Project Engineer: Growth, Field Coordination & Travel

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; 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

Parenting Benefits

Employee Discounts

Pet insurance

Ryan Foundation - charitable matching

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to support estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing while applying knowledge of drawings, POs, and cost-coding systems to keep projects on track.

In this role you will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with RFI tracking, shop drawing coordination, scheduling, procurement, and site logistics. A four-year degree in construction management or a related field is preferred, and willingness to travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field is required.
• 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.
• Open to travel for projects.
• Four-year degree or two-year certificate with industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Help generate 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 PSQP.
• Assist in coordination and tracking of Vendor and Subcontractor deliveries.
• Learn Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Understand overall site logistics.
• Participate in city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.
• Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.
• Accompany Ryan personnel and Owner on Punchlist inspections and monitor completion.
• Perform additional assignments per Superintendent's/PM's direction.
• Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.
• Begin to participate in tasks listed under Sr. Project Engineer.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for weekly construction meetings.
• Lead select bid solicitation calls and bidlist management.
• Assist PM with procurement and bid form evaluation.
• Assist with Owner change pricing; prepare billings and review invoices.
• Support estimating with take-offs and unit costs.
• Assist PM with scheduling and milestone meetings.

Skills

estimating techniques

cost control

material pricing

interface & communicate effectively

perform mathematical calculations

understand drawings

purchase orders

cost-coding systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Four-year college degree in construction management or related field or two-year construction certificate with 2+ years industry experience

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Project Engineer to support estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing while applying knowledge of drawings, POs, and cost-coding systems to keep projects on track.

In this role you will assist the Project Manager and Superintendent with RFI tracking, shop drawing coordination, scheduling, procurement, and site logistics. A four-year degree in construction management or a related field is preferred, and willingness to travel