
Project Engineer · Industrial · Full Time
Senior Project Engineer - Mission Critical
Ryan Companies USChicago, IL + 5 more
- $85k–$100k a year
Join Ryan Companies’ Chicago mission-critical team as a Senior Project Engineer, supporting complex projects and building toward project management.
- Type
- Full Time
- Sector
- Industrial
- Level
- Senior
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Project engineers in Illinois
$78k–$114k
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This job’s pay is within the middle half.
About the role
Job Summary
Ryan Companies is hiring a Senior Project Engineer for its National Mission Critical team. This role supports project management and field teams while offering a development path toward project management leadership.
Project Details
The team delivers technically complex mission-critical projects. Relevant sector experience may include data centers, healthcare, or advanced manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Support project administration from preconstruction through closeout, including project records, reports, and stakeholder coordination.
- Track project costs, labor productivity, budgets, bids, subcontractor buyout, and change orders.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, architects, and engineers to resolve technical issues.
- Assist with scheduling, jobsite meetings, safety, and quality control.
- Manage punch list activities and compile final closeout materials.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of Project Engineer experience in commercial construction.
- Knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, and project management fundamentals.
- Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore and Building Connected.
- Strong organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
- Mission-critical sector experience and P6 scheduling software experience are preferred.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary range is $85,000–$100,000, with the base rate depending on location and the candidate’s qualifications. Additional compensation may include commission and/or an incentive program. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement and savings plans; paid time off; educational assistance; insurance and wellness programs; and other employee benefits.
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- Locations
- Chicago, IL, Milwaukee, WI, Sound Bend, IN, Des Moines, IA, Chicago Downtown, IL, Cedar Rapids, IA
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What similar roles post
Project engineers in Illinois
$78k–$114k
Middle half of 10 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
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