Construction Project Manager - Oahu

Construction Project Manager – Oahu

Location:

Pearl City, Hawaii (HI), US 96701

Company:
Hawaiian Electric

Posting End Date:
This position will remain open until filled. Early applications are highly encouraged.

The P ZL CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Department of the P OPERATIONS PLANNING & CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Division at Hawaiian Electric Company has 1 Management vacancy available. Role:
Professional.

• Plans, coordinates and manages construction of various T&D electrical projects. Provides work direction and oversees the work of external contractors and construction inspectors to safely and efficiently complete electrical projects. Acts as the Department's point of contact/representative for inquiries and complaints and ensures contractor compliance as appropriate.
• Plans, acquires/arranges necessary Holdoffs, Limited Holdoffs and other electrical clearances for assigned projects.
• Reviews construction contract packages, makes recommendations regarding constructability, resolves design/bid/field problems. Advises contractors on construction methods. Reviews and approves invoices for accuracy. Continuously reviews bidding procedures to maximize costs and efficiencies; identifies opportunities for cost savings and improvements.
• Maintains project daily records; prepares incident and other project reports. Attends contracting and project meetings.
• Plans, schedules and conducts meetings (safety, training, informational) to foster communication across workforce; manages performance of employees, trains and develops personnel toward an effective and skilled workforce. Interacts with employees and internal/external suppliers and customers to support company objectives.
• Participates in Company emergency response activities as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of T&D electrical construction methods and ability to apply this knowledge to manage construction sites.
• Thorough knowledge of hold-off procedures and the ability to qualify to accept/return holdoffs and electrical work clearances.
• Working knowledge of Hawaii construction laws, contracting, scheduling, estimating and cost tracking.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA and HECO safety and construction standards/specifications.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and software (spreadsheets, word processing, etc.).
• Working knowledge of LEAN principles and Safe Start principles for safety/workplace excellence.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals, including handling sensitive or difficult issues.
• Ability to provide work direction to contractors; strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle challenging situations with tact, courtesy and discretion.
• Flexibility in a demanding field environment; problem-solving as issues arise.
• Effective process management to organize resources and improve workflows.
• Strong organizational and planning skills to multitask.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver's license.

• Extensive (7+ years) experience in the construction of overhead, underground, and/or substation electrical facilities.
• Certification as a journeyman (T&D) is desirable.
• 1–2 years of related work experience in a team lead capacity or equivalent preferred.

Role:
Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location:

Pearl City – Oahu

The hiring range for the Construction Project Manager [Req ] position is $97,900.00 to $. The selected candidate will be placed based on skills and qualifications.

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EEO Statement:
Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodation needed during the application process should be communicated to the HR Service Center at .

Interested individuals should apply online. The application must clearly indicate the demonstrated experience/knowledge/skills/abilities that qualify the candidate for the position.

This description contains information essential to understanding the job and the requirements. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the position.