Spriggs Excavation, Inc. is seeking a full-time Project Engineer for a 100% travel position to support civil construction projects. The role involves coordinating technical information and documentation between the office and the field, ensuring successful project execution.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Manager with ongoing changes, issues, and project needs throughout the job lifecycle, ensuring alignment on schedules, scope, and project challenges
- Collaborate with the Project Manager and the Superintendent to maintain the project schedule, including the overall schedule and the three-week schedule on a weekly basis
- Bridge the gap between estimating and the course of construction by validating IFC (Issued for Construction) plans, quantities, and assumptions, including processing contract true-ups based on IFC drawings and field conditions
- Assist with preparing, tracking, and reconciling change orders and contract true-ups throughout the project
- Manage Submittal Process – compile, prepare, submit, track and ensure approval in a timely manner
- Manage RFI Process – work with Project Manager to prepare and submit RFI’s, track and ensure, closure in a timely manner
- Assist with material sourcing and procurement in coordination with the Project Manager and Estimator
- Support One-Call updates and dig permit coordination to ensure safe field operations
- Manage GPS topos including pre-construction, progress, and as-built surveys
- Compare GPS models (provided vs. actuals) to calculate and verify quantities
- Compile survey data and process it into usable information for project tracking and verification
- Maintain FAA Part 107 Drone License and conduct UAV operations as required
- Support layout, surveying, and quantity take-offs for materials
- Maintain project logs. (Quantity tracker, Submittal logs, RFI logs, etc.)
- Assist with progress meetings, preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items
Skills
- 1–3 years of experience in civil construction (internship experience may be considered)
- Strong understanding of civil construction methods, materials, and standards
- FAA Part 107 Drone License (required or ability to obtain within 6 months)
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
- Must be able to travel full-time
- Proficiency in Magnet/Topcon Office and construction management software preferred but not required (Procore, Acumatica, Primavera P6, MS Project, Microsoft 365, or similar)
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Matched Retirement
- Voluntary group life insurance
- Supplemental insurance through AFLAC
- Pet Insurance
- Legal Insurance & ID Theft Protection
- Vacation and Sick Leave
- Competitive Pay
- 6 Paid Holidays
- Bonus Program
Company Overview
At Spriggs Excavation, Inc., we don’t just dig the dirt- we redefine it. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Durango, Colorado, US, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://seicivil.com/.
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