Senior Project Engineer - National Industrial

Ryan Companies US Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending and Health Savings

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to join our team in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will help manage budgets, schedules, and procurement, coordinating drawings, RFIs, and vendor activity on commercial construction projects.

The role requires a 2–4 year track record in commercial construction and a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management. Travel may be required as projects vary by location and scope.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management required.
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems.
• Willingness to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in project procurement through subcontractor RFPs and bid evaluations.
• Assist in coordinating budgets and schedules for small projects under supervision.
• Coordinate shop drawings and field verifications; track RFIs and ASIs.
• Attend weekly construction meetings; prepare agendas and minutes.

Skills

Reading drawings

Estimating techniques

Cost control

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction engineering/management

Tools

Take-off software

Job description

Job Description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Senior Project Engineer to join our team! Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial building services? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

Some things you can expect to do:

Help generate Requests For Information (RFIs) and track approvals. Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and shop drawing coordination. Learn project dimensional control requirements while field verifying dimensions to back check the shop drawing approval process. Assist in the coordination and tracking of Vendor and Subcontractor deliveries. Learn Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures. Gain an understanding for overall site logistics. Participate in and gain an understanding of the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process. Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs. Accompany Ryan personnel (and Owner) on Punchlist inspections, record Punchlist items and monitor completion of Punchlist work. Perform additional assignments per Superintendent’s/Project Manager’s direction. Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule. Prepare agendas and minutes for the weekly construction meetings and take an active role in these meetings. Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets. Gain an understanding of unit costs, bid form evaluations and award procedures during the bid phase of a construction project. Assist in Owner change pricing; prepare billings and review invoices. Under supervision on selected small projects, prepare and control budget and schedule, award and negotiate subcontracts, participate in jobsite coordination meetings, review job status with Project Manager, prepare profit projections and complete Punchlist and project close-out items. Support the estimating process and learn take-off software and unit cost analysis through preparing quantity take-offs. Monitor assigned subcontracts, subcontractor schedules relative to material deliveries and subcontractor manpower.

Some things you can expect to do:

Develop a working understanding of budgets, schedules, cost accounting, invoices, contracts, change orders and other management tools. Assume responsibility and communicate effectively with all internal and external customers. May have more involvement in entire job cycle on selected small projects, under supervision. Travel as needed.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

2-4 years of successful commercial construction experience in a design-build environment. A bachelor’s degree in construction engineering/management is required. You must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost coding systems. Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing is required. It's expected that you are familiar and comfortable with current technology. You really stand out if you: General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing. Ability to calculate mathematical calculations, understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems. Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively. Minimum six month jobsite experience before moving on to Project Management or Field Career Path. Willingness to travel, and/or relocate, as needed to execute projects.

Compensation

The annual salary range is $85,000.00 - 95,000.00. The base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills and abilities.

#LI-AL1 Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer

Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

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With more than 80 years in business and 17 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories. Ryan Companies US, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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