Project Engineer

Rycon Construction•Pittsburgh, PA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Rycon Construction, Inc. is an employee-owned company (ESOP) that provides construction management, general contracting, and design-build services nationwide. Rycon is an ENR Top 400 Contractor, ENR Top 100 Green Contractor). We have nine offices, Pittsburgh, Atlanta, Charlotte, Cleveland, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Houston, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC., and specialize in new construction, renovations, and adaptive reuse projects. Rycon's portfolio consists of projects and developments in health care, educational (K-12 & higher ed), industrial/warehouse, commercial, multi-unit residential, retail, financial, food service/dining, governmental, hospitality, cannabis, self-storage, and LEED facilities. We excel in preconstruction planning, MEP expertise, with experienced project team members focused on the multiple markets we serve. We also have an in-house Architectural Woodwork & Specialty Fabrication Division that ships/installs nationally. We are seeking an experienced Project Engineer for our Special Projects Group at our Pittsburgh office.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years in the commercial construction is preferred
A degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or a related field.
Computer Skills Required – Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience with estimating software is preferred.
LEED AP certification is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Attend and document pre-bid meetings and estimate reviews.
Participate in value engineering exercises to optimize project costs.
Work with architects, engineers, and subcontractors to clarify scope and resolve discrepancies during the estimating process.
Assist in preparing bid proposals and presentations for clients.
Solicit, analyze, and compare subcontractor and supplier bids.
Review and interpret drawings and specifications to develop accurate quantity takeoffs.
Collaborate with project managers and estimators to prepare detailed cost estimates for commercial construction projects.