Civil Project Assistant

Job Title: 100% Traveling Civil Project Assistant

Pay Range: $75,000 - $100,000 DOE

Reports to: Project Manager

Spriggs Excavation is recruiting for a full-time, 100% travel position. This role requires continuous travel to project sites across multiple states based on business needs and project schedules. Employees in this position should expect to be assigned to one location for an extended period—such as several months at a time—before transitioning to another project in a different state. For example, an assignment may begin in Texas, then move to Colorado, and later transition to New Mexico. Flexibility, adaptability, and a willingness to work wherever projects are located are essential requirements of this role.

Position Summary

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.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & Coordination

• 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.

Technical & Engineering Support

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

What We Offer:

• 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

Prior to your start date, we require successful completion, as determined in our sole discretion, of a pre-employment criminal background check and drug test.