Self-Perform Project Engineer

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

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 and comprehend applicable spec sections, review materials and installation sequences.

Creates proposals for small scopes and can discuss and develop A&Qs.

Tracks and manages projects/workload within QuickBase while keeping the system updated.

On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Togal

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.

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

Understand and familiarizes themselves 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 to identify drawing changes in quantities pertaining to the 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 CCU trainings.

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