About Kirschner Contractors
The Kirschner Contractors team brings decades of actual “hands-on” construction and management experience, having successfully completed hundreds of projects totaling billions of dollars. This includes commercial, industrial, and heavy/civil projects on private, government, and federal contracts across the globe.
Our company promotes “best practices” and utilizes the latest software applications in the execution of our projects. We work with owners, construction managers, general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineers. We pride ourselves on attention to detail, professional care, and a timely work product in providing our services.
As a premier Hawaii-based Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), we provide unparalleled service and deliver solutions that consistently exceed our clients' expectations.
Kirschner Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Project Engineer
Company: Construction Management Firm (Hawaii-based projects)
Location: Office and project sites (Oahu and other Hawaiian islands as assigned)
Reports To: Construction Manager
Send Resume To: nancy@kirschnercontractors.com
Position Summary
The Project Engineer provides technical and administrative support for assigned construction projects. This role is responsible for coordinating critical project documentation, supporting schedule and cost control efforts, facilitating communication between the field and office, and assisting the Construction Manager in the overall delivery of the work. The Project Engineer plays a key role in maintaining accurate records, driving timely responses on RFIs and submittals, and helping ensure the project stays on track.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and track RFIs, submittals, change orders, and other project correspondence.
- Assist with schedule updates, progress tracking, and coordination with the project controls team.
- Support cost tracking, pay application review, and change order documentation.
- Prepare meeting agendas, minutes, and action item logs.
- Coordinate document control processes and maintain organized project files (electronic and hard copy).
- Support quality assurance efforts and track deficiencies/punch list items.
- Assist with field observations and documentation as needed.
- Facilitate communication between the contractor, design team, owner, and internal staff.
- Help prepare closeout documentation and as-built records.
- Contribute to risk identification and mitigation efforts.
- Provide support on claims documentation and potential dispute matters when required.
- Mentor field staff and assist junior team members as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 3–7 years of experience in construction, preferably with a construction management firm, general contractor, or design firm.
- Solid understanding of construction documents, means and methods, and contract administration.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management platforms.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and contracts.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to work on active construction sites as needed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on federal, state, or municipal projects.
- Familiarity with scheduling software and basic schedule analysis concepts.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or progress toward PE licensure or Certified Construction Management (CCM)
- Prior experience managing RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications.
- Knowledge of Hawaii construction practices and local agency requirements.
Skills & Attributes
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and drives resolution.
- Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with owners, contractors, and design teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative team player with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- This position is well-suited for a mid-level construction professional looking to deepen their project delivery experience and take on increasing responsibility within a construction management firm.
Pay
Starting salary $90K+ (DOE)
Annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Benefits package (health insurance, retirement)
Senior Scheduler / Senior Project Specialist
Company: Construction Services Firm
Location: Project sites and office (Oahu and other Hawaiian Islands as assigned)
Reports To: Operations Manager
Send Resume To: nancy@kirschnercontractors.com
Position Summary
The Senior Scheduler is responsible and authorized to coordinate and direct assigned projects in conjunction with a team to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while meeting our defined quality standards and exceeding each client's expectations, directly applying technical skills and knowledge to monitor project progress, perform cost analysis, and develop and maintain project schedules, and providing the project team with data and reports to support planning and execution on a wide range of construction projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary client/project point of contact to establish and maintain effective communication processes and a positive working relationship with clients
- Provide supervision/leadership to a team of project professionals.
