Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc.•Cedar Rapids, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Companies has an immediate need for a Senior Preconstruction Engineer for its Des Moines OR Cedar Rapids, Iowa office. Recent college graduates with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or an engineering discipline with a strong interest in a career in construction management are invited to apply. With more than 80 years in business and 15 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.

Requirements

4-year construction engineering or construction management degree
Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types and procurement methods
Ability to read and understand project plans and details
Ability to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs, and summarize data in a meaningful way
Positive and effective communication abilities
Ability to teach skills and knowledge to others
Ability to listen, prioritize and value the opinions of others
Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Prior construction experience in the field or office is a PLUS.
An interest in learning Destini Estimating platform, OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, JOIN, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit.
Recent college graduates WILL be considered.
construction internship experience
up to 3 or 4 years of construction management experience.

Responsibilities

Work with preconstruction team and project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates
Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems
Create project estimates individually and with a team
Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposals
Scope and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements
Record final estimates and maintain cost history
Create, track, and manage project scope
Participate and review buyout and GMP estimates
Create preconstruction schedules with project management and field personal
Support development, architectural and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including value design, cost validation, project scheduling, procurement and project pursuits
Consistently achieves appropriate project estimates
Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers
Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing and available resources
Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of various types of projects
Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs
Learn CSI and Uniformat II