Senior Project Engineer- Structural Division

The Ruhlin Company

Wadsworth (OH)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP

401k match

Bonus

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long Term Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

paid vacation

sick days

Job summary

The Ruhlin Company in Ohio is seeking a Project Engineer/Lead Project Engineer to partner with the Project Manager and Superintendent. You will provide operational leadership, monitor profitability, schedule performance, and mentor junior staff while safeguarding safety and compliance on the project.

You will proactively identify risks, manage cost variances, coordinate submittals, and drive timely project documentation to support on-time delivery and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred in a related field.
Minimum 4 years of construction or project engineering experience.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines concurrently.
Outstanding communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager in monthly margin reports and provide insights to senior management.
Monitor wage compliance reporting for subcontractors and self-perform activities.
Track owner quantity payments and analyze quantity variances on profitability.
Coordinate and review submittals, shop drawings, and engineering submittals with owners.
Lead punch list coordination with owners, architects, and engineers; mentor junior staff.
Manage equipment costs and coordinate material deliveries to maintain the project schedule.

Skills

Advanced analytical skills

Time management

Multi-project management

Interpersonal skills/team player

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft 365

Viewpoint Vista

HCSS Heavy Bid

Job description

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

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

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.