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Recent college graduates with a degree in construction management, civil engineering, or an engineering discipline with a strong interest in a career in construction management are invited to apply.\nWith more than 80 years in business and 15 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.\nSome things you can expect to do:\nWork with preconstruction team and project managers to develop conceptual and detailed estimates\n\nPerform quantity take-offs of all construction systems\n\nCreate project estimates individually and with a team\n\nSolicit subcontractor pricing for budgeting and bid proposals\n\nScope and select subcontractors based on best value and project requirements\n\nRecord final estimates and maintain cost history\n\nCreate, track, and manage project scope\n\nParticipate and review buyout and GMP estimates\n\nCreate preconstruction schedules with project management and field personal\n\nSupport development, architectural and construction teams with preconstruction expertise including value design, cost validation, project scheduling, procurement and project pursuits\n\nConsistently achieves appropriate project estimates\n\nReview and provide feedback on project estimates created by the project managers\n\nProvide direction for understanding project scope, market pricing and available resources\n\nAssist clients and developers with conceptual budgets of various types of projects\n\nCapable of cost modeling using Uniformat II system costs\n\nLearn CSI and Uniformat II\n\nSome things we would like you to have:\n4-year construction engineering or construction management degree\n\nKnowledge of construction means and methods, building types and procurement methods\n\nAbility to read and understand project plans and details\n\nAbility to perform thoughtful and accurate quantity take offs, and summarize data in a meaningful way\n\nPositive and effective communication abilities\n\nAbility to teach skills and knowledge to others\n\nAbility to listen, prioritize and value the opinions of others\n\nPrior construction experience in the field or office is a PLUS.\n\nAn interest in learning Destini Estimating platform, OST, Bluebeam, BuildingConnected, JOIN, VICO, Navisworks, and Revit.\n\nRecent college graduates WILL be considered.\n\nYou will really stand out if you have construction internship experience and up to 3 or 4 years of construction management experience.\n\nEligibility:\nPosition requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.\nBenefits:\nCompetitive Salary\n\nMedical, Dental and Vision Benefits\n\nRetirement and Savings Benefits\n\nFlexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts\n\nLife Insurance\n\nShort-Term and Long-Term Disability\n\nEducational Assistance\n\nPaid Time Off (PTO)\n\nEmployee Assistance and Wellness Programs\n\nParenting Benefits\n\nEmployee Discount Programs\n\nPet insurance\n\nRyan Foundation - charitable matching funds\n\nPaid Time for Volunteer Events\n\nDisclaimer: 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.\nRyan Companiesis an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.\nNotice to Candidates:\nPlease be advised that initial outreach regarding employment at Ryan Companies will only occur via email from the domain @ryancompanies.comemail address. If you recieve communication from someone you believe is impersonating Ryan Companies, please report it to us at \n Non-Solicitation Notice to Recruitment Agencies:\nRyan 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. 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