Field Engineer - Mission Critical - Traveling

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement Savings

PTO

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Employee Wellness Programs

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking an entry-level Field Engineer who reports to the Superintendent and Project Manager.

The role supports the project team and focuses on learning field and office operations and how those efforts translate into the physical construction of the project. Responsibilities include coordinating shop drawings, supporting office and field staff, assisting with estimating and takeoffs, purchasing materials, maintaining inventory, monitoring schedules,

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree required, preferably in construction-related field.
• Ability to take responsibility and interface with project teams.
• Entry-level position with learning focus in field and office operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shop drawings with the project team.
• Provide office/field support to project staff.
• Assist with estimating and quantity take-offs.
• Purchase necessary materials to complete tasks.
• Maintain material and equipment inventory at the project site.
• Monitor schedules and progress on site.
• Oversee subcontractor activity related to deliveries and manpower.
• Assist in preparing billings and reviewing invoices.
• Perform additional assignments as directed by the supervisor.

Skills

Shop drawing coordination

Estimating and takeoffs

Material/inventory management

Schedule monitoring

Subcontractor coordination

Education

4-year college degree in construction-related field

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