Office Engineer / Construction Engineer - Airports & Infrastructure

RDM International
  • Sterling, VA
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    Job Description

    Job Description

    Job Description

    Office Engineer / Construction Engineer – Airports & Infrastructure

    Field-based role with active jobsite involvement

    Experience on DOT, airport, or heavy civil projects strongly preferred

    Looking to grow your construction career with real field experience and major infrastructure projects?

    RDM International, Inc. is hiring a Construction manager to support aviation and heavy civil construction projects across Northern Virginia. This role offers a mix of field work, project coordination, and career growth within a fast-growing company.

    Why Join RDM?

    • Work on airport & infrastructure projects (unique + high-impact)
    • Blend of field + office experience
    • Exposure to owners, GCs, and subcontractors
    • Training provided and clear growth path
    • Fast-paced, team-oriented environment

    What You’ll Do

    • Prepare daily reports, QC reports, and project documentation
    • Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications
    • Perform field inspections to ensure quality and compliance
    • Support project controls: budgets, quantities, pay apps, and scheduling
    • Assist with submittals, cost tracking, and construction coordination
    • Collect field data and support engineering/design teams
    • Maintain as-built drawings and closeout documentation
    • Promote and support jobsite safety practices

    What We’re Looking For

    • 3-10 years of construction experience (heavy civil, airport, DOT, or commercial)
    • Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred
    • Experience reading plans, specs, and construction documents
    • Comfortable working in the field and on active job sites
    • Strong organizational and communication skills
    • Familiarity with construction software/tools is a plus
    • Willingness to travel to project sites in the region

    Compensation & Benefits

    • Regionally competitive salary (based on experience)
    • Bonus opportunities
    • 401(k) + Profit Sharing
    • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
    • Paid vacation, sick leave & holidays
    • Professional development & career growth

    Location

    • Based in Sterling, VA
    • Projects throughout Northern Virginia
    • Candidates within ~75 miles preferred

    Additional Info

    • Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
    • Valid driver’s license required for site visits

    Build Your Career With Us

    Join a company where your work directly impacts major infrastructure projects and your career growth is a priority.

    Apply today!

    \nCompany Description

    RDM International, Inc. (RDM) is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) specializing in civil, electrical and structural engineering services for military installations, commercial airports, highways, roadways and seaports. Founded in 1987, RDM is a recognized industry leader in pavement evaluation, design, management, and construction services for military and civilian airport facilities. We provide a wide range of professional consulting services in airport planning, airfield civil, electrical and structural design, pavement management, pavement evaluation and design, GIS Applications, materials and forensic investigations, and construction services support.

    RDM is a recognized industry leader in the evaluation, design, construction, and management of airfield pavements. We have performed research for the FAA as well as other government agencies and commercial clients regarding statistical quality assurance specifications, mechanistic structural design methods, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), material recycling, and new pavement materials. RDM excels across the board when it comes to design due to our expertise on all components of the pavement process. From evaluation of the in-situ condition and the distresses that are being experienced, RDM develops a project specific approach to deliver the most economical pavement testing and geotechnical investigation program to build an understanding for each individual project worked on. RDM’s expertise and experience in pavement materials and failures, such as durability concerns, alkali silica reactivity (ASR), etc., provides the understanding of how different materials will perform and the optimum rehabilitation for any scenario. RDM’s extensive experience in overseeing construction of Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete projects provides an understanding of constructability challenges leading to a design that avoids costly delays and change orders during construction.

    Company Description

    RDM International, Inc. (RDM) is a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) specializing in civil, electrical and structural engineering services for military installations, commercial airports, highways, roadways and seaports. Founded in 1987, RDM is a recognized industry leader in pavement evaluation, design, management, and construction services for military and civilian airport facilities. We provide a wide range of professional consulting services in airport planning, airfield civil, electrical and structural design, pavement management, pavement evaluation and design, GIS Applications, materials and forensic investigations, and construction services support.\r\n\r\nRDM is a recognized industry leader in the evaluation, design, construction, and management of airfield pavements. We have performed research for the FAA as well as other government agencies and commercial clients regarding statistical quality assurance specifications, mechanistic structural design methods, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), material recycling, and new pavement materials. RDM excels across the board when it comes to design due to our expertise on all components of the pavement process. From evaluation of the in-situ condition and the distresses that are being experienced, RDM develops a project specific approach to deliver the most economical pavement testing and geotechnical investigation program to build an understanding for each individual project worked on. RDM’s expertise and experience in pavement materials and failures, such as durability concerns, alkali silica reactivity (ASR), etc., provides the understanding of how different materials will perform and the optimum rehabilitation for any scenario. RDM’s extensive experience in overseeing construction of Asphalt and Portland Cement Concrete projects provides an understanding of constructability challenges leading to a design that avoids costly delays and change orders during construction.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSterling, VA

    Skills

    • Airport Engineeringunmatched
    • Aviation Industryunmatched
    • Budgetingunmatched
    • Career Developmentunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Civil Engineeringunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
    • Concreteunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Designunmatched
    • Construction Document Setunmatched
    • Construction Drawingsunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Industry Softwareunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Construction Supportunmatched
    • Consultingunmatched
    • Data Collectionunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Driver's Licenseunmatched
    • Electrical Designunmatched
    • Electrical Engineeringunmatched
    • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
    • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
    • Geotechnical Investigationunmatched
    • Governmentunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Nondestructive Testing (NDT)unmatched
    • On Site Supportunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Professional Servicesunmatched
    • Project Controlunmatched
    • Project Developmentunmatched
    • Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
    • Quality Assuranceunmatched
    • Quality Controlunmatched
    • Recyclingunmatched
    • Reporting Skillsunmatched
    • Small Businessunmatched
    • Software Designunmatched
    • Structural Engineeringunmatched
    • Testingunmatched
    • Vision Planunmatched
    • Willing to Travelunmatched

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