Job Description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our team in Phoenix!

Do you enjoy working in a fast, fun, inclusive and collaborative workspace? Do you want the next chapter of your career to be with an industry leader in commercial building services? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply today.

This role is an entry-level construction position in Ryan’s Project Management Department reporting to the Director of Construction with indirect reporting to the Project Manager. This individual will assist the project team in the completion of a designated project with the focus on learning Ryan processes, procedures and business policies. The objective for this position is to educate the employee in field and office operations while working from a construction project site for a minimum of six months and preferably for the duration of an entire construction project. Upon completion of the employee’s tenure as a Project Engineer and Sr. Project Engineer a career direction will be established for either promotion to Project Manager I (Project Manager Career Path) or Assistant Superintendent (Field 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.
• Participate in preparing and updating the project schedule.
• 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 bidlist management.
• Assist Project Manager with project procurement through development of subcontractor RFP bid forms and bid form evaluation spreadsheets, beginning to understand 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.
• 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, a four-year college degree in construction management or related field or a two-year construction certificate with a minimum of 2 years of industry experience is required. You must be open to travel for projects. Previous internship experience is preferred.

You will really stand out if you 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.

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 base pay is $60,400 - $75,550 per year. The base rate 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

About Ryan Companies US, Inc.

With more than 80 years in business and 16 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.

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