Project Engineer 3

Goodfellow Bros Inc; Kapolei (HI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) + Profit Sharing

Vehicle allowance & gas card

Wellness incentives

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Goodfellow Bros Inc is seeking a Project Engineer to join the Kapolei, Oahu team. The PE reports to Regional Management and collaborates with owners, subcontractors, and agencies to ensure on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The role emphasizes leadership, cost control, and effective communication across engineering and field teams, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and manage project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering is required or preferred.
• Experience leading project teams and managing engineering tasks.
• Familiarity with cost control, budgeting, and scheduling in heavy civil projects.

Responsibilities

• Administers the technical aspects of assigned projects and works with owners, subcontractors, and agencies.
• Supports project execution by managing daily engineering and administrative functions.
• Prepares budgets and tracks cost performance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepares monthly progress billings to support timely owner payments.
• Supervises and mentors project staff.

Skills

Project engineer responsibilities

Leadership

Budget monitoring

Cost control

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Project

VistaViewpoint

HCSS Safety

HeavyJob

HeavyBid

Job description

GoodfellowBros.(GBI)isalargeheavy-civilcontractorwithoperationsthroughouttheWestCoast&Hawaii.Ourcompanyisafourth-generation,family-ownedbusiness,celebratingover100yearsintheindustry!Wehaveearnedareputationforprofessionalismandintegritythatreflectsourlongstandingcommitmenttotheindividuals,businesses,andresourcesofthecommunitiesinwhichweliveandwork.

GBIhasalwaysmaintainedthatouremployeesareourgreatestasset,andwearenowseekingtoaddtoourteam.WearelookingforaProjectEngineer3tojoinourteaminKapolei,Oahu(Hi).

JobSummary

TheProjectEngineer(PE)reportstotheRegionalManagementordesignatedProjectManagerandisresponsibleforadministratingthetechnicalaspectsofassignedprojects.ThePEworkscloselywithowners,subcontractors,vendors,utilitycompaniesandlocalstateandfederalagenciestoensureworkisbeingcompletedonscheduleandonbudget.ThePEalsoworksharmoniouslywiththecraftandsalaryemployeescreatingateamenvironmentandmaysuperviseotheremployees.

PositionDescription

ProjectLeadership&Execution

• ExpertlyperformsallresponsibilitiesofProjectEngineerIandIIwhileassumingincreasedleadership,decision-makingauthority,andaccountability.
• Supportsthesuccessfulexecutionofconstructionprojectsbymanagingdailyengineeringandadministrativefunctions.
• Assistsintranslatingestimatesintocomprehensiveprojectbudgetsandmonitorscostperformancethroughouttheprojectlifecycle.
• Preparesperiodicandpercent-completesummariesandcontributestoaccurateprojectforecastingandreporting.
• PreparesmonthlyprogressbillingstosupporttimelyandaccuratepaymentfromOwners.

Subcontractor&VendorManagement

• Leadsthemanagementofsubcontractorsbytrackingprogress,reviewingperformance,approvingpayapplications,andacceptingcompletedwork.
• Participatesinsubcontractnegotiationsandsupportssubcontractpreparationandexecution.
• PreparessubcontractChangeOrdersforapprovalbytheProjectManagerorauthorizedsupervisor.
• ReviewsvendorandsupplierquotationsincoordinationwiththeProjectEstimatorandensurestimelyprocurementofcontractmaterials.
• Coordinatesmaterialdeliveryschedulestoalignwithprojectsequencingandschedulerequirements.

ChangeManagement&CostControl

• Prepares,submits,andnegotiatesOwnerChangeOrderrequests,includingdirectlabor,equipment,materials,subcontractcosts,andprojectoverhead.
• MaintainsaccurateandcurrentChangeOrderlogsandactivelyfollowsuponapprovalstominimizefinancialrisk.
• CoordinateswiththeProjectManagerregardingstrategyandtimingforpursuingoutstandingChangeOrdersandpayments.
• CorrespondswithOwnersandClientstoresolvepaymentissuesandprotecttheCompany’sfinancialinterests.

Scheduling&Planning

• Develops,maintains,andupdatestheprojectCPMscheduleandshort-termworkplans.
• Finalizesshoring,formwork,andtrafficcontrolplansandsecuresrequiredapprovalsfromapplicableagencies.
• CommunicatesapprovedplansandschedulestotheProjectManagerandprojectteamtosupporteffectiveexecution.

