Construction Engineer I

Responsibilities Coordinates pre‑construction submittal process with project governing agencies Actively tracks field quantities and logs them into the project management system Assists the Project Manager in managing day‑to‑day field operations Has a basic understanding of the contract, bid assumptions, plans, specifications, DBE’s, subcontracts and purchase orders Participates in planning and scheduling, and assists with establishing the project schedule Coordinates and participates in team meetings, scheduling key agenda times Utilizes and interprets the schedule to determine extensions or acceleration due to weather, change orders or delays Manages all required contractual documentation including incoming/outgoing correspondence, daily reports, weekly progress, drawings, submittals, subcontracts, purchase orders, payment requests and invoices Performs surveying functions (pre‑job, post‑job, survey logs, GPS modeling) Prepares applications for payment, follows up to ensure timely payment and release of retention, and understands contract payment terms Reviews, inputs and monitors job quantities required for cost accounting systems and payment applications Schedules and coordinates submittal data (show drawings, photos, material certificates, test reports) in a timely manner Advises the Project Team of potential contract changes and, as directed, notifies the owner in writing of any changes Co‑ordinates with public utility companies and secures necessary permits before work dates Develops the Site Logistics Plan prior to commencement of work Performs minor drafting and editing of plans (As‑Builts, Paving Plans, Temporary Traffic Control Plans) as directed or demonstrates willingness and capacity to learn Assists with project safety, helping to implement a thorough safety program Ensures equipment is used safely (e.g., planning critical lifts with cranes) and that tools and equipment being charged to the project are utilized efficiently Maintains a safe work environment in compliance with all federal, state, local and company safety policies and procedures using appropriate tools and equipment Coordinates the close‑out process in conformance with operational procedures Understands legal requirements and Grace Pacific’s policy requirements; learns, understands and maintains knowledge of current laws, contract requirements, and Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality standards Complies with laws and policies including protecting the project, adjacent properties and endangered species; disposing of waste materials; obtaining required permits; notifying utility owners; responding to and documenting environmental incidents Skills & Knowledge Math aptitude to perform daily tasks Ability to read and comprehend contract documents, job specifications, blueprints and other technical/legal information Valid Hawaii driver’s license with a favorable traffic abstract Degree in engineering, preferably structural, mechanical or civil; a Master of Science degree or equivalent work experience is preferred 1–2 years of work experience at the Junior Construction Engineer Level, or equivalent Proficiency with Word, Excel, Email and aptitude to learn relevant systems Compensation $70,000 – $75,000 per year #J-18808-Ljbffr