Senior Project Engineer - Mission Critical | Path to PM

Ryan Companies US; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness

Job summary

Ryan Companies US is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our National Mission Critical team. This role bridges the on-site construction crew and project management leadership, taking ownership of project administration and managing phases with growing autonomy.

Ideal candidates have foundational construction experience and a drive to develop PM skills on large-scale, technically complex projects, with a clear path toward a Project Manager role.

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 construction management software such as Procore and Building Connected.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with ambition to grow into a Project Manager role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Project Manager in the overall administration of the project, from pre-construction to closeout.
• Take a lead role in managing project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes.
• Help prepare and maintain project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in preparing and controlling the project budget by actively tracking job costs and labor productivity.
• Help prepare detailed bid documents and participate in the subcontractor buyout and negotiation process.
• Process and track change orders, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.
• Serve as a key point of contact for subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve day-to-day technical issues.
• Assist the Superintendent in developing and managing the project schedule to ensure milestones are met.
• Participate in and help lead jobsite coordination meetings, contributing to problem-solving and planning.
• Champion Ryan's safety culture and assist in ensuring high standards of quality control.
• Take the lead in managing the project punch list process to ensure timely completion.
• Assist in the compilation of all final closeout documentation, including as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

Skills

Procore

Building Connected

Primavera P6

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Procore

Building Connected

Primavera P6

Job description

Ryan Companies US is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our National Mission Critical team. This role bridges the on-site construction crew and project management leadership, taking ownership of project administration and managing phases with growing autonomy.

Ideal candidates have foundational construction experience and a drive to develop PM skills on large-scale, technically complex projects, with a clear path toward a Project Manager role.