Design-build contractor specializing in Department of Defense military construction
RQ Construction is a full-service design-build firm anchored in Department of Defense and federal projects, with active work at military installations across the United States. The tech stack—Oracle Primavera, Revit, Procore, Bluebeam, BIM tools—reflects a project-heavy, heavily regulated environment where coordination between design and field execution is mission-critical. Hiring velocity is accelerating with 268 open roles (140 in the last 30 days), concentrated in construction trades and field engineering; the mix of mid-level and senior positions suggests active scaling of field crews and project leadership.
Notable leadership hires: Survey Party Chief
RQ Construction operates as a full-service contracting and design firm founded in 1996, based in Carlsbad, CA. The firm serves both public and private clients, with primary focus on Department of Defense contracts. Core service lines include construction execution, architectural design, trade services, virtual design and construction (VDC), and LEED/sustainable design management. Active projects include military base construction at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Hurlburt Field, and large-scale healthcare facilities (ambulatory care centers, dental clinics). The company maintains geographic presence across California, Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Virginia, North Carolina, Washington, Pennsylvania, and Cuba.
Department of Defense contracts, including military base construction, naval installations, and federal healthcare projects. Active work spans Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, Hurlburt Field, and other U.S. military facilities.
Primary tools include Oracle Primavera (P6), Procore, Revit, Bluebeam, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and BIM/Navisworks for design coordination and construction planning.
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