Field Engineer - Intern

ORION; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pre-Tax Health Spending Accounts

Job summary

ORION in Honolulu, HI seeks a Project Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate project activities to achieve goals on time and within budget. The role requires collaboration with project managers, superintendents, and subcontractors to ensure drawings, submittals, and schedules are aligned.

You will review shop drawings, monitor costs, maintain logs, and support end-of-month financial reporting. Strong communication and leadership are essential in a fast-paced construction environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of construction-related experience.
• BS Degree in Construction Management or related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Project Engineer functions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership abilities under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills for project efficiency.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions and field/office environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning pre-job meetings, including plans, budgets, and scheduling.
• Assist Project Manager in management of all assigned jobs.
• Review and process shop drawings and submittals for accuracy.
• Distribute drawing revisions and obtain new shop drawings as needed.
• Price revisions and update logs; coordinate with PMs and client/GC.
• Maintain PM Submittal and RCO logs for assigned projects.
• Keep project schedules updated with durations and delays.
• Order and verify materials (rebar, shoring, forming, post-tensioning).
• Communicate with Superintendents and visit job sites to resolve issues.
• Approve and code invoices; track manhours and job costs weekly.
• Support end-of-month financial reports and project updates for management.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Time management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

BS in Construction Management or related field

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

PlanGrid

Adobe

Job description

This position is accountable for planning, directing, and coordinating activities of designated projects to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinates if applicable. The incumbent must have the ability and flexibility to work varying shifts, long hours (8-12 hours), and weekend hours according to project needs.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation and planning of pre-job meetings (e.g., plans, specifications, budgets, cost targets, scheduling, and others as necessary).
• Assists Project Manager(s) in the management of all assigned jobs.
• Reviews and processes shop drawings and submittals (including those from subcontractors), checking for accuracy compared to drawings and specifications.
• Distributes all drawing revisions to Project Manager(s), Superintendent(s), and Subcontractors; and requests new shop drawings from suppliers and subcontractors as necessary to match revisions.
• Prices all drawing revisions and Field Extra Work Tickets; reviews with Project Manager(s) and submits to General Contractor or client; updates stick set and drawing log with each revision received.
• Maintains the RCO log and PM Submittal Log for each assigned project.
• Keeps all project schedules updated with actual durations for each task as compared to the original Base-Line Schedule; documents all applicable delays (weather, GC, suppliers, others).
• Orders, ensures timely delivery, and reviews the accuracy of materials such as rebar, shoring, forming, and post-tensioning.
• Contacts the Superintendent(s) on assigned job(s) frequently and visits job site(s) regularly to identify problems and assist in reaching solutions.
• Approves and codes assigned invoices as requested by the project manager.
• Tracks Manhours & Job Cost for all assigned jobs weekly.
• Meets with Superintendents to identify target costs to complete jobs under budget.
• Assists Project Manager(s) with End of Month Financial Reports for all assigned jobs.
• Prepares project reports for management, clients, or others.
• Coordinates project activities with those of government regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Maintains confidentiality by not disclosing to others any confidential, proprietary, or trade secret information belonging to the Company.
• Responsible and accountable for personal safety.
• Responsible and accountable for the safety of all co-workers and others encountered.
• Authorized and obligated to stop work on any task or series of tasks whenever an unsafe condition or situation is anticipated or observed.
• Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and Company policies and procedures, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Reports all violations of applicable laws, regulations, or Company policies and procedures promptly, and is subject to appropriate disciplinary action (including dismissal) for failure to do so.
• Performs other related administrative and technical duties as may be assigned or requested by immediate supervision (such as certification training, safety training, procedure review, etc.).

Position Requirements

• A minimum of one (1) year of construction-related experience. BS Degree in Construction Management required or a related discipline and field experience in commercial concrete construction, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Project Engineer functions.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), MS Project, Adobe, construction drawings software (e.g., PlanGrid), and the ability to learn new software systems as required for the position.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with employees at all levels, clients, vendors, and suppliers.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work well under pressure and high-stress situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills for project efficiency.
• Ability to work in different weather conditions (heat, cold, etc.) and office settings (office trailer at the field, etc.).

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.
• Must be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit areas where it is required. This includes hard hat, safety glasses, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and location the work is being done.
• Must possess the ability to remain calm during emergencies and respond appropriately as dictated by the circumstances of the incident and as directed by the Safety Representative or other management personnel. Must be capable of evacuating the work area in a timely manner should an emergency arise.

Compensation & Benefits

An excellent compensation and benefits package is offered. Benefit plans include:

• Medical, including Prescription Drugs
• Dental
• Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short Term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off for Vacation, Sick, Holidays, Jury Duty, and Bereavement Leave
• Pre-Tax Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Career Growth & Development

Candidate Response

Candidates that do not meet the minimum requirements will not be considered. The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.