Project Engineer

Kirschner Contractors; Hawaii; Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Kirschner Contractors in Hawaii seeks a Project Engineer to manage RFIs, submittals, schedules, and cost tracking across office and project sites on Oahu and other islands. You will coordinate document control, QA, field observations, and closeout documentation while mentoring field staff.

The role requires a civil/structural/mechanical/electrical engineering degree, 3–7 years in construction, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; or equivalent education/experience.
• 3–7 years of construction experience with CM firm, GC, or design firm.
• Solid understanding of construction docs, means and methods, and contract administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work on active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project correspondence.
• Assist with schedule updates, progress tracking, and coordination with the project controls team.
• Support cost tracking, pay application review, and change order documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action item logs.
• Coordinate document control processes and maintain organized project files (electronic and hard copy).
• Support quality assurance efforts and track deficiencies/punch list items.
• Assist with field observations and documentation as needed.
• Facilitate communication between the contractor, design team, owner, and internal staff.
• Help prepare closeout documentation and as-built records.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Provide support on claims documentation and potential dispute matters when required.
• Mentor field staff and assist junior team members as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading plans & specs

Team collaboration

Field coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

FE/PE licensure in progress

Tools

MS Office

Construction management software

Job description

Project Engineer

Location: Office and project sites (Oahu and other Hawaiian islands as assigned)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project correspondence.
• Assist with schedule updates, progress tracking, and coordination with the project controls team.
• Support cost tracking, pay application review, and change order documentation.
• Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action item logs.
• Coordinate document control processes and maintain organized project files (electronic and hard copy).
• Support quality assurance efforts and track deficiencies/punch list items.
• Assist with field observations and documentation as needed.
• Facilitate communication between the contractor, design team, owner, and internal staff.
• Help prepare closeout documentation and as-built records.
• Contribute to risk identification and mitigation efforts.
• Provide support on claims documentation and potential dispute matters when required.
• Mentor field staff and assist junior team members as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• 3–7 years of experience in construction, preferably with a construction management firm, general contractor, or design firm.
• Solid understanding of construction documents, means and methods, and contract administration.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to work on active construction sites as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience on federal, state, or municipal projects.
• Familiarity with scheduling software and basic schedule analysis concepts.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or progress toward PE licensure or Certified Construction Management (CCM)
• Prior experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
• Knowledge of Hawaii construction practices and local agency requirements.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and drives resolution.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with owners, contractors, and design teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• This position is well-suited for a mid-level construction professional looking to deepen their project delivery experience and take on increasing responsibility within a construction management firm.

Pay

• Starting salary $90K+ (DOE)
• Annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
• Benefits package (health insurance, retirement)

About Kirschner Contractors

The Kirschner Contractors team brings decades of actual “hands‑on” construction and management experience, having successfully completed hundreds of projects totaling billions of dollars. This includes commercial, industrial, and heavy/civil projects on private, government, and federal contracts across the globe.

Our company promotes “best practices” and utilizes the latest software applications in the execution of our projects. We work with owners, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, professional care, and a timely work product in providing our services.

As a premier Hawaii-based Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), we provide unparalleled service and deliver solutions that consistently exceed our clients' expectations.

Kirschner Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer