Construction Assistant Project Manager

Since 1996, RQ Construction, LLC. has been a leading player in Southern California's robust commercial and governmental Design-Build economy. We now have a national and international presence with current projects exceeding $300M, spanning coast to coast.
Headquartered in beautiful Carlsbad, CA, we are a full-service Design-Build company. We offer management of projects throughout the United States, with our field operations' team members who work on location for each of our projects. We specialize in fast-track projects in new commercial construction for both public and private clients, with a primary focus in the Department of Defense market.
We are looking for future Construction Sr. Project Engineer (PE)/Assistant Project Manager (APM) candidates to join our Field Operations team. Project jobsite locations include: California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Washington, U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and Puerto Rico. Sr. PE/APM's are responsible for providing support for all assigned activities and phases of a commercial construction project from conceptual development to final completion, usually through organizing, planning, directing, scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring processes. The APM may assist the PM on larger projects, be responsible for a defined area or scope of a larger project under PM supervision, or be solely responsible for a single, small to medium project. Local candidates will be considered, though relocation to on-site project management will be required for the PE position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• A BA/BS degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or related field is the minimum formal education required for this position. A combination of equivalent work experience and training in the field may be qualifying.
• Four (4) or more years work experience in the construction industry or equivalent experience preferred, with one or more years' experience as a Project Engineer required.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required.
• Specific software literacy (Primavera 3/6, Viewpoint, BIM, Revit) preferred.
• CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30-hour Certifications required. Training can be provided.
• LEED GA credential desirable.
• QCM certificate desirable.

COMPANY PROFILE: RQ Construction, LLC is a full service contracting and design firm that specializes in Design/Build projects for both public and private clients, with a primary focus on the Department of Defense. Our mission is "to provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders."
The firm offers a variety of services including construction, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction, and LEED/sustainable design management for projects ranging from $30M to over $300M. RQ's experience includes projects throughout the nation including California, Washington, Virginia, North Carolina and internationally at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba and in Puerto Rico. The success of this company has been built on three pillars: Quality, Integrity, and Leadership. Our employees work hard as a team, thrive on innovation and remain committed to being the first choice of our clients as well as all other stakeholders. In return we offer an excellent work environment, very competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), religion (all aspects of religious beliefs, observance or practice, including religious dress or grooming practices) marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or a record or history of cancer, and genetic characteristics), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis or status protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation.

All candidates considered for hire must provide evidence of identity and U.S. work authorization at the time of hire. Additionally, all candidates must successfully pass a drug screening and commercial criminal background check, including a stricter Department of Defense background check, for access to job site at military base (if applicable for position being hired for).