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Project Engineer

KFC Airport
Lihue, HI Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/11/2026

Bowers Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity.

 

The Project Engineer applies sound and diversified knowledge of engineering and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. The Project Engineer will play a key role in coordinating and managing various aspects of engineering projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects within scope, budget, and schedule. They work closely with Clients, Contractors, and 3rd parties that are involved with projects. Typical duties and responsibilities may include one or more of the following: supervises, coordinates, directs, and reviews the work of a small staff of Project Inspectors and Project Administrators.

 

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management
  • Professional Engineering License helpful
  • General construction knowledge preferred
  • Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Primavera P6, and AutoCAD
  • Understand building, project site systems, and construction methods
  • Understand contract types, able to properly administer the contract obligations
  • Exceptional customer service skills in serving clients
  • Proficient in communication, coordination, and organization skills
  • Self-starter with initiative, responsiveness, with strong follow-through
  • Creative, collaborative and a team player
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Should be a creative, persuasive, critical thinker, and must be aware of ethical issues of an engineer
  • Able to read and understand project contracts, specifications, and drawings
  • Able to travel to different work sites
  • Ability to work outside with increased noise levels
  • Ability to work outside occasionally in environmental, atmospheric, and sometimes hazardous conditions
  • Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
  • Excellent hand-eye coordination is necessary for various pieces of equipment
  • Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
  • Ability to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, reach, finger, or grasp, feel, talk, hear, and to do repetitive motion
  • Positive service-oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Ensure contractor compliance to the contract documents/requirements
  • Know the client’s CM contract requirements
  • Able to document construction activities
  • Regularly review Project Inspector Daily Reports for accuracy and thoroughness
  • Conduct weekly progress (OAC) meetings and write up minutes
  • Review contractor’s overall CPM schedule for contract compliance
  • Review contractor’s schedule of values in conjunction with their overall CPM schedule
  • Provide support to Clients in all required facets
  • Be the liaison between the Client and Contractor
  • Ensure that projects are on schedule and within appropriate budget
  • Coordinate projects with Clients, Contractors, and 3rd parties involved with the projects (e.g., Fire Department, BOW, HECO, and DOT)
  • Collaborate with contractors and subcontractors to address engineering related issues
  • Coordinate project and schedule updates and workforce scheduling
  • Review and process design requirements- RFI’s, submittals, project changes
  • Mentor less experienced team members and offer advice, training, and direction
  • Follow established filing systems, tracking logs, and archiving standard as set forth by BK
  • Coordinate Field Inspectors and ensure all pertinent information is passed on and noted
  • Proficient in reading and comprehending plans and specs, be able to make connections between field plans/specs
  • Review engineering drawings, specifications, and design documents to ensure compliance with project requirements and industry standards
  • Work closely with design team to address any discrepancies or issues
  • Perform work site visits and maintain logs
  • Research and respond to RFIs as needed
  • Prepare weekly and monthly reports
  • Perform other duties as assigned

 

LOCATION: Lihue, HI

SALARY RANGE: $67,600 – $80,600 per year depending on experience

Please apply direct online at: www.bowersandkubota.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

100% Employee Owned

Salary : $67,600 - $80,600

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