Senior Project Engineer - Mission Critical

Ryan Companies is seeking a high-potential Senior Project Engineer to join our Mission Critical team. This role is the critical link between the on-site construction team and the project management leadership. The Senior Project Engineer will take ownership of key project administration tasks and manage specific phases of the construction process with increasing autonomy. This position is designed for an individual with foundational construction experience who is eager to develop their project management skills on large-scale, technically complex projects. It is a direct career path to a Project Manager role.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Project Management Support: 

• Assist the Project Manager in the overall administration of the project, from pre-construction to closeout.

• Take a lead role in managing project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, and meeting minutes.

• Help prepare and maintain project status reports for internal and external stakeholders.

• Financial & Contract Administration: 

• Assist in preparing and controlling the project budget by actively tracking job costs and labor productivity.

• Help prepare detailed bid documents and participate in the subcontractor buyout and negotiation process.

• Process and track change orders, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complete.

• On-Site Coordination & Execution:

• Serve as a key point of contact for subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve day-to-day technical issues.

• Assist the Superintendent in developing and managing the project schedule to ensure milestones are met.

• Participate in and help lead jobsite coordination meetings, contributing to problem-solving and planning.

• Champion Ryan’s "Safety First" culture and assist in ensuring the highest standards of quality control.

• Project Closeout:

• Take the lead in managing the project punch list process to ensure a timely and successful completion.

• Assist in the compilation of all final closeout documentation, including as-built drawings and O&M manuals.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience as a Project Engineer in the commercial construction industry. A passion for learning about technically complex projects is essential.

• 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.

• A proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-focused mindset with the ambition to grow into a Project Manager role.

You will really standout if you have:

• Experience in the mission-critical sector (e.g., data centers, healthcare, advanced manufacturing).

• Experience with scheduling software such as P6.