Senior Resident Engineer

HDR; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time away

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

HDR is seeking a full-time professional to lead construction project oversight in Honolulu, Hawaii. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Technology and at least 10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry. Responsibilities include interpreting construction drawings, maintaining records, and supervising staff.

Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. Candidates must be committed to an employee-owned culture and be able to provide solutions to engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes governing construction.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities.
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings.
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior staff.
• Conduct observations of installation and acceptance testing.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings

Team-oriented work style

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Technology

Tools

Primavera

Job description

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret construction drawings and specifications, and identify discrepancies or conflicts within the documents.
• Maintain accurate daily records of contractor activities, work performed, and labor, equipment, and material usage.
• Review construction materials for contract compliance.
• Track quantities and develop pay estimates for acceptance.
• Attend and/or chair construction progress meetings.
• Conduct observations of installation and acceptance testing of completed equipment and systems.
• Identify nonconforming work, develop project punchlists, and maintain them until corrected.
• Develop record documentation for engineer review/acceptance.
• Assist with project audit and closeout.
• Work under general supervision of a Design Project Manager.
• Supervise and direct the activities of junior Resident Project Representatives, Construction Inspectors, testing services, and subconsultants.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification.
• Ability to interpret construction schedules.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to provide viable solutions to engineering challenges.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of 10 years progressive construction experience on multidisciplinary projects.
• Fundamental understanding of contracts and familiarity with codes and laws governing construction.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications and identify discrepancies or conflicts within documents.
• Team‑oriented work style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Primavera, or related construction packages.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to participating actively in an employee‑owned culture.
• Sponsorship (visa) for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Benefits

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, health, performance, and success. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, an employee referral bonus, and tuition reimbursement. Compensation is based on skills, experience, education, and geographic location.

Location

Honolulu, Hawaii

Schedule and Employment Status

Full-time, Regular

Industry and Business Class

Transit, Transit Engineering

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer, we consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records.