Senior Project Manager, Wildfire Operations - Oahu, Maui, Hawaii

Senior Project Manager, Wildfire Operations (Oahu, Maui, Hawaii Island)

Date: Jun 22, 2026

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii (HI), US, 96813

• Plan, organize, and manage scope, schedule, and costs of major Energy Delivery capital projects requiring complex regulatory approvals, land/Right-of-Way acquisition, public relations management, and cross‑functional coordination from inception to project closing.
• Serve as focal point for all project matters, mentor Project Managers, and ensure team members have the resources, information, and direction necessary to meet milestones.
• Develop strategies to meet project and program goals, identify potential problems early, solve issues, and redirect design, procurement, permits, or construction activities to avoid delays or cost overruns.
• Conduct construction site inspections as necessary.
• Serve as project representative when engaging community groups, government agencies, media, utilities, private companies, City Council, State Legislature, and the PUC, obtaining permits, approvals, and resolving project‑related problems.
• Prepare and present progress and cost reports internally and externally.
• Work with Regulatory Affairs, Management Accounting & Financial Services, Community Relations, Government Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, and other departments to obtain approvals and authorizations for expenditures and procurement.
• Participate in Company emergency response activities as assigned.

• Extensive knowledge of project management principles, engineering, and construction practices in transmission, distribution, substation, and/or generation fields; usually acquired through college training or equivalent experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI or equivalent organization.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Civil, Structural, Mechanical, or Electrical branches or certified Planner by AICP.
• Working knowledge of PC software such as MS Project, Pillar, Ellipse, Microsoft Word, Excel.
• Knowledge of LEAN continuous improvement principles and basic safety principles.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills; strong interpersonal, leadership, analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive issues with tact, courtesy, and discretion; ability to work collaboratively with a variety of individuals and manage people at all levels.
• Ability to build positive relationships with community and government leaders; remain flexible in a demanding environment and adapt to changing priorities.
• Must have or be able to qualify for a State of Hawaii driver’s license.

• 8+ years as a project manager, construction manager, designer, or engineer on large complex projects, preferably within the electric utility industry.
• 3–5 years of project management experience for small to large engineering/construction projects.
• Experience with regulatory, social, and public affairs processes related to land‑use issues.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience desirable.

Hiring Range: $ – $

Hawaiian Electric Companies is an equal opportunity employer, including disability, and protected veteran status. Hawaiian Electric Companies complies with all applicable laws, including Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be communicated to the HR Service Center at (808) 543‑4848.