Project Engineer - Construction

About the role

This isn’t just another construction job. It’s your launchpad. At R.D. Olson Construction, we’re not just building projects — we’re building careers. If you’re early in your construction career and hungry to grow, we’ve built a Project Engineer role designed to accelerate you into a leadership path.

Responsibilities

• Tracking RFIs and submittals
• Cooking with top-tier subcontractors
• Ensuring every material delivery and meeting runs like clockwork
• Being the link that keeps the site running smoothly and the team aligned
• Learning directly from experienced leaders, earning trust through results, and taking on more responsibility every month

Requirements

• A degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or hands-on experience as a Project Engineer
• Confidence using Microsoft Project, Excel, and Procore or similar tools
• A Southern California base and willingness to travel to job sites
• A mindset for growth, grit, and detail — not just checking boxes

Qualifications

• Within your first year, you’ll:
• Master RFIs, submittals, and procurement coordination
• Support $20M–$40M projects with real impact
• Build the relationships and reps you’ll need to lead
• Explore how to use AI and automation to do it smarter and faster

Skills

• Construction Management
• Engineering
• Microsoft Project
• Excel
• Procore or similar tools

Benefits

• Salary of $65,000 to $96,000 plus construction bonus
• 100% associate health insurance
• 401k plan with matching
• Paid time off
• Volunteer opportunities

Pay

Salary of $65,000 to $96,000 plus construction bonus.

Schedule

N/A