Project Engineer 1 or 2 (Oahu, Hi)

About the Role

Goodfellow Bros. (GBI) is seeking a Project Engineer 1 or 2 to join our team in Kapolei, Oahu (Hi). The Project Engineer reports to the Regional Management or designated Project Manager and is responsible for administering the technical aspects of assigned projects. This role involves close collaboration with owners, subcontractors, vendors, utility companies, and local, state, and federal agencies to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget. The Project Engineer also works with craft and salary employees to foster a team environment and may supervise other employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze information from site inspections, blueprints, specifications, proposals, and other documentation.
• Possess a basic understanding of surveying practices and accompanying equipment.
• Coordinate and conduct pre-construction surveys to identify potential risks and verify original site conditions.
• Attend pre-construction meetings.
• Coordinate project schedules and monitor overall construction progress.
• Understand the bidding process and comprehend complex math concepts.
• Review subcontract quotations with the project Estimator.
• Participate in subcontract negotiations and preparation.
• Monitor subcontractor pay estimates and submittals.
• Keep Regional Management informed of progress and verify subcontractor work for conformity with project plans and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractor meetings as required.
• Review vendor/supplier quotations with the project Estimator.
• Order contract materials in a timely manner, monitor delivery schedules, and inventory delivered materials.
• Work directly with vendors/suppliers.
• Monitor required submittals (Certificates, shop drawings, catalog cuts, samples, etc.) and ensure all pay invoices are reviewed, cost coded, approved, and submitted for payment.
• Advise Project Manager of delivery schedules and check materials for conformity with project plans, specifications, and invoicing.
• Finalize shoring, framework, and traffic designs and communicate them to management.
• Coordinate material deliveries according to the progress schedule and adjust as necessary.
• Create daily production material lists and identify materials needed for field crews.
• Ensure details and submittals are received, submitted, and processed.
• Supervise the submission of control data.
• Maintain project files, including plans, specifications, budget information, schedules, correspondence, and design changes.
• Coordinate Quality Control testing and inspection by various agencies and/or third parties.
• Obtain necessary utility clearances and required permits.
• Prepare, process, and submit project documentation such as RFIs, shop drawings, and notifications of changes for owner approval.
• Maintain current RFI and Submittal Logs.
• Estimate, prepare, and submit Change Order requests to the Owner and negotiate Change Orders. This includes all associated costs.
• Maintain current Change Order Log and follow up on Owner approvals.
• Prepare job cost breakdowns and summaries of major deviation items.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor CPM schedules, quantity maintenance reports, weekly labor reports, budget maintenance, adjustment reports, production studies, job progress reports, and job cost analysis reports.
• Submit approved job cost breakdowns and/or budget revisions to accounting.
• Serve as Company liaison for projects, relaying information verbally and in writing to owners, agencies, engineers, utility companies, contractors, and the public.
• Oversee the implementation of adequate safety plans, safety meetings, method statements, and safe working practices.
• Comprehend and follow occupational safety and health regulations, other state and federal regulations governing the construction industry, and Company practices and procedures.
• Understand and apply terms and conditions of union master agreements.
• Prepare and process all project closing documentation, including "as-built" drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, final acceptance letters, Notice of Completion, final billing invoices, retention billing, and obtain lien releases.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Project
• Vista Viewpoint (a plus)
• HCSS – Safety (a plus)
• Heavy Job (a plus)
• Heavy Bid (a plus)

Qualifications

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management or civil engineering.
• Some experience in the Heavy Civil Construction Industry preferred but not required (includes summer internships).
• Valid Driver's License with a clean driver's abstract.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain OSHA 30.
• Ability to obtain and maintain MUTCD Supervisor.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with customers, management, vendors, utility companies, and local state and federal agencies.