Senior Construction Project Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Educational Assistance

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Senior Preconstruction Engineer for its Cedar Rapids or Des Moines office. Candidates must possess a 4-year degree in construction management or engineering and have a strong interest in construction management. Responsibilities include developing estimates, collaborating with project managers, and performing quantity take-offs.

The company offers competitive benefits including medical and dental coverage, retirement plans, and paid time off. Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand project plans and details.
• Previous construction experience is a plus.
• Recent college graduates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates with the preconstruction team.
• Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
• Review and provide feedback on project estimates.

Skills

Construction means and methods

Positive communication abilities

Ability to perform quantity take-offs

Interest in learning estimating software

Education

4-year construction engineering or management degree

Tools

OST

Bluebeam

Navisworks

Job description

Ryan Companies has an immediate need for a Senior Preconstruction Engineer for its Des Moines OR Cedar Rapids, Iowa office. Recent college graduates with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or an engineering discipline with a strong interest in a career in construction management are invited to apply.

With more than 80 years in business and 15 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don't just build buildings - we build stories.

Responsibilities

• Work with preconstruction team and project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates
• Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems
• Create project estimates individually and with a team
• Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposals
• Scope and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements
• Record final estimates and maintain cost history Create, track, and manage project scope
• Participate and review buyout and GMP estimates
• Create preconstruction schedules with project management and field personal
• Support development, architectural and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including value design, cost validation, project scheduling, procurement and project pursuits
• Consistently achieves appropriate project estimates
• Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers
• Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing and available resources
• Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of various types of projects
• Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs
• Learn CSI and Uniformat II

Qualifications

• 4-year construction engineering or construction management degree
• Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types and procurement methods
• Ability to read and understand project plans and details
• Ability to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs, and summarize data in a meaningful way
• Positive and effective communication abilities
• Ability to teach skills and knowledge to others
• Ability to listen, prioritize and value the opinions of others
• Prior construction experience in the field or office is a PLUS.
• An interest in learning Destini Estimating platform, OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, JOIN, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit.
• Recent college graduates WILL be considered.
• Construction internship experience and up to 3 or 4 years of construction management experience will make you stand out.

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

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.