Construction Support Lead Project Engineer - Senior Level

Moffatt & Nichol is actively looking for a Construction Support Lead Project Engineer to join our Honolulu office.  As part of   the Construction Support Group, this position will provide full time onsite Project Engineer Services for NAVFAC and other local projects. 

The Lead Project Engineer shall serve as the direct line to the Designers of Record for the projects and support the Quality Assurance (QA) efforts. In general, duties will include but not be limited to: timely construction submittal reviews, routing, and/or tracking; reviewing appropriate materials other than contract documents(test reports, diagrams, product submittals, schedules, etc.) related to precast concrete, concrete and other key structural systems, provide review of construction daily reports; and manage the Construction Support Assistant Project Engineers and Construction Support Engineers. 

About Moffatt & Nichol:  

Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as an innovator in the transportation complexities associated with the movement of freight. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News-Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023. 

Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm’s hallmark in several primary practice areas – ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy. 

Duties and responsibilities: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Responsible for construction oversight, scheduling of support efforts involving QA and design related site visits, manpower coverage during construction and, attending weekly Construction Quality Control and other meetings, handling, leading, and coordination of: submittal reviews, RFI responses, design changes, Construction Management Office (CMO) support meetings and phone conferences, preparing and delivering presentations, preparing construction and other project related reports, designation of Alternative LPE (ALPE) when unavailable 
• Must review and provide Quality Control review of all deliverables (less construction submittal reviews) and prepare field reports
• Must have OSHA Construction and Safety training, EM 385-1-1 Safety Training, be a competent person for Confined Space and are subject to other project related safety training
• May be required to serve as competent person trainer capable of providing training to onsite A/E personnel
• Except for extenuating circumstances, LPE absence from the field office shall not exceed 30 continuous calendar days per 12-month period, 21 continuous calendar days per 6-month period, or 7 continuous calendar days per month. Coordinate all absences with the CMO.

Other duties: 

Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Required
• Master’s Degree in Civil, Structural Engineering, or Construction Management degree, Preferred 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in, or combination of; civil engineering design, project management, construction, and/or construction consultation; Required
• PE in Hawaii or the ability to receive thru reciprocity within 6 months; Required
• Experience with heavy construction including civil, structural, mechanical and/or electrical systems; Required 
• LPE shall have the ability to obtain a DBIDs and CIA pass; Required
• OSHA Construction and Safety training, EM 385-1-1 Safety Training; Required
• Training in Confined Space protocols and are subject to other project related safety training; Required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; poised and professional working with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Academy of Coastal, Ocean, Port &am