Project Engineer - Education

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.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• The PE works equally and directly for both the Project Manager and the project Superintendent.
• Performs project duties with an appropriate sense of…