Project Engineer

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

Job Description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team in Atlanta!

Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial building services? If this describes you,

To be successful in this role, you must have knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing. A bachelor's degree in a construction-related field is required. You must be able to perform mathematical calculations, understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems. You also must be able to assume responsibility, interface & communicate effectively.

Somethings you can expect to do:

• Help generate Requests For Information (RFIs) and track approvals.

• Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and shop drawing coordination.

• Learn project dimensional control requirements while field verifying dimensions to back check the shop drawing approval process.

• Complete thorough drawing review while utilizing the Ryan checklists.

• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with creating and executing Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP).

• Assist in the coordination and tracking of Vendor and Subcontractor deliveries.

• Learn Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.

• Gain an understanding for overall site logistics.

• Participate in and gain an understanding of the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.

• Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.

• Accompany Ryan personnel (and Owner) on Punchlist inspections, record Punchlist items and monitor completion of Punchlist work.

• Perform additional assignments per Superintendent's/Project Manager's direction.

• Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.

• Begin to participate in most tasks listed under Sr. Project Engineer.

• Prepare agendas and minutes for the weekly construction meetings and begin to take an active role in these meetings.

• Lead selective bid solicitation phone calls and overall bidlist management.

• Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets. Begin to understand unit costs, bid form evaluations and award procedures during the bid phase of a construction project.

• Assist in Owner change pricing; prepare billings and review invoices.

• Support the estimating process and learn take-off software and unit cost analysis through preparing quantity take-offs.

• Assist Project Manager with scheduling, creating agenda, and running key project milestone meetings (Release, Kickoff, Control, and Closeout)

You will really stand out if you:

• Open to travel for projects.

• Four-year college degree in construction management or related field or two-year construction certificate with a minimum of 2 years industry experience

• Entry level position, but previous intern experience preferred

• General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.

• Ability to calculate mathematical calculations, understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.

• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively.

• Willingness to travel, and/or relocate, as needed to execute projects.

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.