Senior Project Engineer- Civil Division

The Ruhlin Company; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k match

Bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

LT Disability

Paid time off

Job summary

The Ruhlin Company seeks a Senior Project Engineer for its Civil Division, based out of the Sharon Center office. You will partner with the Project Manager and Superintendent to lead project execution, profitability, and schedule performance.

Responsibilities include margin reporting, wage compliance, quantity tracking, variance analysis, and mentoring junior staff. A Bachelor’s degree is preferred and at least four years in construction with strong analytical and communication skills are ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Advanced analytical and problem solving.
• Outstanding time management and organization.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Manager in margin reports and insights.
• Monitor compliance with prevailing wage reporting for subs and self-perform.
• Use quantity tracking logs for owner quantity payment.
• Analyze impact of quantity variances on project profitability.
• Track pending change orders relative to cost expenditures.
• Draft and review construction submittals with project team.
• Mentor junior staff and lead project engineers.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Multi-project management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team player

Construction methods

Estimating knowledge

Costing & scheduling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

The Ruhlin Company

Senior Project Engineer- Civil Division

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a Senior Project Engineer for its Civil Division. This position will be based out of Ruhlin's Sharon Center office.

Summary:

Serves as strategic partner to the Project Manager and Superintendent, contributing beyond administrative tasks to provide operational leadership and financial insight. Responsible for maintaining project profitability and schedule performance, ensuring safety compliance, managing revenue variances, and mentoring junior staff. Your role requires proactively identifying risks and implementing corrective actions before they affect project outcomes.

Responsibilities:

Cost/Revenue

• Support the Project Manager in preparing monthly margin reports and presenting insights to Senior Management.
• Monitor and ensure compliance with prevailing wage reporting for subcontractors and self-perform activities.
• Utilize quantity tracking logs for owner quantity payment.
• Analyze and communicate the impact of quantity variances on overall project profitability.
• Track and understand pending change orders in relation to cost expenditures.

General

• Perform all responsibilities of Project Engineer and Lead Project Engineer, but with more autonomy and leadership.
• Understand technical performance and notice requirements for document control.
• Develop and manage comprehensive submittal logs aligned with the project baseline schedule.
• Ensure timely review and submission of shop drawings and engineering submittals from the owner.
• Draft and review of Construction Method Reports in collaboration with project team members.
• Lead punch list coordination with owners, architects, and engineers; delegate tasks and track closeout.
• Oversee rental and owned equipment to ensure cost-effective utilization in coordination with the Superintendent and shop.
• Monitor and manage equipment charges, including idle time.
• Coordinate material deliveries and work activities to maintain the project schedule in partnership with the Superintendent.
• Train and mentor junior staff (Project Engineer, Lead Project Engineer), helping to develop their technical and professional skills.

Safety

• Assist in the coordination of specialty safety equipment needs (e.g., PAPRS, wash stations, lead trailers, trench boxes).
• Support compliance with OSHA and owner requirements in partnership with the Superintendent.
• Conduct weekly job-site safety inspections and ensure timely corrective actions.
• Promote and reinforce the company’s safety culture.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding time management and organization skills.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills with a high-energy, team-oriented approach and a focus on providing excellent customer service.
• Advanced knowledge of construction methods and materials, costing, scheduling, and estimating.
• Advanced knowledge of Bluebeam, Microsoft 365, Viewpoint Vista, and HCSS Heavy Bid, with the ability to quickly learn new software as needed.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Team-focused mindset with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• Commitment to Company values.

Direct Report(s):

Intern

The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. For over 100 years we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Client satisfaction is the bedrock of our reputation, earned through innovative construction technology, experienced leadership and an unswerving commitment to quality. Today Ruhlin enjoys a national reputation as a construction services leader. From bridges to buildings, client success is built in.T

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, Tutition 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.