Senior Project Engineer

Ryan Companies•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Ryan Companies has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Sr. Project Engineer! This position is available in the Seattle Region. This role reports to the Director of Construction with indirect reporting to the Project Manager. Assists the project team in the completion of a designated project with the focus on learning Ryan processes, procedures and business policies. The position objective is to educate the employee in field and office operations while working both on the construction site and in the office. Some things you can expect to do: Prepare agendas and minutes for the weekly construction meetings and take an active role in these meetings. Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets. Gain an understanding of unit costs, bid form evaluations and award procedures during the bid phase of a construction project. Assist in Owner change pricing; prepare billings and review invoices. Under supervision on selected small projects, prepare and control budget and schedule, award and negotiate subcontracts, participate in jobsite coordination meetings, review job status with Project Manager, prepare profit projections and complete Punchlist and project close-out items. Support the estimating process and learn take-off software and unit cost analysis through preparing quantity take-offs. Monitor assigned subcontracts, subcontractor schedules relative to material deliveries and subcontractor manpower.

Requirements

4-year college degree, preferably in a construction-related field.
General knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control and material pricing.
Ability to calculate mathematical calculations, understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively.
Minimum six month jobsite experience before moving on to Project Management or Field Career Path.
Four-year college degree in construction management or related field.
PE – entry level position, but previous intern experience preferred
SPE – 1-2 years commercial construction experience
Willingness to travel, and/or relocate, as needed to execute projects.
Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Prepare agendas and minutes for the weekly construction meetings and take an active role in these meetings.
Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets.
Gain an understanding of unit costs, bid form evaluations and award procedures during the bid phase of a construction project.
Assist in Owner change pricing; prepare billings and review invoices.
Under supervision on selected small projects, prepare and control budget and schedule, award and negotiate subcontracts, participate in jobsite coordination meetings, review job status with Project Manager, prepare profit projections and complete Punchlist and project close-out items.
Support the estimating process and learn take-off software and unit cost analysis through preparing quantity take-offs.
Monitor assigned subcontracts, subcontractor schedules relative to material deliveries and subcontractor manpower.