Project Engineer - Structural Division

The Ruhlin Company; Center (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)

401k match

Medical insurance

Paid vacation

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Texas seeks an experienced Project Engineer for their Structural Division. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, preparing construction data, and ensuring compliance with codes and specifications. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and demonstrate skills in interpreting construction plans. The company offers a competitive benefits package, including ESOP and 401k match, fostering a commitment to excellence and collaboration in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering technology, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial and cost reporting activities.
• Prepare accurate and timely construction financial data.
• Ensure prompt payment applications to owners and subcontractors.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret construction plans

Effective communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a Project Engineer for the Structural Division in our Sharon Center office.

Summary: Manage all financial and cost reporting activities; Assist the Field Engineer with various processes.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate and timely construction financial data; monitor and track costs for force accounts.
• Ensure prompt and accurate payment applications to the owner, payment of subcontractors, purchase orders, and invoices.
• Maintain job costing system and update systems to reflect forecasts.
• Generate and distribute weekly manhour reports and at a minimum, monthly pay applications.
• Assist with the preparation of project status reports and participate in project status meetings; assist in the development of meeting minutes.
• Review and approve craft timecards for accuracy, reflecting hours worked and cost codes to all purchases, timecards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost.
• Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing system.
• Process field new hires not completed by the corporate office.
• Maintain submittal/RFI logs, timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings.
• Create correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and others with direction from the Project Manager.
• Recognize changing conditions with respect to the contract and notify appropriate parties.
• Monitor DBE payment and compliance status.
• Take weekly jobsite photographs.
• Assist with project close‑out activities.
• Interpret designs and drawings; prepare accurate takeoffs.
• Verify work‑in‑place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verify accurate payment to subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Maintain as‑built drawings.
• Ensure all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, specifications, and special provisions, coordinate inspections and testing.
• Assist with weekly toolbox talks, safety inspections, and incident investigations.
• Maintain all required project safety records.
• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction engineering technology, construction management, or related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Basic understanding of cost analysis.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong team player.
• Professional registration is encouraged.

Direct Report(s): Field Project Coordinator, Interns/Co‑ops.

About The Ruhlin Company

Founded in 1915, The Ruhlin Company thrives on a philosophy of partnership. For over a century, we've been turning our clients' visions into reality by truly listening to their needs. Our national reputation as a leader in construction services speaks for itself!

At Ruhlin, we offer a diverse range of services through our key four divisions: Building, Civil, Industrial, and Structural. From building state‑of‑the‑art bridges to managing complex construction projects in the healthcare industry, we are committed to excellence in every endeavor. We provide a wide variety of construction services, including general contracting, construction management, design/build, owner's agent, and estimating/preconstruction services. Our approach is rooted in creating cooperative relationships with our clients, ensuring their visions are successfully translated into reality.

With such diverse work we welcome anyone with a passion for construction who is looking for a long‑term career. Join us and experience the difference of working with a company that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Let’s build the future together!

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, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation and sick days.

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

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, age (age 40 or older), color, disability or handicap, veteran/military status, national origin, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.