Project Engineer - Civil Division (NE Ohio and Columbus)

The Ruhlin Company; Sharon Center (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Project Engineer for its Civil Division in Northeast Ohio and Columbus. This role involves managing financial administration, assisting in construction processes, and ensuring project compliance with contractual obligations. You will play a crucial role in producing accurate cost reports, preparing documentation, and maintaining safety standards on-site. Join a company with a rich history and a commitment to quality, where your contributions will directly impact project success and client satisfaction. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for engineering and construction management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401k match

Bonus

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long Term Disability coverage

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• Excellent computer and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial administration and cost reporting activities.
• Assist with safety inspections and project documentation.
• Interpret designs and prepare drawings to support construction.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret plans

Excellent computer skills

Basic understanding of cost analysis

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Strong team player

Commitment to Company values

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree in construction management

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Related field

Job description

Project Engineer - Civil Division (NE Ohio and Columbus)

The Ruhlin Company is looking for Project Engineer - Civil Division (NE Ohio and Columbus) in Sharon Center, OH.
This local job opportunity with ID 3073242402 is live since 2025-02-12 02:34:09.

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire Project Engineers for its Civil Division. Openings are available in Northeast Ohio and Columbus.

Position Summary: Manage all financial administration and cost reporting activities; assist the Superintendent in managing all construction processes.

Expected Outcomes:

1. Accurate cost reports and project status reports margin analysis are produced on-time.
2. Prompt and accurate payment applications to the owner.
3. Timely and complete project documentation.
4. Project is being constructed per the contract documents.

Position Responsibilities:

Safety: Assist with weekly toolbox talks, safety inspections, and incident and/or accident investigations and follow up.

Contractual:

1. Maintain submittal/RFI logs, timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings.
2. Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures.
3. Create correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and others.
4. Recognize change conditions with respect to the contract and notify appropriate parties.
5. Monitor DBE payment and compliance status.
6. Assist Superintendent with daily job reports and schedule monitoring.
7. Take weekly jobsite photographs.
8. Assist with project close-out activities.

Engineering:

1. Interpret designs and drawings; prepare takeoffs; identify conflicts and errors.
2. Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates.
3. Verify work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verify accurate payment to subcontractors and material suppliers.
4. Assist in the definition of subcontract bid packages, coordinating scopes of work, and in preparing the packages.
5. Maintain as-built drawings.
6. Ensure all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications, coordinate inspections and testing.

Accounting:

1. Assemble construction financial data; monitor costs; track costs for force accounts.
2. Maintain job costing system and update systems to reflect forecasts.
3. Generate and distribute weekly manhour reports and at a minimum, monthly pay applications.
4. Assist with the preparation of project status reports and participate in project status meetings; assist in the development of meeting minutes.

Administrative:

1. Monitor that the Field Project Coordinator is ensuring the craft timecards are completed accurately, correctly reflecting hours worked and tasks; assign cost codes to all purchases, timecards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost.
2. Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing system.
3. Process field new hires not completed by the corporate office.

General:

1. Maintain all safety records.
2. Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.
3. Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Essential Skills and Experience:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field.
2. Ability to read and interpret plans.
3. Excellent computer skills.
4. Basic understanding of cost analysis.
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
6. Strong team player.
7. Professional registration is encouraged.
8. Commitment to Company values.

Reporting to this position: Field Administrative Assistant, Interns/Co-ops.

About The Ruhlin Company: The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915 we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader.

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

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