Senior Project Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• 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).
• Coordinate and track 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 inspections, record 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 procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid evaluation spreadsheets, and gain understanding of unit costs and award procedures.
• 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 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.

• 4‑year college degree, preferably in a construction‑related field.
• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and 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 a Project Management or Field career path.
• Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed to execute projects.

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

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

• 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

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

To be successful in this role, you must have at least 2‑4 years of successful commercial construction experience in a design‑build environment. A bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management is required. You must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems. Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing is required. It is expected that you are familiar and comfortable with current technology.