Self-Perform Project Engineer
US$76,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Sep 2026
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- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$76,000 / yr |
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Field of studyConstruction Management, Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
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 for assisting with 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.
Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Software
- Seeks to acquire basic knowledge in the application of software (i.e. On-Screen Takeoff, Togal, Sage, Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, QuickBase etc.).
Document Management/Review
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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).
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Project Document Page turns - Document review, understanding of contract documents, plans, details, and basic systems and how they go together.
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Specification review and understanding - able to read and comprehend applicable spec sections, review materials and installation sequences.
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Creates proposals for small scopes and can discuss and develop A&Qs.
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Tracks and manages projects/workload within QuickBase while keeping the system updated.
On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Togal
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Learns plan reading to navigate plans efficiently to extract scope information and accurately quantify scope. Gathers the quantity takeoffs in correct units (EA/LF/SF) needed to create an estimate for the given scope.
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Performs simple takeoff with oversite, and understand standard takeoff quantities and why we chose them. Be able to distinguish when custom quantities or codes are required for takeoff.
Sage Estimating
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Understand and familiarizes themselves with crew size and production rates.