Project Engineer - Building Division

The Ruhlin Company; Wadsworth (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

401(k) match

Bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid vacation

Sick days

Job summary

The Ruhlin Company in Sharon Center, OH seeks a Project Engineer for the Building division to support pre-construction activities, planning, design, and field coordination on active projects.

You will read and interpret designs and drawings, prepare takeoffs, verify quantities for invoicing, maintain submittal logs, assist with project status reports, and help ensure compliance with codes and specifications.

Job description

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a project engineer for the Building division in our Sharon Center.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; application of construction methods; bid packages
• Interprets designs and drawings; prepares takeoffs; researches and recommends resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts and errors
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Verifies work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verifies accurate payment of subcontractors and material suppliers
• Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
• Recognizes change conditions with respect to the contract and notifies appropriate parties
• Ensures all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications; coordinates inspections and testing
• Assembles construction financial data; monitors costs; tracks costs for force accounts
• Maintains job costing system and updates systems to reflect forecasts; creates margin reporting
• Ensures craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; assigns cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
• Assists Superintendent with daily job reports and schedule monitoring
• Creates correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, etc.
• Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
• Maintains RFI logs and timely response to job questions
• Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
• Ensures correct setup and maintenance of filing system
• Assists in the definition of contract bid packages, coordinating scopes of work, and in preparing the packages
• Takes weekly jobsite photographs
• Maintains all safety records
• Completes appropriate paperwork for new field hires
• Assists in preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in development of meeting minutes
• Assists in project close-out activities
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

Essential Skills and Experience

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Excellent computer skills
• Basic understanding of cost analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional Registration is encouraged

Direct Report(s)

Field Project Coordinator, Interns/Co-ops.

Benefits

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes: Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401(k) match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation, and sick days.

Equal Opportunity

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program.