Federal Design & Construction Engineer Liaison

CDM Smith; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith in Hawaii is seeking a Senior Civil/Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal government design and construction teams, review submittals, and ensure compliance with codes and client standards. The role emphasizes field coordination and durable project delivery.

You will lead design reviews, prepare reports, mentor junior staff, and cultivate client relationships while supporting cost estimates, scheduling, and contract management for complex government

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of design review, construction administration, cost estimating, scheduling, and contract management.
• Experience with federal or DoD projects is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical liaison between federal government design branch, construction branch, and contractors.
• Review design submittals, shop drawings, specifications, RFIs, and technical reports for compliance with standards.
• Apply engineering principles across planning, investigation, design review, construction administration, and assessment of procedures and systems.
• Monitor progress and prepare technical reports and project status updates.
• Provide engineering judgment for field modifications and non-conformance issues.
• Assist in cost estimates and supporting analysis with government cost estimators.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, progress reviews, and project closeout activities.
• Develop and mentor junior staff and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Design review

Construction admin

Cost estimating

Scheduling

Contract management

Federal contracts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera P6

Job description

CDM Smith in Hawaii is seeking a Senior Civil/Mechanical Engineer to serve as the technical liaison between federal government design and construction teams, review submittals, and ensure compliance with codes and client standards. The role emphasizes field coordination and durable project delivery.

You will lead design reviews, prepare reports, mentor junior staff, and cultivate client relationships while supporting cost estimates, scheduling, and contract management for complex government