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Construction Project Engineer

RQ Construction
Jacksonville, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 8/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/19/2026

Construction Project Engineer - Relocation GTMO

Join the growing team at RQ Construction, LLC as a Full-Time Construction Project Engineer and put your Construction Management degree to work on real-world projects. This role provides a unique chance to be stationed onsite at U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where you'll gain valuable, hands-on industry experience.

The position offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $65,000 to $85,000, along with an extensive benefits package. While in Cuba, employees receive company-provided housing for themselves and their dependents, a company vehicle, covered utilities, quarterly company-paid trips back home, and eligibility for foreign income exclusion. Additional benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, a Health Savings Account, and Paid Time Off. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Guantanamo Bay.

If you're motivated to build your career in a rewarding environment, this could be a great opportunity for you. We're looking for motivated individuals who are eager to learn and grow, and this position is especially well-suited for recent college graduates looking to launch their careers. With hands-on training and opportunities to develop your skills, you'll have the support you need to grow into the role and build a rewarding career with RQ Construction. To learn more about life at GTMO, visit the RQ Construction Careers page and look for Work & Life at GTMO.

Role Overview

In this role, you'll support commercial construction projects from start to finish while working closely with Project Management, Safety, Quality, and field teams. You'll help coordinate schedules, documentation, workflows, and project progress to keep work moving efficiently and to a high standard. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience across the full construction process while working onsite at Guantanamo Bay.

Required knowledge and skills include

  • 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.
  • Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Internet, etc.) required
  • Specific software literacy (Primavera 3/6, Autodesk, BIM, Revit, Oracle)
  • LEED credential desirable

Start your career with RQ - learn, grow, and make an impact. Apply today!

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).

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000

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