Entry-Level Project Engineer — Construction & Estimating

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Atlanta. The role focuses on estimating techniques, cost control, and analyzing drawings, with responsibility for RFIs, shop drawings, and scheduling tasks.

The candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent, learn PSQP, coordinate deliveries, and gain exposure to safety policies and site logistics. Travel may be required for projects.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field is required.
• Ability to interpret architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.
• Ability to interface and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Help generate RFIs and track approvals.
• Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and coordination.
• Field verify dimensions and back-check shop drawing approvals.
• Perform thorough drawing review using Ryan checklists.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with PSQP creation/execution.
• Coordinate and track vendor and subcontractor deliveries.
• Learn Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Understand overall site logistics.
• Participate in city/jurisdiction permit inspections.
• Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.
• Attend Punchlist inspections and record items.
• Assist in project scheduling and milestones.
• Participate in preparing/ updating project schedule.
• Assist in bid solicitation calls and bidlist management.
• Assist in subcontractor procurement and bid form evaluations.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Communication

Interpreting drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Tools

Take-off software

Bid form evaluation spreadsheets

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team in Atlanta. The role focuses on estimating techniques, cost control, and analyzing drawings, with responsibility for RFIs, shop drawings, and scheduling tasks.

The candidate will work closely with the Project Manager and Superintendent, learn PSQP, coordinate deliveries, and gain exposure to safety policies and site logistics. Travel may be required for projects.