Project Engineer - 100% Travel

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

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