Field Engineer - Mission Critical - Traveling

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness Prog 

Parenting Benefits

Employee Discount Programs

Pet insurance

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching 

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Job summary

Ryan Companies in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer to support the project team. You will report to the Superintendent and Project Manager, gaining exposure to field and office operations and their impact on construction progress.

The role offers opportunities to coordinate shop drawings, assist in estimating, purchasing materials, managing inventories, and monitoring schedules. Introductory training and a structured path in construction operations are provided.

Qualifications

• Entry-level field engineer with a 4-year college degree in a construction-related field.
• Ability to interface with project team and adapt to field and office operations.
• Eligibility to work in the U.S. as verified by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shop drawings and drawings reviews as part of project setup.
• Provide office and field support to the project team.
• Estimate and perform quantity takeoffs for materials and scopes.
• Purchase necessary materials to complete assigned tasks.
• Maintain material and equipment inventory at the project site.
• Monitor schedules and update project milestones.
• Oversee subcontractor schedules with material deliveries and manpower.
• Assist in preparing billings and review invoices.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Skills

Shop drawings

Estimating takeoff

Materials procurement

Inventory management

Schedule monitoring

Subcontract coordination

Billing & invoicing

Staff support

Education

Bachelors in Construction

Job description

Job Description:

The Field Engineer is an entry level position reporting to the Superintendent with indirect reporting to the Project Manager, assisting the project team in the completion of a designated project. This position has the objective of educating the employee in field and office operations and to show the relationship of those efforts to the physical construction of the project.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Shop drawing coordination.


• Office/field support staff.


• Estimating and quantity take off.


• Purchase necessary materials to complete assigned tasks.


• Maintain material and equipment inventory at project site.


• Schedule monitoring and updating.


• Monitor assigned subcontracts, subcontractor schedules relative to material deliveries and subcontractor manpower.


• Significant involvement in preparing billings and reviewing invoices.


• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

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.

To be successful in this role,

• 4-year college degree required, preferably in construction related field


• Ability to assume responsibility and interface