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Spriggs Excavation, Inc.

We are a safety driven heavy civil construction company performing projects spanning several states.

Civil Project Assistant

Location

Colorado

Posted

120 days ago

Salary

$75K - $100K / year

Seniority

Senior

High School3 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Civil Project Assistant

Spriggs Excavation, Inc.

• The Civil Project Assistant supports the successful execution of civil construction projects by assisting the Estimating Team, Project Manager, Superintendent, and field teams. • The Project Engineer acts as a critical link between the office and the field, coordinating technical information, documentation, schedule updates, and communications. • 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. • 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.

Job Requirements

  • 1–3 years of experience in civil construction (internship experience may be considered).
  • Strong understanding of civil construction methods, materials, and standards.
  • Proficiency in Magnet/Topcon Office and construction management software preferred but not required (Procore, Acumatica, Primavera P6, MS Project, Microsoft 365, or similar).
  • 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.

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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