Project Engineer

Island Mechanical Group•Kapolei, HI

20d•$81,000 - $97,000

About The Position

A Project Engineer supports the Superintendent and Project Managers on an assigned project, performing routine daily activities and helping gather and distribute information to team members. Island Mechanical Corporation is a Hawaii general contractor specializing in pipeline construction, fabrication, and directional drilling for major utility companies, refineries, and the federal government. The role provides technical support for project planning and execution, including interpreting plans and specifications, coordinating materials and equipment, maintaining schedules, monitoring costs and production, communicating with project stakeholders, and supporting project safety. The Project Engineer also contributes to project estimating, reporting, change-order and RFI processes, as-built documentation, and project closeout. Work is performed at project sites and in an office and/or trailer. The position may require extended hours when necessary for business needs and travel as needed. Applicants must successfully pass criminal background checks, an MVR check, and post-employment and random drug tests. Pay is $81,000–$97,000 annually, depending on experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or equivalent; alternatively, five years as a Project Coordinator with field experience in various company divisions may substitute for the degree.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and effective time management.
Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Microsoft Project and Excel.
Detail-oriented, with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
Ability to work extended hours when necessary for business needs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.
Ability to successfully pass criminal background checks, an MVR check, and post-employment and random drug tests.

Nice To Haves

Specialized skills gained through exposure to specific projects, technologies, or industries, such as fueling, electrical, or gas.
Experience working in construction.

Responsibilities

Serve as a project technical resource to interpret plans and specifications.
Resolve questions and problems as they arise.
Participate in developing project estimates and associated negotiations.
Obtain quotes from vendors and subcontractors.
Work with the safety department to develop a site-specific safety plan.
Discuss weekly safety topics with the construction team and participate in daily safety briefs.
Coordinate project-specific materials pickup and delivery to the jobsite.
Work with the Superintendent to obtain and set up required yard and office equipment.
Develop and accurately update the project schedule.
Report production quantities weekly.
Submit weekly reports to the owner covering project status, schedule updates, safety reports, a two-week look-ahead, outstanding issues, and pending change orders.
Track, analyze, and report costs for labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, outside rentals, and trucking.
Maintain communications with the construction team, including the owner and its representatives, inspection team, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
Forecast project cost to complete and present findings to executives monthly.
Submit RFIs to the owner concerning questions and change-order conditions.
Prepare red-line as-built drawings for the owner’s archive.
Close out completed projects, including hosting the closeout meeting, indexing project documents into the project file, and submitting internal closeout documentation.
Assist with training Project Coordinators and improving their efficiency.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.