Project Manager I

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous vacation and sick leave

Retirement plan contributions

Flexible spending accounts

Employee counseling services

Job summary

A public transit authority in the United States is seeking a Project Manager I to oversee civil engineering projects within their Design and Construction Team. The ideal candidate will ensure compliance with regulations, manage contracts, and collaborate with various stakeholders to facilitate successful project outcomes. Responsibilities include interpreting technical information, preparing reports, and conducting quality assurance checks. A degree in Engineering or Architecture and relevant experience is required. Comprehensive benefits and a Monday to Friday work schedule are provided.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or Architecture.
• Four years of non-registered Professional Civil Engineering or Architectural experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees contract management and verifies work is in accordance with contract.
• Interprets technical information and ensures compliance with regulations.
• Prepares reports and communications for assigned projects.
• Collaborates with internal and external agencies to meet project requirements.
• Prioritizes mapping tasks for project schedules.
• Analyzes technical difficulties and recommends solutions.
• Performs quality assurance/quality control for projects.

Job description

Join Us!

The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu’s rail transit system. It is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the United States and represents the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii.

HART is seeking a candidate to join the Design and Construction Team to provide independent oversight and project management for the creation of land surveying and engineering maps, legal descriptions, Department of Planning and Permitting (DPP) and Land Court subdivision application processes, field surveying within scope, and scheduling and budget for the entire Honolulu Rapid Transit Project. The Project Manager I will perform work in close coordination with Design Project Managers, Construction Resident Engineers, Right-of-Way staff and their consultants, and perform compliance reviews on engineering designs for surveying maps.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees contract management and verifies that work is performed in accordance with the contract and properly invoiced. Exercises discretion and independent judgement in regards to contract management.
• Interprets and analyzes technical information, including construction documents, third party agreements, design specifications, cost estimates, and reports. Ensures compliance with project requirements, federal, state, and local laws, building codes and regulations.
• Prepares correspondence, technical reports, and testimony for the assigned project and, as directed, for other projects.
• Effectively collaborates, coordinates, and interfaces with external and internal agencies and entities to insure the project progresses as expected and meets schedule requirements.
• Prioritizes mapping tasks, to complete as required, for Construction, Right of Way and third parties to meet project schedules efficiently.
• Analyzes technical difficulties, identifies alternative creative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, and recommends course of action. As directed, implements recommendations in support of project goals and mitigates risk.
• Performs quality assurance/quality control for the assigned project.
• Monitors project deliverables and timelines, notifies the proper parties when issues arise, and takes corrective actions, as needed.
• Organizes and facilitates multidisciplinary project-related meetings, including the creation of agendas and preparation of supporting materials. Communicates effectively with construction resident engineers, design engineers, architects, Right of Way and their consultants, Corporation Counsel, and others who are involved in the Right of Way and construction process.
• Investigates and makes recommendations to resolve non-conformance difficulties related to the assigned project, and coordinates alternative solution developments.
• Conducts construction site visits and audit operations, as needed
• Performs additional duties as assigned and appropriate for this level and class position.

Minimum Requirements

• A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major work in Civil, Mechanical and/or Electrical Engineering and/or Architecture; and
• Four years of non-registered Professional Civil Engineering or Architectural experience.

Benefits

HART is a part of the City and County of Honolulu, and its employees receive the full range of comprehensive benefits package, as provided by the City, and includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans
• Generous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year
• 13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year)
• Retirement plan contributions through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS)
• Deferred compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses
• Pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options
• Access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transit
• Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public service

Work Schedule and Location

• Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shift.
• Location: The work for this position is conducted in the HART offices, located in Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. No telecommuting is allowed.
• HART does not cover any relocation costs. Must be able to reliably commute or relocate by first day of employment.