Job Description:
Ryan Companies has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Project Engineer! This position is available in the Great Lakes Region with primary office location options of our downtown Chicago, suburban Westmont, or Milwaukee offices.
Entry level construction position in Ryan's Project Management Department reporting to the Project Executive or 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. Upon completion of the employee's tenure as a Project Engineer and Sr. Project Engineer, a career direction / decision will be established for a promotion to Project Manager I (Project Manager Career Path).
Some things you can expect to do:
Help generate Requests For Information (RFIs) and track approvals.
Monitor and maintain shop drawing log and shop drawing coordination.
Learn project dimensional control requirements while field verifying dimensions to back check the shop drawing approval process.
Complete thorough drawing review while utilizing the Ryan checklists.
Assist Project Manager and Superintendent with creating and executing Project Specific Quality Plan (PSQP).
Assist in the coordination and tracking of Vendor and Subcontractor deliveries.
Learn Ryan Safety Policies and Procedures.
Gain an understanding for overall site logistics.
Participate in and gain an understanding of the city and jurisdictional permit inspection process.
Keep office and jobsite plans updated with RFIs and ASIs.
Accompany Ryan personnel (and Owner) on Punchlist inspections, record Punchlist items and monitor completion of Punchlist work.
Perform additional assignments per Superintendent's/Project Manager's direction.
Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.
Begin to participate in most tasks listed under Sr. Project Engineer.
Prepare agendas and minutes for the weekly construction meetings and begin to take an active role in these meetings.
Lead selective bid solicitation phone calls and overall bid list management.
Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets. Begin to understand unit costs, bid form evaluations, and award procedures during the bid phase of a construction project.
Assist in Owner change order pricing; prepare billings and review invoices.
Support the estimating process and learn take-off software and unit cost analysis through preparing quantity take-offs.
Assist Project Manager with scheduling, creating agenda, and running key project milestone meetings (Release, Kickoff, Control, and Closeout)
To be successful in this role, you must have:
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.
Four-year college degree in construction management or related field or two-year construction certificate with a minimum of 2 years industry experience
Entry level position, but previous intern experience preferred
Willingness to travel, and/or relocate, as needed to execute projects.
Eligibility:
Positions require verification of employment eligibility to work in the U.S.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Compensation:
The annual salary range is $67,200 - $84,000 per year . The salary may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission and/or an incentive program.
Benefits:
Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Parenting Benefits
Long-term Disability
Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events
Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.