Project Engineer

ryancompanies; Westmont, Chicago (IL, IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; 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 Progr

Parenting Benefits

Employee Discount Programs

Pet insurance

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Job summary

Ryan Companies is seeking a hands-on learner to support project teams on designated construction projects in Westmont, IL. The role emphasizes learning Ryan processes, procedures, and business policies while working from a site.

You will gain experience in field and office operations, assist with RFIs, shop drawings, scheduling, and coordination with vendors and subs, and participate in permit inspections and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations and read architectural/engineering drawings.
• Strong communication skills and ability to interface with teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team in completing designated projects while learning Ryan processes, procedures and policies.
• Learn field and office operations on a construction project site for six months or longer.
• Help generate RFIs and track approvals, maintain shop drawing logs, and coordinate deliveries.
• Participate in scheduling, punchlist inspections, and project documentation updates.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Material pricing

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Job description

Job Description

This individual will assist the project team in the completion of designated projects with a focus on learning Ryan processes, procedures and business policies.

The objective is to educate the employee in field and office operations while working from a construction project site for a minimum of six months and preferably for the duration of an entire construction project.

Some Things 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.
• 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.
• Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule

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, 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.