Lead Project Engineer — Cost, Schedule & Safety Champion

The-Ruhlin-Company; Sharon Center (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Paid vacation

Sick days

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Ruhlin Company is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for its Structural Division, based in Sharon Center, Ohio. The role emphasizes cost control, revenue tracking, and coordination between field operations and the office to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

You will support safety plan implementation, submittal reviews, and subcontractor reconciliation while mentoring junior staff and contributing to project success across multiple ongoing workstreams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of related experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong time management and organization skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a high-energy, team-oriented approach and a focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Proficient in Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, and Microsoft Teams, Viewpoint Vista, and HCSS Heavy Bid, with the ability to quickly learn new software as needed.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Team focused mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Commitment to Company values.

Responsibilities

• Review phase codes in project software following budget setup by the estimating team.
• Develop and maintain tracking logs for self-perform work, including quantities, materials, subcontractors.
• Review production and cost data with the Superintendent to ensure accuracy.
• Track differing site conditions and owner-directed changes to ensure all extra work is documented and processed for timely compensation.
• Support the Project Manager with subcontractor pricing collection, compilation, and evaluation.
• Prepare draft owner billings for Project Manager review.
• Monitor and maintain awareness of monthly cash flow.
• Perform all responsibilities of Project Engineer.
• Assist with progress schedule updates in accordance with contract requirements using appropriate software.
• Prepare, review, and submit RFIs to the owner.
• Review and process submittals using project-required software.
• Obtain and maintain required project permits.
• Coordinate and track use of yard materials to support cost efficiency.
• Track and reconcile quantities performed against subcontract scope and special provisions.
• Train and mentor junior staff (Project Engineer), helping to develop their technical and professional skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Team-oriented

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Microsoft Teams

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

The Ruhlin Company is seeking a Lead Project Engineer for its Structural Division, based in Sharon Center, Ohio. The role emphasizes cost control, revenue tracking, and coordination between field operations and the office to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

You will support safety plan implementation, submittal reviews, and subcontractor reconciliation while mentoring junior staff and contributing to project success across multiple ongoing workstreams.