Senior Construction Claims Engineer (Transit Projects)

Board of Water Supply; Honolulu, Northern (HI, KY); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking a Construction Engineer to manage construction claims, ensure contract compliance, and support litigation efforts. The role requires strong analytical abilities and extensive contract management experience, with on-site duties at our Honolulu offices.

The position reports to the Construction Claims Manager and involves reviewing contracts, analyzing contractor claims, and preparing detailed reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management.
• At least 3 years in contract management, change orders, or fieldwork.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience on major public transit projects or in legal departments preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Review contracts, project documentation, and correspondence to identify potential claims issues.
• Analyze contractor claims for validity and prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations.
• Interpret terms and conditions in proposals, awards, and contracts.
• Communicate with project managers and staff to gather project documentation and facts relevant to claims.
• Prepare reports, chronologies, summaries, and other documents to support the position on claims.
• Collaborate with construction management staff and experts to evaluate and monitor claims.
• Develop correspondence, task orders, and other claims-related documents.
• Create reports using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and related software.
• Organize claims materials and files for stakeholder access.
• Strategize with managers and counsel to provide litigation support for claims.

Skills

Contract management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is seeking a Construction Engineer to manage construction claims, ensure contract compliance, and support litigation efforts. The role requires strong analytical abilities and extensive contract management experience, with on-site duties at our Honolulu offices.

The position reports to the Construction Claims Manager and involves reviewing contracts, analyzing contractor claims, and preparing detailed reports.