Project Engineer - Building Division

About the role

The Ruhlin Company seeks to hire a Project Engineer for the Building division in our Sharon Center.

Position Responsibilities

• Assists with pre-construction activities as needed: construction planning and design; interpretation of design and drawings; application of construction methods; bid packages
• Interprets designs and drawings; prepares takeoffs; researches and recommends resolutions to drawing interpretation problems, conflicts and errors
• Prepares drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, estimates, etc.
• Verifies work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verifies accurate payment of subcontractors and material suppliers
• Maintains submittal logs and timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings
• Recognizes change conditions with respect to the contract and notifies appropriate parties
• Ensures all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings and specifications; coordinates inspections and testing
• Assembles construction financial data; monitors costs; tracks costs for force accounts
• Maintains job costing system and updates systems to reflect forecasts; creates margin reporting
• Maintains craft time cards are completed accurately, reflecting hours worked and tasks worked on; assigns cost codes to all purchases, time cards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost
• Assists Superintendent with daily job reports and schedule monitoring
• Creates correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, etc.
• Maintains as-built drawings; posts RFI, bulletin and ASI as appropriate
• Maintains RFI logs and timely response to job questions
• Assists with constructability reviews and value engineering functions
• Develops, implements and administers project engineering procedures and other work documents; tracks and logs documentation
• Ensures correct setup and maintenance of filing system
• Assists in the definition of contract bid packages, coordinating scopes of work, and in preparing the packages
• Takes weekly jobsite photographs
• Maintains all safety records
• Completes appropriate paperwork for new field hires
• Assists in preparing project status reports and participates in project status meetings; assists in development of meeting minutes
• Assists in project close-out activities
• Communicates and reinforces the Company vision, values and goals
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor’s direction

Essential Skills and Experience

• 4 year engineering degree or equivalent technical training and related experience
• Ability to read and interpret plans
• Excellent computer skills
• Basic understanding of cost analysis
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Professional Registration is encouraged

Direct Report(s)

Field Project Coordinator, Interns/Co-ops.

About The Ruhlin Company

Founded in 1915, The Ruhlin Company thrives on a philosophy of partnership. For over a century, we've been turning our clients' visions into reality by truly listening to their needs. Our national reputation as a leader in construction services speaks for itself!

At Ruhlin, we offer a diverse range of services through our four key divisions: Building, Industrial, Civil, and Structural. From building state-of-the-art bridges to managing complex construction projects in the healthcare industry, we are committed to excellence in every endeavor.

We provide a wide variety of construction services, including general contracting, construction management, design/build, owner's agent, and estimating/preconstruction services. Our approach is rooted in creating cooperative relationships with our clients, ensuring their visions are successfully translated into reality.

With such diverse work, we welcome anyone with a passion for construction who is looking for a long-term career. Join us and experience the difference of working with a company that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Let's build the future together!

Benefits

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• 401 (k) match
• Bonus
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability coverage
• paid vacation
• sick days

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program