Self-Perform Project Engineer – Estimating & Field Ops

Employment Type:Full-Time

FSLA:Salary/Exempt

Division:Riggs

Department:Riggs

Reports to:Project Manager
- Riggs

Supervisory Duties:No

Salary Range: $76,000 - $88,000

The Self-Perform Project Engineer plays a key role in supporting estimating and project execution for self-performed construction scopes. This position is responsible forassistingwith takeoffs, document review, vendor coordination, and project tracking while developing a strong understanding of construction systems, specifications, and estimating processes. The role provides hands-on exposure to both preconstruction and field operations and supports the successful delivery of projects in alignment with company standards and procedures.

Software

• Seekstoacquirebasic knowledge in the application of software (i.e.On-Screen Takeoff,Togal, Sage, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam,Quick Baseetc.).

Document Management/Review

• Creates project folders, organizes all related documents, and uploads plans to create Takeoff files to ensure access and alignment with Riggs Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s).

• Project Document Page turns
  - Document review, understanding of contract documents, plans, details, and basic systems and how they go together.

• Specification review and understanding - able to read andcomprehendapplicable spec sections, reviewmaterialsand installation sequences.

• Creates proposals for small scopesand candiscussand develop A&Qs.

• Tracks and manages projects/workload within Quick Base while keeping the system updated.

On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Togal

• Learnsplan reading to navigate plans efficiently to extract scope information and accurately quantify scope. Gathers thequantitytakeoffs in correct units (EA/LF/SF) needed to create an estimate for the given scope.

• Performs simple takeoff withoversite, andunderstandstandard takeoff quantities and why we chose them. Be able to distinguish when custom quantities or codes arerequiredfor takeoff.

Sage Estimating

• Understand andfamiliarizesthemselves with crew size and production rates.

• Be able to review a Labor Production Report (LPR) and understand the information within.

Vendor/Subcontractor Management

• Provides construction documents and quantities to vendors to obtain material and subcontractor pricing. Evaluates the received pricing and levels the information out for use by the Estimators in their estimates.

• Reviews typical manufacturers’ literature of commonly used products. Familiarizes themselves with install procedures.

• Comprehend shop drawings of scopes we perform.

• Be able to review shops and submittals versus the spec and contract drawings and find inconsistencies.

Addendum Review

• Analyzes and overlays addenda toidentifydrawing changes in quantitiespertaining tothe scope being reviewed.

• Documents addendum changes correctly in Sage, OST,Togal, and Proposal that is traceable and well thought out.

Handoff Management

• Aids Estimators in creating handoff packages.

• Aids Estimators in reviewing specifications for submittal requirements and requesting submittals from Vendors and the yard.

Exposure

• Attend CCUtrainings.

• Attend/shadow Estimators with estimate review meetings.

• Attend/shadow Estimators with handoff meetings.

• Spend time in the field reviewing common installations of Riggs products and scopes.

• Strong attention to detail and organization skills

• Basic understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and systems

• Ability to learn and apply estimating and takeoff software tools

• Effective communication and collaboration with internal teams and external partners

• Analytical mindset with the ability to review and interpret technical information

• Time management skills with the ability to track multiple tasks and deadlines

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred

• Internship or entry-level experience in construction, estimating, or project engineering is a plus

• Exposure to construction software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Sage, or similar tools preferred

• Willingness to learn estimating processes, field operations, and self-perform construction scopes