Job Details

Project Engineer

Position: Full-time

Location: Oakland, CA (on-site)

Expected Start Date: ASAP 2026

Expected compensation range: (not including bonuses, etc.)

Multi-Family & Mid or High Rise experience preferred.

About oWOW

oWOW is a vertically integrated organization (construction, architecture, manufacturing & development) that accelerates housing abundance by delivering high-quality homes up to 65% below market cost in months, not years. We're currently scaling our operations across California, with a goal of breaking ground on 2,000 units by the end of 2026.

We are the team behind 1510 Webster, the tallest mass-timber tower (19 stories) on the West Coast:

Our next project is scheduled to begin in March, followed by another in May and October.

The Role

As a Project Engineer at oWOW, you are responsible for driving the day-to-day execution of the project by ensuring that information, coordination, and field operations are fully aligned, ensuring that drawings, RFIs, submittals, and field conditions are continuously synchronized so the job moves forward without friction.

You are responsible for making sure the field has accurate, complete, and current information at all times, and that changes are tracked, documented, and implemented without impacting schedule or cost.

You operate at the intersection of design, field execution, and subcontractors, identifying issues early, solving problems quickly, and keeping the project moving.

This role is for someone who wants to learn fast, take ownership, and operate in a high-performance environment.

What You'll Do

1. Manage Information Flow

Own RFIs, submittals, ASIs, and document control. Ensure all project information is current, coordinated, and distributed without delays.

1. Support Field Execution

Work directly with superintendents and subcontractors to ensure the field has everything needed to build, plans, details, layout, and answers.

1. Drive Coordination

Identify conflicts across trades early and resolve them before they impact construction. Maintain alignment between drawings, specs, and field conditions.

1. Execute Change Management

Track and process changes (RFIs, PCOs, CORs, PCCOs). Ensure all impacts are documented, priced, and incorporated into the project.

1. Support Schedule & Cost Tracking

Update schedules, perform quantity take-offs, and track labor, materials, and equipment against budget. Maintain visibility into project performance.

1. Coordinate Inspections & Testing

Manage logistics for inspections, testing, and compliance to ensure work progresses without delays.

Core Values

• oWOW: Produce outstanding results that surprise and amaze people
• Ownership: Understand what you are accountable for & take responsibility for your results
• Curiosity: Challenge conventional thinking & explore creative solutions
• Teamwork: The combination of trust, communication & collaboration