Project Engineer - Education

Overaa Construction; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

On-site gym

Job summary

Overaa Construction, based in Richmond, CA, seeks an Education Project Engineer to support education construction across the Bay Area. The PE assists with scheduling, estimating, cost control, and document control, collaborating with the Superintendent and Project Manager to deliver safe, high‑quality projects on time.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years of project experience on complex education projects and a degree in construction management or a related field.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of project experience across multiple phases of construction.
• Experience supporting project responsibilities such as submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and project closeout.
• Experience working for a general contractor or major trade contractor on commercial, institutional, education, or similarly complex projects.
• DSA project experience or familiarity with DSA documentation, inspection, approval, and closeout requirements is preferred but not required.
• Interest in developing expertise in education construction, including occupied campuses, phased construction, school schedules, regulatory requirements, and coordination with school districts and campus stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the submittal process.
• Manage and process RFIs.
• Assist with DSA documentation, inspections, approvals, and compliance requirements under the guidance of experienced project leadership.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including school districts, owners, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, campus representatives, and facilities teams.
• Develop PCOs and manage the change‑order process.
• Support subcontractor buyout, coordination, and management.
• Maintain project document control.
• Develop and manage the procurement tracking log, including long‑lead materials and equipment.
• Support project startup, takeoff, estimating, and preconstruction activities.
• Assist the Superintendent in preparing the weekly Short‑Term Look‑Ahead Schedule to monitor progress and ensure all work is scheduled for maximum efficiency.
• Attend and participate in all project meetings.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, OMs, spare parts, warranties, and applicable DSA documentation.
• Support the project team in developing project‑specific work plans.
• Learn and support the specialized requirements of education construction, including campus coordination, school schedules, phased construction, occupied facilities, and student and staff safety.

Education

Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field

Tools

Procore

PlanGrid

Bluebeam

Revit

SketchUp

AutoCAD

Primavera

Navisworks

Microsoft Project

Viewpoint

Job description

Overaa Construction has been building the Bay Area since 1907. Based in Richmond, we are a leading general contractor serving commercial, education, healthcare, life science, water, industrial, energy, and transportation markets. What truly sets Overaa apart is our people—a team of highly skilled, self‑performing craft professionals backed by a culture that feels more like family than a job site.

For more than a decade, Overaa has been recognized as a Bay Area Best Place to Work and consistently outperforms industry benchmarks in compensation and benefits. We’re proud of our legacy, serious about quality, and excited to welcome talented builders who share our values and want to grow their careers with a company that’s here for the long haul.

Location Requirement: This role requires on‑site work in Richmond, CA, and at education project sites throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Only candidates currently residing within commuting distance or already planning a move to the Bay Area will be considered.

An Overaa Education Project Engineer (PE) is a contributing member of the project team and is instrumental in project success through engagement with craft field operations and support of project management duties. As a member of an individual Project Team, the PE is responsible for the smooth administration of education construction projects, including close collaboration with the Superintendent and Project Manager to support the needs of the project.

The PE participates in scheduling, estimating, cost control, document control, regulatory coordination, and jobsite production, with the overall goal of delivering safe, high‑quality projects while achieving maximum profitability.

This position will support education projects throughout the Bay Area, including K‑12 schools, community and junior colleges, universities, and other public or private learning environments. Prior education construction or Division of the State Architect (DSA) experience is valued but not required. Overaa welcomes strong Project Engineers who are interested in developing their education construction expertise while working alongside experienced project leaders.

Project Engineers may also be assigned responsibilities in estimating, business development, and preconstruction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the submittal process.
• Manage and process RFIs.
• Assist with DSA documentation, inspections, approvals, and compliance requirements under the guidance of experienced project leadership.
• Coordinate with project stakeholders, including school districts, owners, architects, inspectors, subcontractors, campus representatives, and facilities teams.
• Develop PCOs and manage the change‑order process.
• Support subcontractor buyout, coordination, and management.
• Maintain project document control.
• Develop and manage the procurement tracking log, including long‑lead materials and equipment.
• Support project startup, takeoff, estimating, and preconstruction activities.
• Assist the Superintendent in preparing the weekly Short‑Term Look‑Ahead Schedule to monitor progress and ensure all work is scheduled for maximum efficiency.
• Attend and participate in all project meetings.
• Manage project closeout, including punch lists, O&Ms, spare parts, warranties, and applicable DSA documentation.
• Support the project team in developing project‑specific work plans.
• Learn and support the specialized requirements of education construction, including campus coordination, school schedules, phased construction, occupied facilities, and student and staff safety.

Attributes

• Passion for construction and an interest in building high‑quality learning environments.
• Strategic thinker and team player.
• Thrives in a fun and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Proactively and collaboratively works to solve problems.
• Conducts all business activities according to company values, including loyalty, humility, reliability, and a can‑do attitude.

Overall Responsibilities and Authority

• The PE works equally and directly for both the Project Manager and the project Superintendent.
• Performs project duties with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Works as a team with assigned Superintendents and Project Managers to build projects in a controlled manner.
• The role of the PE on a project is to administer project business, including document control, startup activities, buyout, submittal management, RFI processing, subcontractor coordination, regulatory documentation, and support of the Superintendent’s technical and administrative needs.
• Supports and takes ownership of assigned project responsibilities from takeoff and preconstruction through final closeout and turnover.
• Primarily works at the project site. When assigned to a site, the PE is expected to be at their desk and ready to work at the beginning of the workday.
• Acts as a company representative to the Owner on assigned projects.
• Maintains strict adherence to Company processes and procedures.
• Studies the prime contract with the Owner and is responsible for knowing the Company’s rights and obligations under the contract.
• Understands the notice provisions of the prime contract and strictly adheres to them to preserve the Company’s rights and reduce risk.
• The PE is empowered to elevate issues to more senior managers and seek greater Company support at the earliest sign of jeopardy to the project’s success.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of relevant project experience across multiple phases of construction.
• Experience supporting project responsibilities such as submittals, RFIs, change orders, procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, subcontractor coordination, and project closeout.
• Experience working for a general contractor or major trade contractor on commercial, institutional, education, or similarly complex projects.
• Experience with K‑12 schools, community or junior colleges, universities, or other education construction projects is preferred but not required.
• DSA project experience or familiarity with DSA documentation, inspection, approval, and closeout requirements is preferred but not required.
• Interest in developing expertise in education construction, including occupied campuses, phased construction, school schedules, regulatory requirements, and coordination with school districts and campus stakeholders.
• Degree in Construction Management, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, or a related field.
• Organized, with a systematic approach to achieving high‑level results.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to manage diverse personalities and coordinate with owners, inspectors, design teams, subcontractors, school districts, and other project stakeholders.
• Expertise in QSP, SWPPP, LEED, and sustainability is a plus.
• Knowledge of Procore, PlanGrid, Bluebeam, Revit, SketchUp, AutoCAD, Primavera, Navisworks, Microsoft Project, and Viewpoint project management software is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Incentive and bonus plans
• Medical insurance and pharmacy coverage
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre‑tax child and elder care
• Life insurance and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid holidays and paid time off benefits
• On‑site gym and wellness program
• Corporate philanthropy through the Overaa Cares Program
• Professional training through our Continuous Improvement Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

The anticipated salary range for this position is $95,000 to $115,000 per year. This does not include bonus compensation or other benefits such as health, disability, life, retirement, or other benefits that may impact total compensation. The actual salary offered to a successful candidate will depend on several factors that may include, but are not limited to, skill set, experience, education, qualifications, and location. This salary range is subject to future modification.