Senior Project Engineer - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for its National Mission Critical team. This role connects the on-site construction team with project management leadership and owns key project administration tasks while managing specific phases of construction with increasing autonomy. It is intended for someone with foundational construction experience who wants to develop project management skills on large-scale, technically complex projects. The position is described as a direct career path to Project Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 2–3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry.
Passion for learning about technically complex projects.
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and project management fundamentals.
Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore and Building Connected.
Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset, with ambition to grow into a Project Manager role.
Must verify eligibility to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the mission-critical sector, such as data centers, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing.
Experience with scheduling software such as P6.

Responsibilities

Assist the Project Manager with overall project administration from pre-construction through closeout.
Lead management of project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes.
Help prepare and maintain project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Assist with preparing and controlling the project budget by tracking job costs and labor productivity.
Help prepare bid documents and participate in subcontractor buyout and negotiations.
Process and track change orders, ensuring documentation is accurate and complete.
Serve as a point of contact for subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve day-to-day technical issues.
Assist the Superintendent with developing and managing the project schedule to meet milestones.
Participate in and help lead jobsite coordination meetings, contributing to problem-solving and planning.
Champion the company’s Safety First culture and help ensure high standards of quality control.
Lead management of the project punch list process to support timely completion.
Assist with compiling final closeout documentation, including as-built drawings and O&M manuals.