Construction Project Manager - Oahu

Hawaiian Electric•Pearl City, HI

6d•$99,900 - $127,500•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager plans, coordinates, and manages construction of transmission and distribution (T&D) electrical projects. The position provides work direction and oversees external contractors and construction inspectors to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. The role is based in Pearl City, Oahu, and is a professional position in Hawaiian Electric Company’s Construction Management Department within its Operations Planning & Construction Management Division. The project manager manages on-site contracted work—including underground and overhead transmission and distribution, underground residential developments, and substations—and ensures compliance with design standards, specifications, drawings, schedules, and safety standards. The role coordinates electrical clearances, resolves construction and field issues, reviews contract packages and invoices, and maintains project records and reports. It also involves conducting meetings, supporting workforce training and development, collaborating with employees and suppliers, and participating in assigned emergency response activities.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of T&D electrical construction methods and ability to apply that knowledge in managing construction sites.
Thorough knowledge of hold-off procedures and ability to qualify to accept and return holdoffs, limited holdoffs, and electrical work clearances on electrical facilities.
Working knowledge of Hawaii construction laws, construction contracting, scheduling, estimating, and cost tracking.
Thorough knowledge of OSHA and HECO safety and construction standards and specifications.
Working knowledge of computers and related software applications, including spreadsheets and word processing.
Working knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and practices.
Working knowledge of SafeStart principles and practices.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work with a variety of individuals, including in sensitive, difficult, or confrontational situations.
Ability to provide work direction to contractors.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to work with and influence contractors and consumers.
Ability to handle difficult or sensitive challenges with tact, courtesy, and discretion.
Ability to remain flexible in a demanding field environment and address problems as they arise.
Effective process management skills to organize resources and activities and improve and integrate work processes.
Strong organizational and planning skills, including multitasking.
Valid driver’s license issued by Hawaii or another U.S. state, and ability to meet the company’s standards for driving positions.
At least 7 years of experience in construction of overhead, underground, and/or substation electrical facilities.

Nice To Haves

Journeyman (T&D) certification is desirable.
One to two years of related work experience in a team lead capacity or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage, direct, and monitor on-site contracted T&D electrical work, including underground and overhead transmission and distribution, underground residential developments, and substations, ensuring compliance with design, specification, schedule, and safety requirements.
Serve as the department’s point of contact or representative for inquiries and complaints, and ensure contractors comply as appropriate.
Plan and arrange holdoffs, limited holdoffs, and other electrical clearances for assigned projects.
Review construction contract packages and recommend constructability improvements by resolving design, bid, and field problems.
Advise contractors on construction methods and review and approve invoices for accuracy.
Review contracting and bidding procedures to identify cost savings and improve efficiency.
Maintain daily project records and prepare incident and other project reports.
Attend contracting and project meetings.
Plan, schedule, and conduct safety, training, informational, and other meetings.
Manage employee performance and train and develop personnel.
Work collaboratively with employees, suppliers, and customers to support company strategic objectives.
Participate in assigned company emergency response activities, including preparation activities.