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Owner's Rep Construction Manager with a Professional Engineer (PE)

About QRSE

QRSE, LLC specializes in construction and project management across Hawaiʻi and the Continental US. Since our founding in 2013, we've grown from just two employees to over 50 team members and we're not done yet.

Our Mission: Designing for the future - To deliver Quality Results with Skillful Execution by building the people who build what you need.

We design for the future through major civil works, smart transportation, and infrastructure improvements that honor our Kupuna, Keiki, ʻOhana, and ʻĀina.

Our Culture

We appreciate our employees' and clients' needs equally. Our culture is rooted in our Hawaiian values:

• Pono(righteous good) - We do right by our coworkers, our colleagues, our clients, and our community
• Leʻaleʻa(fun) - We celebrate our successes with fun and fulfillment
• Hoʻomaopopo(to achieve understanding) - We listen to understand and serve our QRSE ohana and client's unique needs
• Lōkahi(team, unity) - We are focused, working in unity
• ʻAnoKūlana(quality, standard) - We are quality people driven by quality results

About the Role:

We’re seeking a licensed Construction Manager to serve as the Owner’s Representative on critical infrastructure projects across Oʻahu. This role supports meaningful work that strengthens Hawaiʻi’s infrastructure and communities.

You’ll oversee all phases of construction from planning through closeout, ensuring compliance with contracts, engineering standards, and project specifications. The role requires daily on-site presence and combines hands-on construction management with modern technology to deliver safe, high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. You’ll report to the Construction Manager Lead and collaborate closely with engineering and leadership teams.

What You’ll Do

Project & Contract Management

• Strong leadership and project management oversite
• Enforce contractor compliance with plans, specs, and contract requirements
• Manage submittals, RFIs, change orders, claims, progress payments, schedules, and budgets
• Lead coordination meetings withtheclientbusinessowners, contractors, and project teams
• Monitor project budgets and staffing needs
• Demonstrate strong client communication and conflict resolution skills

Quality, Safety & Field Oversight

• Ensure compliance with codes, industry standards, and OSHA regulations
• Identifyand mitigate safety risks; stop work for major violations
• Identifyand mitigate construction risks
• Coordinate inspections, resolve non-conformances, and document field conditions

Leadership & Technology

• Supervise engineers, inspectors, and construction staff
• Manage multiple projects with clear stakeholder communication
• Use construction management software, Microsoft Office, and emerging AI tools to improve outcomes

What You Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 4+ years of construction management experience on civil or infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, safety standards, and OSHA regulations
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, and contract documents
• Mustpossessa valid driver’s license and be legally able to drive with daily worksite reporting with exposure to weather, noise, and hazards
• Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; occasional evenings/weekends as needed
• Physical demands: standing, walking, and climbing
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying conditions with appropriate PPE
• Eager to learn and integrate new technology, AI tools, and innovative solutions

Preferred:

• Hawaiʻi PE license
• DOT highway experience
• CCM or RME certification
• HDOT, HART, or other Hawaiʻi public agency experience
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering

Why QRSE?

We Invest in Our People

At QRSE, personal and professional growth isn’t an afterthought; it’s a priority. We believe that when we invest in our people, we empower them to do their best work and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Competitive compensation
• 13 paid holidays
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision (including dependents)
• 401(k) with company match (100% of first 3%, 50% of next 2%)
• Professional development, education, and certification reimbursement
• Wellness reimbursement
• Discounted perks(pet insurance, travel, entertainment, disability coverage)

The salary range listed reflects the expected pay for this position based on skills, experience, and internal equity.

QRSE, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.