Civil Project Assistant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Support the Project Manager with ongoing modifications, challenges, and project requirements throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring alignment on timelines, scope, and project hurdles.

• Work in conjunction with the Project Manager and the Superintendent to uphold the project schedule, including both the overall timeline and the three-week schedule on a weekly basis.

• Facilitate the transition between estimating and construction by validating IFC (Issued for Construction) plans, quantities, and assumptions, which includes processing contract true-ups based on IFC drawings and field conditions.

• Assist with the preparation, tracking, and reconciliation of change orders and contract true-ups throughout the project duration.

• Oversee the Submittal Process – gather, prepare, submit, track, and ensure timely approvals.

• Manage the RFI Process – collaborate with the Project Manager to prepare and submit RFIs, track, and ensure timely closure.

• Aid in 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 topographic surveys, including pre-construction, progress, and as-built surveys.

• Compare GPS models (provided vs. actuals) to calculate and verify quantities.

• Compile survey data and convert it into actionable information for project tracking and verification.

• Maintain an FAA Part 107 Drone License and conduct UAV operations as necessary.

• Assist with layout, surveying, and quantity take-offs for materials.

• Keep project logs updated, including Quantity tracker, Submittal logs, RFI logs, etc.

• Support progress meetings by preparing agendas, meeting minutes, and follow-up action items.

⛳️ 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 is preferred but not mandatory (Procore, Acumatica, Primavera P6, MS Project, Microsoft 365, or similar).

• FAA Part 107 Drone License (required or the ability to obtain within 6 months).

• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.

• Capability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.

• Must be available for full-time travel.

🏝️ 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