Senior Preconstruction Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc.

Senior Preconstruction Engineer developing project estimates and collaborating with construction teams at Ryan Companies. Opportunity for recent college graduates in Iowa office locations.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeDes Moines • Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with preconstruction team and project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates
Perform quantity take-offs of all construction systems
Create project estimates individually and with a team
Solicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposals
Scope and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements
Record final estimates and maintain cost history
Create, track, and manage project scope
Participate and review buyout and GMP estimates
Create preconstruction schedules with project management and field personal
Support development, architectural and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including value design, cost validation, project scheduling, procurement and project pursuits
Consistently achieves appropriate project estimates
Review and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers
Provide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing and available resources
Assist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of various types of projects
Capable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs
Learn CSI and Uniformat II

Requirements

What you’ll need

4-year construction engineering or construction management degree
Knowledge of construction means and methods, building types and procurement methods
Ability to read and understand project plans and details
Ability to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs, and summarize data in a meaningful way
Positive and effective communication abilities
Ability to teach skills and knowledge to others
Ability to listen, prioritize and value the opinions of others
Prior construction experience in the field or office is a PLUS.
An interest in learning Destini Estimating platform, OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, JOIN, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary
Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
Retirement and Savings Benefits
Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Educational Assistance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
Parenting Benefits
Employee Discount Programs
Pet insurance
Ryan Foundation – charitable matching funds
Paid Time for Volunteer Events

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Hard Skills & Tools

quantity take-offscost modelingproject estimatingvalue designcost validationproject schedulingprocurementbudgetingGMP estimatesconstruction means and methods

Soft Skills

communicationteachinglisteningprioritizationcollaborationfeedbackdirectionproblem-solvingteamworkattention to detail

Certifications

4-year construction engineering degree4-year construction management degree