Site-Driven Project Engineer: Learn, Collaborate, Deliver

Ryan Companies US Inc; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team on a construction project site in Des Moines. The role focuses on learning Ryan processes, procedures, and policies while supporting field and office operations for six months or the project duration.

You will gain hands-on experience with RFIs, shop drawings, quality plans, safety procedures, scheduling, procurement, and estimating while collaborating with the project team to meet milestones and deliver superior outcomes.

Qualifications

• Previous internship experience in commercial construction.
• Familiarity with industry-standard estimating, take-off, or scheduling software.
• Willingness to travel or relocate as needed to support regional projects.
• Proactive drive to lead selective bid solicitation calls and manage bid lists.

Responsibilities

• Assist in RFIs and documentation; track approvals and update office and jobsite plans.
• Monitor and maintain the shop drawing log; coordinate approvals and verify dimensions.
• Support quality and safety efforts by following project checklists and the PSQP.
• Coordinate logistics and deliveries; understand site logistics and timelines.
• Participate in permits and inspections; assist with punch lists and record items.
• Prepare agendas/minutes for weekly construction meetings; help track milestones.
• Support procurement and estimating by developing subcontractor bid forms and evaluation spreadsheets.
• Assist Superintendent and Project Manager with additional assignments as directed.

Skills

Project coordination

RFI documentation

Site safety awareness

Vendor coordination

Tools

Take-off software

Estimating software

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer to join our team on a construction project site in Des Moines. The role focuses on learning Ryan processes, procedures, and policies while supporting field and office operations for six months or the project duration.

You will gain hands-on experience with RFIs, shop drawings, quality plans, safety procedures, scheduling, procurement, and estimating while collaborating with the project team to meet milestones and deliver superior outcomes.