Civil Project Engineer

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire Project Engineers for its Civil Division. Openings are available in Northeast Ohio and Columbus.

Position Summary: Manage all financial administration and cost reporting activities; assist the Superintendent in managing all construction processes.

Expected Outcomes:

• Accurate cost reports and project status reports margin analysis are produced on-time.

• Prompt and accurate payment applications to the owner.

• Timely and complete project documentation.

• Project is being constructed per the contract documents.

Position Responsibilities:

Safety

• Assist with weekly toolbox talks, safety inspections, and incident and/or accident investigations and follow up.

Contractual

• Maintain submittal/RFI logs, timely receipt and review of submittals and shop drawings.

• Develop, implement, and administer project engineering procedures.

• Create correspondence to owners, contractors, subcontractors, engineers, architects, and others.

• Recognize change conditions with respect to the contract and notify appropriate parties.

• Monitor DBE payment and compliance status.

• Assist Superintendent with daily job reports and schedule monitoring.

• Take weekly jobsite photographs.

• Assist with project close-out activities.

Engineering

• Interpret designs and drawings; prepare takeoffs; identify conflicts and errors.

• Prepare drawings and sketches to support construction work, change orders, and estimates.

• Verify work-in-place quantities for invoicing/pay quantities; verify accurate payment to subcontractors and material suppliers.

• Assist in the definition of subcontract bid packages, coordinating scopes of work, and in preparing the packages.

• Maintain as-built drawings.

• Ensure all completed work complies with applicable codes, drawings, and specifications, coordinate inspections and testing.

Accounting

• Assemble construction financial data; monitor costs; track costs for force accounts.

• Maintain job costing system and update systems to reflect forecasts.

• Generate and distribute weekly manhour reports and at a minimum, monthly pay applications.

• Assist with the preparation of project status reports and participate in project status meetings; assist in the development of meeting minutes.

Administrative

• Monitor that the Field Project Coordinator is ensuring the craft timecards are completed accurately, correctly reflecting hours worked and tasks; assign cost codes to all purchases, timecards, contracts, equipment time and any other item involving cost.

• Ensure correct setup and maintenance of filing system.

• Process field new hires not completed by the corporate office.

General

• Maintain all safety records.

• Communicate and reinforce the Company vision, values, and goals.

• Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business administration, or related field.

• Ability to read and interpret plans.

• Excellent computer skills.

• Basic understanding of cost analysis.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Strong team player.

• Professional registration is encouraged.

• Commitment to Company values.

Reporting to this position: Field Administrative Assistant, 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!

The Ruhlin Company offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees including Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), 401k match, Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability coverage, paid vacation and sick days.

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