Project Engineer - Entry Level - Oahu - Commercial Division

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.

With a legacy dating back to 1902, Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company, Inc. has played an integral role in building the structures that define Hawaii. Today, we are the most diversified and largest general contractor in Hawaii with annual revenues well exceeding $500M. Our experience and resources accumulated over the years are reflected through our organization's five divisions
- Building, Commercial, Heavy Civil, Power & Industrial, and Waterfront & Foundation, spanning the gamut of major construction in Hawaii. With a portfolio that includes many of Hawaii’s most iconic buildings and infrastructure projects, HDCC performs across the spectrum of hospitality, retail/entertainment, commercial, residential, healthcare, educational, and infrastructure projects.

The Project Engineer collaborates across all phases of project execution, supporting key aspects of Project Management including project administration, self-performed work, cost management, contracts, estimating, subcontractor and vendor coordination, quality control, and safety management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring projects are delivered efficiently, safely, and in alignment with contract requirements and company standards.

To be successful in this role, candidates must be adaptable and comfortable managing a wide range of responsibilities, applying strong organizational and problem-solving skills to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast-paced construction environment.

The Commercial Division delivers some of Hawaii ’ s most impactful and successful construction projects, contributing to the growth of local communities and the state ’ s economy. Project types include hospitals, residential communities, and resort developments located throughout the Hawaiian Islands.

Project & Contract Administration

• Assist in managing the prime contract, subcontracts, purchase orders, and letters of intent.
• Prepare, track, and process submittals, RFIs, clarifications, permits, and procurement of permanent materials.
• Serve as a liaison between Owners, Architects, Consultants, Subcontractors, and Suppliers.
• Administer project documentation and communications.
• Price, prepare, and negotiate contract changes and change orders.
• Support cost control, forecasting, and progress reporting.

Construction & Field Support

• Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to support construction activities.
• Assist with scheduling, weekly work plans, and resolution of field issues.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, and updated information are distributed to the field.
• Support self-performed work activities, including quality, productivity, and documentation.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Coordinate subcontractor and vendor activities, deliveries, and logistics.
• Assist with subcontractor coordination meetings and payment reviews.
• Ensure subcontractor compliance with safety, quality, and contract requirements.

Material Control

• Verify material purchases for compliance with specifications, quantities, and pricing.
• Coordinate material delivery, storage, and installation sequencing.

Safety & Quality

• Enforce company and project Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies.
• Ensure contractual and company quality standards are met across all assigned work.
• Build and maintain strong relationships.