Director of Civil Engineering

RQ Construction•Jacksonville, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Founded in 1996, RQC, LLC is a full-service Design-Build firm headquartered in Carlsbad, California, specializing in accelerated, ground-up commercial construction with a primary emphasis on Department of Defense work. We deliver projects from $30 million to over $100 million across the United States and U.S. territories, including California, Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Naval Base Guantanamo Bay. Our continued success is built on six core values: Safety, Ethics, Innovation, People, Teamwork, and Discipline - To provide our customers the best built environment while being the first choice of all stakeholders. Our services span construction management, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction (VDC), and sustainable/LEED-focused solutions, executed nationwide through dedicated field teams assigned to each jobsite. We are currently seeking a Director of Civil Engineering to lead our Civil Engineering Department in Jacksonville, Florida. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates outside the area. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for guiding the overall direction, performance, and growth of the civil engineering team while ensuring the successful execution of Department of Defense projects. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience with military design standards, site development, interdisciplinary coordination, and team leadership. This position plays a key role in advancing the firm's engineering capabilities while supporting the organization's Mission, Vision, and Values. At RQ, our people are our greatest asset. We foster a collaborative environment where engineers, designers, and construction professionals work together to solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional results.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required
Current Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
At least 15 years of experience in civil/site design
Experience using industry-standard software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, StormCAD, HEC-RAS, InfoDrainage, or equivalent platforms
Understanding of federal project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build (DBB), Design-Build (DB), and Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) in compliance with FAR requirements
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, codes, and permitting processes
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).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred
military or DoD-related infrastructure work preferred

Responsibilities

Guiding the overall direction, performance, and growth of the civil engineering team.
Ensuring the successful execution of Department of Defense projects.
Leading the Civil Engineering Department in Jacksonville, Florida.