Senior Project Engineer

Ryan Companies US Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Educational Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Pet insurance

Charitable Donation Matching

Job summary

Ryan Companies US Inc. seeks a Senior Project Engineer to join the on-site team for an industrial warehouse project. You will assist the project manager in executingRyan processes, coordinating RFIs, drawings, and procurement while ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.

The initial assignment is on-site in Salinas, CA, with future California projects. You should have 2+ years of commercial construction experience, read engineering drawings, and be comfortable with estimating

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in construction management or related field, or two-year construction certificate with 4+ years industry experience.
• 2+ years commercial construction experience as a Project Engineer or similar.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, PO, contracts, and cost-coding systems.
• Minimum six months on-site project experience before advancing.

Responsibilities

• Generate RFIs and track approvals.
• Maintain shop drawing log and coordination.
• Review drawings using Ryan checklists.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with PSQP.
• Coordinate vendor/subcontractor deliveries.
• Support Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Help establish site logistics and permit inspections.
• Manage Punchlist process and project close-out items.
• Assist in project procurement and bid evaluations.
• Support estimating with quantity takeoffs and unit costs.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Communication

Mathematical calculations

Education

B.S. in Construction Management

Tools

Take-off software

Job description

Job Description: Senior Project Engineer whose primary function is to assist the project team in the completion of a designated project with the focus on implementing Ryan processes, procedures and business policies.

To Be Successful In This Role:

You must have at least 2-4 years of successful commercial construction experience in a design-build environment. You must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems. Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing is required. It's expected that you are familiar and comfortable with current technology.

Some Things You Can Expect To Do:

• Generate Requests For Information (RFIs) and track approvals.
• Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and shop drawing coordination.
• Complete thorough drawing review while utilizing the Ryan checklists.
• Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with creating and executing Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP).
• Coordination and tracking of Vendor and Subcontractor deliveries.
• Help manage Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Participate in establishing and managing overall site logistics.
• Participate in the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.
• Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.
• Manage the Punchlist process including Punchlist inspections, record Punchlist items and help manage completion of Punchlist work.
• Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.
• Prepare agendas and minutes for the weekly construction meetings and take an active role in these meetings.
• Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets.
• Gain an understanding of unit costs, bid form evaluations and award procedures during the bid phase of a construction project.
• Assist in Owner change pricing; prepare billings and review invoices.
• Under supervision on selected small projects, prepare and control budget and schedule, award and negotiate subcontracts, participate in jobsite coordination meetings, review job status with Project Manager, prepare profit projections and complete Punchlist and project close-out items.
• Support the estimating process and learn take-off software and unit cost analysis through preparing quantity take-offs.
• Monitor assigned subcontracts, subcontractor schedules, and review and approve direct invoices and subcontractor pay apps.
• Assist Project Manager with scheduling, creating agenda, and running key project milestone meetings (Release, Kickoff, Control, and Closeout).
• Review owner contracts in detail.

Candidate Requirements:

• Four-year college degree in construction management or related field or two-year construction certificate with a minimum of 4 years industry experience.
• Approximately 2+ years commercial construction experience as a Project Engineer or similar.
• General 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.
• Minimum six month jobsite experience before moving on to Project Management or Field Career Path.

Miscellaneous: Willingness to travel, and/or relocate, as needed to execute projects.

The initial assignment will be on-site at an Industrial Warehouse Project in Salinas, CA through roughly June of 2027. After that, the individual will be assigned their next project in California (likely Southern California).

Compensation: The salary range is $78,900 - $98,600. The salary base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities.

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
• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: 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.

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With more than 80 years in business and 17 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. Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, protected veteran or disability status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [e-mail].