Senior Project Engineer - Commercial Construction Lead

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

FSAs/HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Educational assistance

PTO

Wellness programs

Parenting benefits

Employee discounts

Pet insurance

Charitable matching

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer in Phoenix. The role focuses on RFI generation, shop drawing coordination, and cross‑functional project support from procurement through close‑out.

The successful candidate will assist in scheduling, budgeting, and field verification of dimensions, while learning Ryan Safety Policies and site logistics. This full‑time position requires construction experience and willingness to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 4‑year college degree, preferably in a construction-related field.
• 2–4 years of commercial construction experience in a design-build environment.
• Minimum six month jobsite experience before moving on to Project Management or Field Career Path.
• Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost‑coding systems.
• Willingness to travel, and/or relocate, as needed to execute projects.
• Familiar and comfortable with current technology.

Responsibilities

• Generate RFIs and track approvals.
• Maintain shop drawing log and coordination.
• Verify dimensions against shop drawings during field checks.
• Coordinate vendor and subcontractor deliveries.
• Learn Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
• Understand site logistics and permit inspections.
• Attend and contribute to weekly construction meetings.
• Assist in procurement and bid preparation, including subcontractor bids.
• Support project budgeting, invoicing, and cost control.
• Take-offs and unit-cost analysis to support estimates.
• Monitor subcontracts and material delivery schedules.

Skills

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Reading drawings

Proposal and bid evaluation

Team communication

Travel willingness

Technology proficiency

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction-related field

Tools

Take-off software

Scheduling software

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer in Phoenix. The role focuses on RFI generation, shop drawing coordination, and cross‑functional project support from procurement through close‑out.

The successful candidate will assist in scheduling, budgeting, and field verification of dimensions, while learning Ryan Safety Policies and site logistics. This full‑time position requires construction experience and willingness to travel as needed.