Job description

Tom's Backhoe & Excavation is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Junior Project Engineer to join our civil construction team. As a Junior Project Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the project manager and collaborating with the foreman to ensure project completion according to plans and specifications. You will assist with estimating efforts, maintain positive relationships with clients, partners, designers, field team, and subcontractors, and manage project-related documents.

Tom's Backhoe & Excavation is a family-owned and operated business that has been providing civil excavation, site work, slurry seal, and road striping services on Maui since the 70s. We are an A-licensed general contractor and are committed to improving and growing our company with quality like-minded professionals.

This is an entry level position that does not require a degree. The successful candidate will receive on-the-job training and work closely with our Project Manger.

We are looking for a candidate who is currently living in Hawaii and preferably on Maui due to the cost and time associated with moving.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the project manager and foreman to ensure project completion according to plans and specifications
• Contribute to estimating efforts: take-offs, coordinate sub bids, materials pricing
• Read and manage plans, specifications, contracts, purchase orders, shop drawings, submittals, lien releases, RFI logs, and all other project related documents
• Issue RFPs, distribute plans and contract documents
• Create scope of work for subs and vendors for RFPs and Subcontractor Agreements
• Conduct subcontractor site walk-throughs to review plans and specs prior to pricing
• Assess data from subcontractor proposals: review, negotiate, summarize
• Write and manage Subcontractor Agreements ensuring all necessary elements are present
• Receive, review, and code applications for payment with project manager
• Partner with the project manager to assure payment is received from the owner and paid out to subcontractors
• Maintain owner's manual (product information, warranties, as-built drawings, etc.) and handle project close-out requirements
• Work with the foreman to maintain job site quality control
• Be a positive advocate for safety in action and attitude; reinforcing awareness to reduce the risk of injury or citations

Requirements:

• Excellent communication and team-building skills
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, and Word
• Proficient in learning how to use new software.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Monday and Slack

Salary: $40,000 - $60,000 annually, based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Puunene, HI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Project management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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