Job Details

Bowers + Kubota Consulting is a full-service architectural, engineering, planning, construction management, and project/program management firm that has been servicing the islands for more than forty years. Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work both nationally and in Hawai'i, we are dedicated to delivering successful projects of superior quality to our clients through teamwork and integrity.

The Project Coordinator applies sound and diversified knowledge of design, construction, engineering and business practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields. The Project Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating and managing various aspects of construction projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality projects within scope, budget, and schedule. They work closely with clients, end users, stakeholders, contractors, and 3rd parties that are involved with projects in support of Project/Construction Managers on their team. Typical duties and responsibilities may include one or more of the following: assess existing conditions, scope projects, coordinates, organizes, prepares, reviews, communicates, collaborates, researches, and supports Project Manager(s), Construction Manager(s), Inspectors and client(s).

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Architecture or Construction
• General construction knowledge preferred
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), Adobe Acrobat, Bluebeam, web-based document control systems, relevant applications preferred
• Understand building, project site systems, and construction methods preferred
• Exceptional customer service skills in serving clients
• Proficient in communication, coordination, and organization skills
• Self-starter with initiative, responsiveness, with strong follow-through
• Creative, collaborative and a team player
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Able to read and understand project contracts, specifications, and drawings preferred
• Able to travel to different work sites
• Ability to work outside with increased noise levels
• Ability to work outside occasionally in environmental, atmospheric, and sometimes hazardous conditions
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, reach, finger, or grasp, feel, talk, hear, and to do repetitive motion
• Positive service-oriented attitude toward the firm, our employees, and the clients

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensure contractor compliance to the contract documents/requirements
• Know the client's CM contract requirements
• Able to document construction activities
• Regularly review Project Inspector Daily Reports for accuracy and thoroughness
• Conduct weekly progress (OAC) meetings and write up minutes
• Provide support to Clients in all required facets
• Be the liaison between the Client and Contractor
• Coordinate projects with Clients, Contractors, and 3rd parties involved with the projects (e.g., Fire Department, BOW, HECO, and DOT)
• Collaborate with contractors and subcontractors
• Coordinate project and schedule updates and workforce scheduling
• Review and process design requirements- RFI's, submittals, project changes
• Follow established filing systems, tracking logs, and archiving standard as set forth by BK
• Coordinate Field Inspectors and ensure all pertinent information is passed on and noted
• Proficient in reading and comprehending plans and specs, be able to make connections between field plans/specs preferred
• Perform work site visits and maintain logs
• Research and respond to RFIs as needed
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

LOCATION: Honolulu, HI

SALARY RANGE: $55,000 - 75,000 per year depending on experience