Job Details

Project Engineer – Build Your Career on Big Island

Location: Kona, Hawai‘i Island (Big Island) | Type: Full-Time | Industry: Commercial & Residential Construction

About the Company

Join a respected Hawai‘i-based builder with decades of success delivering high-quality commercial, residential, and community projects across the islands. Known for craftsmanship, safety, and a commitment to local values, this company maintains strong relationships with clients and subcontractors while offering a stable pipeline of work throughout Kona and the Big Island.

Here, you'll find a collaborative environment, opportunities for career growth, and leadership that values your contributions.

The Opportunity

We're seeking a Project Engineer to support project teams from preconstruction through closeout. You'll coordinate documentation, scheduling, subcontractor communications, and quality control—helping ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.

This role is perfect for a construction professional looking to deepen their expertise and grow into a senior project management track.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preconstruction activities, estimating, and bid evaluations

• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, and project documentation

• Support scheduling and cost tracking efforts using industry software

• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors

• Monitor quality control and help ensure jobsite safety compliance

• Contribute to project closeout, including as-built documentation and warranty materials

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

• 2–5 years of experience in commercial or residential construction

• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contracts

• Proficiency in Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Office

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

Why You'll Love It Here

• Impact: Contribute to projects that shape Kona's communities

• Stability: Join a well-established company with ongoing work on the Big Island

• Growth: Clear career path with mentorship from seasoned professionals

• Culture: Team-focused environment with a commitment to local values

Salary: Competitive based on experience
Benefits:Medical/dental/vision, 401(k), PTO, professional development
Apply now and take the next step in your construction career with one of Hawai‘i Island's most respected builders.

Keywords: Project Engineer Kona, Big Island construction jobs, West Hawai‘i careers, commercial construction, residential construction, Procore, Bluebeam, construction project support

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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