CAREERS OVERVIEW

Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc., a Kajima company, is a Hawaii-based company with roots dating back to 1902 when Walter Dillingham obtained a contract to dredge a channel into Pearl Harbor.  Since that first dredging project, Hawaiian Dredging has evolved into a leader in the construction industry with projects ranging from the building of residential and military housing, major shopping centers, hotels, resorts, condominiums, office buildings and parking structures to highways, military facilities, industrial projects and renovation and repair work in Hawaii.  Hawaiian Dredging has developed some of the finest construction professionals in Hawaii. We strive to recruit and hire the most qualified individuals for our Construction Engineering Program and our projects.

BIG ISLAND-PROJECT MANAGER (BUILDING DIVISION)  (Regular Full Time)
Location: HDCC

The Project Manager is responsible for the project construction financially and physical to the Owners satisfaction. The project manager should provide leadership with Project Superintendents and Project Engineers on scheduling, quality, productivity goals and over all administration and supervision of the project.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review plans and specifications and assist Estimators with schedule planning, productions and procedures including review of estimate for cost adequacy and constructability.
• Establish relationships to insure prompt and consistent approach with Owners, Developers, Project A/Es, Subcontractors, Suppliers, and others affiliated with the project prior to, during, and post construction by maintaining good working relationships.
• Attend and participate in pre-job conferences with project personnel of Owners, Developers, and A/Es as well as HDCC in-house pre- job conferences.
• Attend all meetings with Owners and Architects
• Plan, direct and coordinate activities of the project team to complete the project within all contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines to local and federal requirements.
• Review and approve all written communications regarding the project prior to being sent out.
• Investigate and initiate new methods and cost savings procedures including design and construct equipment for better production when necessary.
• Assist with the preparation of a good project closeout report.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Must have technical knowledge of all trades working under his/her supervision.
• Management skills necessary for supervision and administration of the project.
• Practical knowledge of construction, equipment, contract law, general business, and human relations.
• Knowledge of estimating, negotiating, scheduling, and marketing techniques applicable to a practical project assigned.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications.
• Engineering degree plus ten (10) years practical experience required

BENEFITS

• 401(k) with employer match
• Profit Sharing – no employee contribution required
• Paid Time Off –13 days per year, with carryover and 10 holidays
• Medical – Kaiser & HMSA, HDS Dental, Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Life Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, EAP, Flexible Spending, Travel Assistance

Starting Salary: $140,000.00/yr.