Project Manager, Design & Construction

At Hawaiian Airlines, we are all about welcoming our guests with Hawaiian hospitality and aloha, and taking care of our people, our home, and the communities we serve.  Join our ‘ohana and be a part of an exciting team of professionals dedicated to serving our kama‘aina and introducing our islands to the world!

Position Summary

Provides day to day managerial oversight of various ongoing design and construction projects. Responsible for the direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of assigned design and construction projects. Manages work of project teams including internal support groups, design consultants, construction managers, general contractors, and other contracted vendors. Responsible for developing project scope, budget, and schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for all phases (planning, scheduling, budgeting, and managing) of the design and construction process for projects with values up to $5 million in cumulative budget responsibility
• Assists with defining and reporting on project parameters in terms of time, money, physical objectives, and outside constraints
• Works collaboratively with a project team comprised of internal business units, design consultants, facility administrators, general contractors, and contracted vendors responsible for developing project scope, budget, and schedule and maintains such commitments through design, construction, and close-out processes
• Supervises on-site design and construction teams and communicates goals and project status with CRE department leadership
• Assists with negotiations of fees and selection of vendors for contracts with professional architects, contractors, and vendors
• Utilizes standard RFP and contract documents and manages all aspects of the contracting process for design and construction, including project close-out
• Reviews and approves consultant and contractor invoices and approves change orders to contract documents
• Ensures goals for client service are continuously met through the design and construction process
• Ensures that projects are completed in compliance for quality/functionality and applicable regulatory requirements
• Leads and manages timely procurement of all permits required by regulatory authorities
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of total experience
• Bachelor's degree or certification in architecture, engineering, construction, project management, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and related working experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills to effectively manage tasks and interact with internal and external teams
• Exceptional detail orientation and attention to quality
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite of software applications
• Proficiency using Bluebeam and AutoCAD
• Travel required to neighbor islands, U.S. Mainland, and international stations (25%)

**Hawaiian Airlines is regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOT - regulation, 49 CFR part 40) and all applicants are advised that post-offer and/or pre-employment drug testing will be conducted to determine the presence of Marijuana, Cocaine, Opioids, PCP (Phencyclidine), and Amphetamine prior to any offer of employment or transfer into a safety-sensitive position.  Failure to submit to testing or positive indications of drug use will render the applicant ineligible for employment with Hawaiian Airlines and any employment offer will be withdrawn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional licenses in architecture or engineering or certifications in construction, project management (PMP), sustainability (LEED), or a related field
• Experience in design and construction activities for airport facilities and office buildings
• Knowledgeable in principles of architecture, engineering, and construction
  
  

About Hawaiian Airlines

Now in its 94th year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaii's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 150 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, and nonstop flights between Hawaii and 15 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea and Tahiti.

Consumer surveys by Condé Nast Traveler and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaii. In 2022, the carrier topped Travel + Leisure’s 2022 World’s Best list as the No. 1 U.S. airline and was named Hawaii's best employer by Forbes. Hawaiian® led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for 18 consecutive years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai‘i’s hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.

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