Lead Engineer, Structures

Stantec; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 97,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Lead Engineer, Structures to oversee construction and consulting projects related to transit and infrastructure in Honolulu. The candidate will be involved in project delivery and will support a multi-disciplinary team ensuring quality assurance in construction administration, contributing significantly to community development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working on construction projects.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• Hands-on experience in inspection and contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Support management of rail and transit-related facilities projects.
• Review submittals, RFIs, NCRs, COs, and contractor pay estimates.
• Monitor project schedule and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Construction principles

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe

BlueBeam

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When you care deeply about the work you do, it’s rewarding to see it through from concept to completion. We partner with clients to provide both program management and construction management to strategize, plan, and implement projects that drive organizations forward. From hospitals and airports to university campuses, mass transit systems, water treatment facilities, mines, and wind farms, we've successfully managed thousands of projects.

Joining our team, turning visionary ideas into reality, will shape your future—and the future of your community.

Your Opportunity

The role is to work as a team member on various projects under the guidance of a Resident Engineer (RE) or Construction Manager (CM). The role will work on challenging and diverse tasks in a consulting and construction management role that will require application of technical skills, project delivery, and leadership for construction projects. These projects consist of transit, highway, and other related infrastructure. This exciting opportunity provides excellent career growth opportunities. The selected candidate will need to be self-directed, capable of independent tasks as well as supporting multidiscipline complex teams, and should demonstrate a passion for involvement in the industry with an enthusiasm for successful completion of projects that meet our clients’ needs.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Support the Client PM, Construction Manager, and Resident Engineer as needed.
• Support management of rail and transit-related facilities projects.
• Performs on technically complex projects and acts as a technical resource by providing guidance to other team members.
• Reviews own work for accuracy and coordinates with others to ensure quality assurance and quality control for all final products.
• Participates and collaborates in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others.
• Coordinate with the project team to maintain project documentation, process paperwork, and progress pay estimates.
• Coordinate construction administration issues.
• Review Submittals, RFIs, NCRs, COs, and pay estimates from the contractor.
• Monitor project schedule against progress in the field.
• Keep detailed records, including daily reports when in the field.
• Assist with environmental compliance, if needed.
• Assist in the resolution of project issues.
• Inform the CM, RE, Client and staff of project status.
• Assist with preparation of monthly and ad hoc reports.
  
  

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Thorough knowledge of construction principles, techniques and procedures, occupational hazards, and safety precautions.
• Ability to effectively discuss project issues with contractors, project team and clients, including ability to resolve conflict situations.
• Takes initiative on tasks and in coordinating with other members of the project team, obtaining and sharing necessary information.
• Strong organizational skills and understanding of task assignments and schedule.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems using sound professional judgment, creativity, and innovation.
• Willingness to learn new tasks such as environmental compliance.
• Working knowledge of critical path method scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite and Adobe, or BlueBeam. CAD (Computer Aided Design) experience is desirable but not required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
  
  

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, or other related field from an ABET accredited university.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working on construction projects for a contractor or as an owner’s representative.
• Hands-on experience with the inspection and contract administration of construction projects.
• Experience with traffic control and inspections of traffic control devices in the field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred, Certified Construction Manager (CCM) can be substituted for a PE, will consider an EIT (Engineer in Training) at a minimum.
  
  

The position will work in an office setting; however, daily fieldwork will be required. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 97,100.00 - Max Salary $ 140,800.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | HI | Honolulu

Organization: BC-2199 Transpt-US PMCM

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: Yes

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 06:06:02

Req ID: REQ25000162

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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