Construction Project Engineer II

Grace Pacific Corporation; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Pacific Corporation is seeking a qualified individual for a role focusing on project management and coordination in Aiea, Hawaii. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3 years of experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include managing project correspondence, ensuring profitability, and attending project meetings.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be able to lift up to 30 lbs, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications. Adaptability to workplace stressors and excellent customer service orientation are vital.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 3 years in construction.
• Able to make sound decisions and communicate effectively.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate construction activities in assigned area.
• Update project schedules for contractors.
• Handle project correspondence and billing information.

Skills

Effective communication

Logical reasoning

Customer service orientation

Basic math

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

3 years in construction industry (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

1. Responsible for assigned projects. Reviews contract documents and requirements and coordinates construction activity in assigned area.
2. Prepares and updates project schedules for contractors and/or subcontractors. Maintains database of active projects.
3. Responsible for pre-job conferences and attends all required project meetings.
4. Handles project correspondence, including but not limited to, schedules, RFI, proposals and daily reports.
5. Confirms material and equipment requirements with Superintendent. Coordinates submittals of material specifications with internal contact as needed.
6. Ensures availability of equipment and materials. Orders material, schedules delivery to meet project requirements, and coordinates the maintenance and repair of equipment with Fleet Maintenance department.
7. Responsible for profitability of all assigned projects. Provides project billing information to accounting and follows up to assure payment. Reviews cost data and provides forecasting information regarding projects. Investigates and initiates new methods and cost-saving procedures.
8. Conducts final project audit and reviews project procedures to ensure continued improvement.
9. Responsible for customer relations for assigned projects.
10. Responsible for estimating change orders for assigned projects up to $50K
11. Responsible for time sheets, travel, and clerical work for assigned project
12. Promotes awareness of and follows Company and general safety policies.
13. Exhibits a core understanding of mutual respect and good customer service orientation in interactions with all people in the workplace

PRINCIPAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree within the college of Engineering or in lieu of degree minimum 3 years construction industry.
2. Must adapt well in face of workplace stressors such as competing priorities of reasonable or high significance.
3. Able to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust.
4. Must be able to lift, push, pull up to 30lbs.
5. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
6. Basic math skills to perform daily tasks.
7. Able to read and understand contract documents.
8. Ability to read blueprints.
9. Proficiency with Word, Excel, Access, Outlook. Sufficient keyboard proficiency for daily tasks.
10. Type 3 driver's license required and favorable traffic abstract.
11. Work hours vary Sunday through Saturday, with hours based on operational needs.
12. Inter-Island Travel based on operational needs.