Project Engineer: Precision in Estimating & Field Support

Spyder-Construction; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with 4% company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Spyder Construction in Littleton, CO seeks a Project Engineer to support the Project Director with estimating, administration, and field work to keep high-value projects moving without gaps.

This long-term role focuses on precision and follow-through, becoming a trusted right hand who can handle tasks without constant review. You will own folders, CSIs, budgets, and proposals while coordinating intake and production setup.

Qualifications

• General construction knowledge, read plans, and credibly communicate scope with subs.
• Sharp attention to detail; ensure CSIs, scope letters, and proposals are correct first time.
• Strong organizational systems to manage multiple active projects without slips.
• Sound judgment on urgent vs. non-urgent tasks, especially around bid deadlines.
• Methodical, fast learner who follows directions the first time.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain job folders, subcontractor quote folders, and plan sets for a clean paper trail.
• Build CSIs from estimates and keep budget worksheets, billing requests, and change orders accurate.
• Draft near-final proposals with grammar, layout, inclusions, exclusions, and assumptions.
• Manage new job intake, communication plans, and production setup, ensuring Project Mark is up to date.
• As role matures, walk projects on site, manage sub lists and bid invites, and eventually run bid reviews and punch walks.

Skills

General construction knowledge

Attention to detail

Organizational systems

Judgment under pressure

Fast learner

Tools

Xactimate

Job description

Spyder Construction in Littleton, CO seeks a Project Engineer to support the Project Director with estimating, administration, and field work to keep high-value projects moving without gaps.

This long-term role focuses on precision and follow-through, becoming a trusted right hand who can handle tasks without constant review. You will own folders, CSIs, budgets, and proposals while coordinating intake and production setup.