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Project Engineer - Cost Management

Ryan Companies

Atlanta, GA · HybridFull-timePosted 1mo agoStill listed today

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Compensation
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Location
Atlanta, GAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Ryan Companies seeks a Project Engineer for its Mission Critical operation in Atlanta, focused on supporting project financial management. The role assists Cost Project Managers with budget and change management, cost and profit projections, and other cost-management activities. The engineer will learn Ryan’s processes and construction practices while supporting project teams through cost monitoring, close-out, pay application reviews, and client presentations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Estimating Techniques, nice to haveCost Control, nice to haveMaterial Pricing, nice to haveMathematical Calculations, nice to haveArchitectural and Engineering Drawings, nice to havePurchase Orders, nice to haveContracts, nice to haveCost-Coding Systems, nice to haveCommunication, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Construction-Related Field, nice to haveU.S. Employment Verification, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description:

Ryan Companies has an immediate need for a Project Engineer (Cost Management) for its Mission Critical operation in Atlanta, Georgia. The Project Engineer will assist the project team in the completion of designated projects with a cost management focus, and an emphasis on learning Ryan processes, procedures and business policies.

This critical role will be primarily responsible to support the financial management of assigned projects, assisting the Cost Project Managers in budget management, change management, cost projections, and profit projections.

With more than 88 years in business and 16 offices (and growing!), Ryan offers comprehensive commercial real estate solutions to customers across the US. We bring a collaborative, relationship-driven approach to delivering spaces where people thrive and businesses succeed. Join a company with an outstanding culture and competitive benefits. At Ryan, we don’t just build buildings – we build stories.

Some things you can expect to do:

  • Assist in monitoring job costs.

  • Participate in the preparation of Potential Change Orders, review of subcontractor change requests, monitor and forecast General Conditions and General Requirements costs in coordination with the project team, review monthly pay applications and supporting documentation and support the overall cost management of the project.

  • Conduct project close-out duties, including subcontract and prime contract reconciliation.

  • Gain knowledge of overall construction processes.

  • Accompany Ryan personnel (and Owner) on monthly pay application job walks.

  • Participate in owner/client presentations.

Some things we expect you to have:

  • Knowledge of estimating techniques, cost control, and material pricing.

  • A bachelor's degree in a construction-related field.

  • Able to perform mathematical calculations, understand architectural and engineering drawings, purchase orders, contracts, and cost-coding systems.

  • Able to assume responsibility, interface & communicate effectively.

Eligibility: Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

  • 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
  • Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
  • Employee Discount Programs
  • Pet insurance
  • Charitable Donation Matching
  • Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
  • Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice to Candidates: Please be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.com email address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at [email protected]

Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies: Ryan Companies kindly requests that recruitment agencies and third-party recruiters do not submit unsolicited resumes or candidate information to any Ryan Companies employee or office. Ryan Companies will not be responsible for any fees or expenses associated with unsolicited submissions. If recruitment services are required, we will reach out directly to agencies on our approved vendor list. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

How this job compares

Set against the 5,081 open Project Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • Georgia median$104–159K/yr51 salary ranges
  • US median$36–47/hr295 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 119 open Project Engineer jobs in Georgia and 5,081 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Georgia
Experience
Project Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 7 years (3,964 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 3,124 of the 5,081 open Project Engineer jobs (61%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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