Construction Project Engineer

Join the 'Ohana • Honolulu, HI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

DAWSON is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Engineer to support the execution of federal construction projects throughout Hawaii and the Pacific region. The Project Engineer will serve as a key member of the project delivery team, providing technical, administrative, and quality management support throughout all phases of construction. This position will have a strong emphasis on Quality Control (QC) and construction compliance, ensuring projects are executed in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable federal regulations. The ideal candidate is a degreed engineer with strong organizational skills, construction knowledge, and a desire to grow into a quality management leadership role. Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university.
• 1-3 years of construction, engineering, or project management experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit and Bluebeam are highly desirable.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and ability to access military installations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience on federal construction projects with USACE, NAVFAC, Air Force, Army, or other federal agencies.
• Experience with Quality Control programs and inspection processes.
• Familiarity with design-build project delivery.
• Knowledge of RMS, Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar construction management software.
• Current OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification.
• Current USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) certification or ability to obtain upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Project Engineering Support Project Managers and Superintendents in the planning, execution, and closeout of federal construction projects.
• Assist with project scheduling, procurement tracking, cost control, and subcontractor coordination.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements for compliance and constructability.
• Prepare and manage Requests for Information (RFIs), submittmits, design reviews, meeting minutes, and project correspondence.
• Track project deliverables and maintain project documentation in accordance with company and client requirements.
• Support project progress reporting and schedule updates.
• Quality Control Assist in the implementation and administration of project-specific Quality Control Plans.
• Conduct daily quality inspections and document construction activities.
• Verify work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, UFCs, UFGS requirements, and applicable codes.
• Maintain quality control documentation, including inspection reports, testing logs, deficiency logs, and quality records.
• Coordinate and track preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Support testing and commissioning activities and verify completion of corrective actions.
• Assist with managing subcontractor quality performance and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.
• Participate in government inspections and quality assurance meetings.
• Federal Construction Compliance Ensure compliance with USACE, NAVFAC, DoD, and other federal agency requirements.
• Assist with contract administration and documentation associated with design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Support project teams during audits, inspections, and turnover activities.
• Maintain familiarity with federal construction standards including UFCs, EM 385-1-1, and agency-specific requirements.

Benefits

• This position is designed as a developmental role with a pathway toward Quality Control Manager, or Senior Project Engineer positions.
• DAWSON is committed to investing in employee development through mentorship, training, and increasing levels of project responsibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level