Homestead Land Development Specialist IV

KFC Airport•Kapolei, HI

13d•$25 - $35

About The Position

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been consistently recognized annually as both a Local and National Best Place to Work. The Homestead Land Development Specialist IV expedites the planning, design, and construction of infrastructure developments and site preparation for new construction and for Repair, Maintenance and Operations for repairs, remediation, reconstruction of existing subdivision and offsite infrastructure, including drainage, water and wastewater systems.

Requirements

Knowledge of: Laws, ordinances, and codes governing land development and construction technology; contract administration; public relations; report writing; the CIP budget formulation and expenditure processes; infrastructure requirements for the development of large tracts of land.
Skills/Abilities: Able to deal effectively with architects, engineers, contractors, and personnel of other public and private organizations; evaluate bids and proposals; administer contracts; learn and apply government procedures relating to obtaining professional, construction, and other services; learn and apply laws and rules governing the CIP budget and expenditure processes; speak and write effectively; read and interpret plans and specifications.
Education: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited university.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible professional work experience in land development, property management, and related fields and in field work that involves monitoring, evaluating, or conducting studies and analyses of programs or projects to make recommendations for the development or revision of standards, policies, procedures, or techniques; gathering and analyzing data to determine conformance with standards and requirements; recommending improvements or developing technical advice and direction pertaining to program standards, requirements, or techniques; and independently performing the full range of program planning, development, and evaluation activities in a program related to the agency’s development plans and/or program activities in real estate development, construction of infrastructure for small to large development, or real property management.
Specialized experience may replace the required bachelor’s degree on a year‑for‑year basis, and a master’s degree from an accredited university may substitute for one year of the required specialized experience.
Computer (proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel desired), telephone, calculator, fax machine, copier, printer, digital camera.
Positive service-oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients

Responsibilities

Prepares land for the development of residential, agricultural, and pastoral subdivisions and for commercial and industrial developments, including, but not limited to, utilities, roads, water systems, drainage and wastewater systems, buildings, and other facilities.
Participates in the formulation of the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) budget and in compiling data to justify individual new and on-going projects throughout the State.
Participates in preparing the CIP expenditure plan and allotment requests for different phases of approved projects by priority order. Prepares requests for projects to be financed by DHHL funds.
Prepares requests for Statement of Qualification from planning, architectural, and engineering consultants; participates in meetings with prospective consultants reviewing qualifications of consultants and recommends selection.
Prepares and places advertisements for construction bids; participates in pre-bid meetings to inform contractors of DHHL procedures and requirements; participates in reviewing financial and technical qualifications of bidders, compliance with bid requirements, and in recommending selection.
Prepares contract documents and coordinates with DHHL offices and legal counsel in obtaining approval of drafts; works with consultants and contractors to clarify contract provisions and to obtain execution of documents and securing of required bonds.
Works with Federal, State, and County agencies to expedite the review and approval of a variety of permits, clearances, and plans needed in different types of development work.
Visits construction sites to monitor work progress and to obtain compliance with contract requirements; works with construction manager and contractor to resolve problems encountered; provides oral and written reports of work progress and project status; coordinates with county personnel to ensure timely inspection of construction and to expedite corrective actions by contractor; inspects site to confirm that workmanship and materials used conform with DHHL requirements; interprets and clarifies design and construction standards and contract provisions and obtains compliance by contractor; reports major problems and discrepancies to supervisor.
Reviews and recommends actions on requests for progress payments; reviews and recommends actions on proposed additional work not covered by contract; participates in making final inspections and in reviewing requests for final payment.
Coordinates with DHHL offices to expedite actions on requests for approval of change orders, contract amendments, purchase of services and equipment, and other administrative actions affecting the project; coordinates with Fiscal Office to expedite payments to vendors, consultants, and contractors.
Coordinates with counties to expedite subdivision approvals, filing of subdivision maps, recordation of descriptions, and conveyance of roads and utilities to the county for operation and maintenance.
Establishes and maintains project files; compiles and maintains data on project costs and on work progress.
Prepares periodic and special reports on project status, costs, and other project information. Drafts letters, memoranda, and other correspondence dealing with land development, project administration, and coordination with private and government agencies. Prepares submittals to the Hawaiian Homes Commission on project administration matters.
Prepares periodic and special reports on project status, cost and other information.
Drafts letters, memoranda, and other correspondence dealing with land development, project administration, and coordination with private and government agencies. Prepares submittals to the Hawaiian Homes Commission on project administration matters.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.