Senior Project Engineer- Industrial Division

The Ruhlin Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

401k match

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability

Paid vacation and sick days

Bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Ruhlin Company in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Project Engineer for its Industrial Division to lead profitability, scheduling, and safety on complex construction projects. You will partner with the Project Manager and Superintendent and drive operational leadership across disciplines.

You will mentor junior staff, manage submittals, and guide risk mitigation while delivering projects on time and within budget with strong cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of related construction experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support Project Manager in monthly margin reporting and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with safety, schedules, and quality requirements.
• Develop submittal logs and manage shop drawings and submittals.
• Coordinate material deliveries and change orders to protect profitability.
• Mentor and develop junior staff and assist Lead Project Engineer.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Multi-project management

Communication

Customer service

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a Senior Project Engineer for its Industrial Division. This position will be based out of Ruhlin's Columbus 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 Management

• Support the Project Manager in preparing monthly margin reports and presenting insights to Senior
• 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.

Management.

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

About The Ruhlin Company

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