Project Engineer

Ryan Companies•Des Moines, IA

23d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is hiring a Project Engineer for its Midwest team in Des Moines or Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role assists the project team with designated projects while learning Ryan processes, procedures, and business policies. Its objective is to educate the employee in field and office operations. The Project Engineer works from a construction project site for at least six months, preferably for the duration of an entire construction project. The role requires a bachelor's degree in a construction-related field and knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing. The employee must be able to perform mathematical calculations; understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems; assume responsibility; and communicate and work effectively with others. The position offers a path toward Project Management or a Field Career Path after a minimum of six months of jobsite experience. Travel and/or relocation may be needed to execute projects. Ryan Companies describes its workplace as fast-paced, inclusive, and collaborative. Benefits may vary according to role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations; eligibility details are provided during hiring, with terms set out in the individual offer document.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field; the posting specifies construction engineering/management in one section.
Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations.
Ability to read and understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.
Ability to assume responsibility and interface and communicate effectively.
Minimum six months of jobsite experience before moving on to a Project Management or Field Career Path.

Nice To Haves

Willingness to travel and/or relocate as needed to execute projects.
General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.

Responsibilities

Help generate Requests for Information (RFIs) and track approvals.
Monitor and maintain the shop drawing log and coordinate shop drawings.
Learn project dimensional control requirements and field-verify dimensions to back-check the shop drawing approval process.
Assist with coordinating and tracking vendor and subcontractor deliveries.
Learn Ryan safety policies and procedures.
Develop an understanding of overall site logistics.
Participate in and learn the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.
Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.
Accompany Ryan personnel and the owner on punch list inspections, record punch list items, and monitor completion of punch list work.
Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.