Senior Project Engineer – Mission Critical Construction

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Family Planning & Parenting Benefits

Employee Discount Programs

Pet insurance

Charitable Donation Matching

Volunteer Time Off (VTO)

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer for our National Mission Critical team. This role connects on-site construction with project management leadership, handling administration and key project phases with growing autonomy.

Ideal candidates have foundational construction experience, 2–3 years in a Project Engineer role, and a drive to advance into a Project Manager position on large-scale, technically complex projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications and project management fundamentals.
• Proficiency with Procore and Building Connected.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented mindset with ambition to grow into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in project administration from pre-construction to closeout.
• Lead project documentation: RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes.
• Prepare and maintain project status reports for stakeholders.
• Assist in budgeting by tracking job costs and labor productivity.
• Prepare bid documents and participate in subcontractor buyout and negotiations.
• Process and track change orders with complete documentation.
• Serve as a point of contact for subcontractors, architects, and engineers.
• Assist in developing and managing the project schedule to meet milestones.
• Lead jobsite coordination meetings and contribute to problem solving and planning.
• Support Safety First culture and quality control standards.
• Manage the project punch list process to a timely completion.
• Assist in compiling final closeout documents including as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

Skills

Construction management

Project management

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Building Connected

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Engineer for our National Mission Critical team. This role connects on-site construction with project management leadership, handling administration and key project phases with growing autonomy.

Ideal candidates have foundational construction experience, 2–3 years in a Project Engineer role, and a drive to advance into a Project Manager position on large-scale, technically complex projects.