--- title: Construction Engineer description: Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is hiring for the Construction Engineer role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/construction-engineer-at-honolulu-authority-for-rapid-transportation-hart-01a18aa9-64df-7274-b186-0a9c91f6f820 date: 2026-11-13T11:21:02Z og_description: Join Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) as Construction Engineer in Honolulu, HI. Pays $74.7K–$94.4K per year. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/eg9e1h.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) | | **Location** | Honolulu, HI | | **Salary** | $74.7K/yr - $94.4K/yr | | **Type** | Contractor | | **Posted** | Oct 31, 2026 | | **History** | First seen 98 days ago (2026-08-07) | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART). ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $88,000 – $157,000 a year (median $119,000). ## Description **Join Us!** The Honolulu Authority for Rapid Transportation (HART) is the public transit authority responsible for planning and constructing Skyline, Honolulu’s rail transit system. It is the first fully automated, driverless urban light metro system in the United States and represents the largest public infrastructure project in the history of Hawaii. Reporting directly to the Construction Claims Manager, the Construction Engineer will play a key role in managing construction claims, ensuring compliance with contracts, and supporting litigation efforts. This position requires strong analytical skills and expertise in contract management. **Job Duties & Responsibilities** - Review contracts, project documentation, and correspondence to identify potential claims issues. - Analyze contractor claims for validity and prepare detailed reports with findings and recommendations. - Interpret terms and conditions in proposals, awards, and contracts. - Communicate with HART project managers and staff to gather project documentation and facts relevant to claims. - Prepare reports, chronologies, summaries, and other documents to support HART's position on claims. - Collaborate with construction management staff and experts to evaluate and monitor claims. - Develop correspondence, task orders, and other claims-related documents. - Create reports using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other software as required. - Organize claims materials and files to ensure appropriate access for all stakeholders. - Strategize with project managers, corporate counsel, or other involved parties to provide litigation support for claims. **Minimum Requirements** - Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university. Degrees in related disciplines demonstrating equivalent knowledge may also be considered. - Minimum of 10 years' experience in construction management. - At least 3 years of experience demonstrating substantive knowledge of contract management, change orders, or construction fieldwork. - Experience on major public transit construction projects or within legal departments/law firms is preferred, but not required. - Strong written and oral communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). **Physical Requirements** Candidates must meet the health and physical condition standards necessary to perform the essential duties of this position effectively. **Benefits** HART is a part of the City and County of Honolulu, and employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package provided by the City. This includes: - Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, and life insurance plans - Generous vacation and sick leave, earning up to 21 days per year - 13 paid holidays annually (14 days during election year) - Retirement plan contributions through the Employees' Retirement System (ERS) - Deferred compensation options to invest pre-tax income for retirement - Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care expenses - Pre-tax transportation benefits, including TheBus and vanpool options - Access to confidential counseling services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - Additional perks include training opportunities and employer-funded Holo Card for eligible employees to use on public transit - Eligibility for the public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, supporting employees dedicated to public service **Work Schedule and Location** - Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8-hour shift. - Location: The work for this position is conducted on-site at the HART offices located in Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Telecommuting is not currently available for this role. - Relocation: HART does not cover relocation costs. 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