BUILDING DIVISION - BIG ISLAND - PROJECT ENGINEER

Job DescriptionJob Description

With a legacy dating back to 1902, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. has played an integral role in building the structures that define Hawaii. Today, we are the most diversified and largest general contractor in Hawaii with annual revenues well exceeding $500M. Our experience and resources accumulated over the years are reflected through our organization's five divisions- Building, Commercial, Heavy Civil, Power & Industrial, and Waterfront & Foundation, spanning the gamut of major construction in Hawaii. With a portfolio that includes many of Hawaii’s most iconic buildings and infrastructure projects, HDCC performs across the spectrum of hospitality, retail/entertainment, commercial, residential, healthcare, educational, and infrastructure projects.

JOB OVERVIEW:

The role of Project Engineer will be responsible for collaborating with the project manager and project team with project documentation and control, job cost accounting, scheduling, and construction supervision efforts. To be successful, the candidate should be comfortable taking on a variety of tasks that require different skills and appropriately prioritize their completion.

As a Project Engineer in the Building Division, you will be trained and assigned to the island of Big Island. Frequent travel to Big Island for project-related work may also be necessary for candidates residing on other islands.

The Building Division continues to partner with owners and developers to produce retail spaces, luxury high-rises and condominiums. Specializing in vertical and large commercial/residential structures. The Building Division has created many of Hawaii’s iconic structures.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for detailing using software for field use, including shop drawings for rebar, forming, scaffolding, traffic control, etc.
• Review subcontractors' and vendors' shop drawings to ensure conformance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Update RFIs electronically into Drawings and Specifications for all design packages.
• Assist the project team in coordinating drawings across all disciplines to identify conflicts or clashes. May need to use BIM 360 or Autodesk.
• Assist the QC Manager in processing RFIs, submittals, contractor daily reports, QC reports, project photos, QC meeting agendas and meeting minutes, and environmental meeting
•  agendas and minutes.
• Perform other miscellaneous project engineering tasks as needed or assigned.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or Architecture, or completion of a Construction Management Certificate Program, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 6 years of practical construction experience.
• experience in utilities, roads, bridges, and infrastructure work.
• Basic estimating and scheduling skills.
• Ability to read and understand plans and specifications.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, and Adobe are helpful.
• Ability to plan and organize tasks, and function under pressure or time constraints.

BENEFITS:

• Taking Care of Our Team
• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drugs, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Group Life/Travel Insurance
• Short Term
• Long Term
• Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
• Embracing Wellness
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Bereavement Leave
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Investing in You
• 401(k) Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Leadership and Career development
• Paid Training/Certifications (Incentive Bonus)

Starting Salary:  $85,000.00/yr. (exempt)