Safety,Quality&Compliance

• Overseetheimplementationofproject-specificsafetyplans,safetymeetings,methodstatements,andsafeworkpractices.
• EnsurescompliancewithCompanypoliciesandallapplicablestateandfederalsafetyregulations.
• Understands,applies,andupholdstherequirementsofapplicableunionmasteragreements.
• Maintainsrequiredcertifications,includingCPR,AED,andFirstAid.

Communication&StakeholderRelations

• Draftsformalcorrespondence,reports,anddocumentationtosupportprojectexecutionandprotectCompanyinterests.
• EstablishesandmaintainsstrongworkingrelationshipswithOwners,agencies,subcontractors,inspectors,suppliers,andinternalstakeholders.
• ProvidesresponsivecustomerserviceandrepresentstheCompanyprofessionallyinallinteractions.
• ProactivelycollaborateswiththeEstimatingteamtoensurecontinuitybetweenpre-bideffortsandactiveprojectexecution.

Supervision&Mentorship

• Routinelysupervisesandmentorsprojectstaff,typicallyoverseeingapproximatelythreeemployees.
• Providestechnicalguidance,performancefeedback,andprofessionaldevelopmentsupporttojuniorteammembers.
• Promotesteamwork,accountability,andadherencetoCompanystandardsandexpectations.

CompetitiveBenefits&TotalRewardsatGoodfellowBros.

AtGoodfellowBros.,employeewell-beingisatoppriority.Ourcomprehensivetotalrewardspackageisdesignedtosupportyourphysical,mental,andfinancialhealthwhileofferingtheflexibilitytomeetthediverseneedsofyouandyourfamily.Here’swhatyoucanexpect:

Thispositionoffersasalaryrangeof$102,000to$122,000annually,dependingonexperience

AdditionalCompensation

• EmployeeStockOwnershipPlan(ESOP):Asapartiallyemployee-ownedcompany,GBIofferseligibleemployeestheopportunitytobuildlong-termwealththroughsharedownership.
• 401(k)+ProfitSharing:Immediateeligibilitywithgenerousannualemployercontributionsthatgobeyondtraditionalmatchprograms.
• VehicleAllowance&GasCard:Allowanceandfuelcoveragetokeepyoumovingonthejob.
• WellnessIncentives:Earnupto$700peryearforparticipatinginhealthylifestyle activities.
• EmployeeReferralBonuses:Helpgrowourteamandreceivebonusesforsuccessfulreferrals.

Benefits

• Medical,Dental&VisionInsurance:Low-costplanoptions,includingPremeraHSA(WA,OR,CA),KaiserHMO(OR,CA,HI),andHMSA(HI).Preventivecareiscoveredat100%.
• PaidTimeOff:Upto26daysofvacation,9sickdays,and11paidholidaysannually.
• Parental&FamilyLeave:Onepaidbondingweek,withadditionalunpaidleaveavailable.
• Disability&LifeInsurance:Company-paidshort-termandlong-termdisability,pluslifeinsurancecoverageupto1.5xyourannualsalary.
• Training&CareerGrowth:Accesstoleadershipdevelopmentprograms,mentorship,andcareeradvancementsupport.
• Perks&CommunityPrograms:Charitablecontributionmatching,paidvolunteertime,andretaildiscounts.

RequiredEducation,Experience,andTechnicalKnowledge

• CandidatesmusthavethelegalrighttoworkintheUSwithoutemployersponsorship.
• Bachelor'sdegreeinconstructionmanagementorcivilengineering
• 5+yearsofexperienceinHeavyCivilConstructionIndustrypreferredbutnotrequired.
• MusthaveexperienceusingMicrosoftWord,ExcelandProject.VistaViewpoint,HCSS–Safety,HeavyJobandHeavyBidareaplus.
• ValidDriver'sLicensewithcleandriver'sabstract
• ObtainsandmaintainsCPR,AEDandFirstAidcertification,OSHA30
• Musthaveexcellentcommunicationskillstoworkeffectivelywithcustomers,management,vendors,utilitycompaniesandlocalstateandfederalagencies

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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