Senior Preconstruction Project Engineer

Ryan Companies US Inc; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, Dental and Vision

Retirement plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

PTO

Employee assistance

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc in Iowa seeks a Senior Construction Project Engineer for Des Moines or Cedar Rapids. You will collaborate with preconstruction and project managers to develop estimates, create schedules, and manage project scope.

Recent graduates or professionals with a 4-year construction degree and knowledge of reading plans, quantity takeoffs, and cost modeling will excel. Familiarity with estimating tools and BIM software is a plus in this role.

Qualifications

• 4-year construction engineering or construction management degree.
• Knowledge of construction means and 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.
• Interest in learning estimating platforms and BIM tools (Destini, OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, JOIN, VICO, Navisworks, Revit).

Responsibilities

• Develop conceptual and detailed estimates with the preconstruction team.
• Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems.
• Create project estimates independently 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 personnel.
• Support development and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including value design, cost validation, scheduling, procurement and pursuits.
• 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; learn CSI and Uniformat II.

Skills

Quantity takeoffs

Reading plans

Communication

Teaching/mentoring

Listening and prioritizing

Estimation tools

BIM tools

Cost modeling

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Destini Estimating

OST

Bluebeam

BuildingConnected

JOIN

VICO

Navisworks

Revit

Job description

Job Description:Ryan Companies has an immediate need for a Senior Construction Project 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.Some things you can expect to do:Work with preconstruction team and project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimatesPerform quantity take-offs of all construction systemsCreate project estimates individually and with a teamSolicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposalsScope and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirementsRecord final estimates and maintain cost historyCreate, track, and manage project scopeParticipate and review buyout and GMP estimatesCreate preconstruction schedules with project management and field personalSupport development, architectural and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including value design, cost validation, project scheduling, procurement and project pursuitsConsistently achieves appropriate project estimatesReview and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managersProvide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing and available resourcesAssist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of various types of projectsCapable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costsLearn CSI and Uniformat IISome things we would like you to have:4-year construction engineering or construction management degreeKnowledge of construction means and methods, building types and procurement methodsAbility to read and understand project plans and detailsAbility to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs, and summarize data in a meaningful wayPositive and effective communication abilitiesAbility to teach skills and knowledge to othersAbility to listen, prioritize and value the opinions of othersPrior 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.You will really stand out if you have construction internship experience and up to 3 or 4 years of construction management experience.Eligibility:Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.Benefits:Competitive SalaryMedical, Dental and Vision BenefitsRetirement and Savings BenefitsFlexible Spending and Health Savings AccountsLife InsuranceShort-Term and Long-Term DisabilityEducational AssistancePaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance and Wellness ProgramsParenting BenefitsEmployee Discount ProgramsPet insuranceRyan Foundation – charitable matching fundsPaid Time for Volunteer EventsDisclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Notice to Candidates:Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [e-mail]-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.