing overall site logistics.
• Participate in the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.
• Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.
• Manage the punchlist process including punchlist inspections, record punchlist items and help manage completion of punchlist work.
• Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for the weekly construction meetings and take an active role in these meetings.
• Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets. Gain an understanding of unit costs, bid form evaluations and award procedures during the bid phase of a construction project.
• Assist in owner change pricing; prepare billings and review invoices.
• Under supervision on selected small projects, prepare and control budget and schedule, award and negotiate subcontracts, participate in jobsite coordination meetings, review job status with Project Manager, prepare profit projections and complete punchlist and project close-out items.
• Support the estimating process and learn take-off software and unit cost analysis through preparing quantity take-offs.
• Monitor assigned subcontracts, subcontractor schedules, and review and approve direct invoices and subcontractor pay apps.
• Assist Project Manager with scheduling, creating agenda, and running key project milestone meetings (Release, Kickoff, Control, and Closeout)
• Review owner contracts in detail.

Candidate requirements:

• 4-year college degree, preferably in a construction-related field.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to calculate mathematical calculations, understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively.
• Minimum six month jobsite experience before moving on to Project Management or Field Career Path.

Education and experience:

• Four-year college degree in construction management or related field or two-year construction certificate with a minimum of 4 years industry experience
• Approximately 2+ years commercial construction experience as a Project Engineer or similar

Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Retirement and savings benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Educational assistance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Parenting benefits
• Employee discount programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
• Paid time for volunteer events

Disclaimer:
Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.