Construction Project Engineer – CM

Bowers + Kubota Consulting; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 67,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is seeking a Project Engineer (CM) in Honolulu to lead engineering coordination, manage contracts and schedules, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and third parties. The role emphasizes proactive communication, site visits, and quality delivery across projects.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team on diverse architectural, engineering, planning, and construction management assignments, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline adherence in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management required.
• Professional Engineering license helpful.
• General construction knowledge preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Primavera P6 and AutoCAD.
• Understand building, project site systems, and construction methods.
• Understand contract types and how to administer obligations.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Strong coordination and organizational abilities.
• Self-starter with initiative and follow-through.
• Creative, collaborative, and a team player.
• Able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ethical approach to engineering practice.
• Able to read and understand contracts, specs, and drawings.
• Willing to travel to different sites.
• Able to work outside in noise and varying conditions.
• Ability to work in all weather.
• Good hand-eye coordination for equipment.
• Able to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Capable of varied movements and repetitive motions.
• Positive service attitude toward firm and clients.

Responsibilities

• Ensure contractor compliance with contract documents and requirements.
• Know client’s CM contract requirements.
• Document construction activities.
• Review Project Inspector Daily Reports for accuracy.
• Conduct weekly progress (OAC) meetings and write minutes.
• Review contractor CPM schedule for contract compliance.
• Review values in conjunction with CPM schedule.
• Support clients in required facets.
• Act as liaison between client and contractor.
• Keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and 3rd parties.
• Address engineering issues with contractors and subcontractors.
• Update project schedules and workforce planning.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and design changes.
• Mentor junior staff and provide guidance.
• Maintain filing systems and logs.
• Coordinate field inspectors and pass information along.
• Read and interpret plans and specs for compliance.
• Work with design team to resolve discrepancies.
• Visit worksites and maintain logs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bachelor's degree required?

Licensure helpful

General construction knowledge

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerP

Adobe Acrobat

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Reading contracts and specs

Reading drawings

Work outside in adverse conditions

Team player

Communication and coordination

Self-starter with initiative

Ethical engineering practices

Travel to work sites

Climb, lift 20 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Primavera P6

AutoCAD

Job description

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is seeking a Project Engineer (CM) in Honolulu to lead engineering coordination, manage contracts and schedules, and collaborate with clients, contractors, and third parties. The role emphasizes proactive communication, site visits, and quality delivery across projects.

The candidate will work with a multidisciplinary team on diverse architectural, engineering, planning, and construction management assignments, ensuring scope, budget, and timeline adherence in a