- Interact with engineering and construction personnel to understand and communicate issues and conflicts that impact the schedule
- Assess actual progress versus planned progress to determine trends
- Analyze trends and develop options for corrective action, including performing an analysis of various alternatives and presenting recommendations to project and program management
- Develop and maintain detailed construction planning schedules for new construction and renovation work as required
- Participate in the development and improvement of project controls systems
- Conduct site visits to verify progress and identify any potential and critical issues
- Implement project controls tools and methodology
- Develop and maintain detailed cost control systems
- Participate in constructability and risk analysis
- Provide specialized scheduling services such as what-if scenarios, evaluating time impact analysis, and supporting contracting and change management teams
- Conduct “delay fragnet” analyses in claim assessments and negotiations
- Produce weekly and monthly reports that provide details on progress, actuals, forecasting, and explanations of variances
- Generate reports and analyze data to support project monitoring and decision-making
- Communicate schedule status regularly via formal and informal meetings and reports
- Analyze CPM schedules and recommend work-arounds and schedule improvement ideas
- Utilize scheduling tools to develop and maintain Baseline Schedules, coordinating input from all stakeholders
- Perform Forensic Schedule Delay Analysis
- Provide management with timely, informed, and up-to-date project schedule information including trends and forecasts progress, schedule and planning input to the weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly project reports
- Identify and communicate opportunities/alternatives to schedule in collaboration with internal stakeholders
- Communicate schedule deviations and projected impacts to project/program teams and assist in the preparation of Change Notices/Management of Change documents, as required
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
- 10+ years of progressive scheduling experience on $20M+ projects
- Expertise with Primavera P6 scheduling software
- Strong comfort level in MS Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong communication skills: verbal, written, and report writing methods
- Able to effectively and proactively communicate in a variety of settings and styles; can learn new skills, knowledge, and technical abilities quickly
- Able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously, while being able to adapt
to change - Ability to delegate tasks to team members according to their skill, experience, and abilities
- Works hard to meet challenges and deadlines while maintaining a commitment to quality
- Creative and innovative in planning and troubleshooting; able to focus on small details in addition to the overall picture
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active construction sites
- Ability to travel as needed
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on federal, state, municipal, or large commercial/institutional projects.
- Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Prior experience with contract change orders, claims, forensic schedule analysis, or dispute resolution support.
- Familiarity with Hawaii construction practices, local agencies, and permitting processes.
- Experience supervising and mentoring a team of schedulers.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive results while maintaining collaborative relationships.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills under pressure.
- Detail-oriented yet able to maintain a big-picture view of project objectives.
- Professional, calm, and solution-focused under challenging field conditions.
- Commitment to integrity, quality, and client service.
- This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a client-facing leadership position and is motivated to deliver high-quality projects within a collaborative construction management environment.
Pay
Starting salary $100K+ (DOE)
Annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Benefits package (health insurance, retirement)
Construction Manager
Company: Construction Management Firm (Hawaii-based projects)
Location: Project sites and office (Oahu and other Hawaiian Islands as assigned)
Reports To: Operations Manager
Position Summary
The Construction Manager provides overall leadership and day-to-day management of assigned construction projects on behalf of the client. This role is responsible for coordinating all aspects of project delivery—including schedule, budget, quality, safety, and contract compliance—while serving as the primary point of contact between the owner, design team, contractors, and stakeholders. The Construction Manager ensures projects are executed efficiently, professionally, and in accordance with contractual requirements and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage assigned projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Serve as the primary client interface and represent the firm with owners, agencies, designers, and contractors.
Oversee project schedule development, updates, and recovery efforts; coordinate closely with project controls and scheduling staff. - Monitor project budget, costs, and forecasts; support cost control and change management processes.
- Administer contracts, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and claims support.
- Direct field staff (Field Engineers, Field Clerks, inspectors) and coordinate their daily activities.
- Ensure quality assurance/quality control processes are implemented and documented.
- Promote and enforce site safety practices in accordance with project and regulatory requirements.
- Lead or participate in progress meetings, coordination meetings, and partnering sessions.
- Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
- Support dispute resolution and claims documentation as needed.
- Prepare clear, professional reports and correspondence for clients and internal leadership.
- Mentor junior staff and contribute to team development.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 7+ years of progressive construction experience, with at least 3–5 years in a construction management, owner’s representative, or project management role.
- Demonstrated experience managing projects from start to finish, including schedule, budget, and contract administration.
- Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, contract documents, and project delivery methods (CM, Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, etc.).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships professionally.
- Proficiency with construction management software and Microsoft Office; familiarity with scheduling software s highly desirable.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active construction sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on federal, state, municipal, or large commercial/institutional projects.
Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. - Prior experience with contract change orders, claims, forensic schedule analysis, or dispute resolution support.
- Familiarity with Hawaii construction practices, local agencies, and permitting processes.
- Experience supervising and mentoring field and office staff.
Skills & Attributes
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to drive results while maintaining collaborative relationships.
- Excellent organizational and prioritization skills under pressure.
- Detail-oriented yet able to maintain a big-picture view of project objectives.
- Professional, calm, and solution-focused under challenging field conditions.
- Commitment to integrity, quality, and client service.
- This role is ideal for an experienced construction professional who thrives in a client-facing leadership position and is motivated to deliver high-quality projects within a collaborative construction management environment.
Pay
Starting salary $100K+ (DOE)
Annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Benefits package (health insurance, retirement)
Field Engineer
Company: Construction Management Firm (Hawaii-based projects)
Location: Project sites (Oahu and other Hawaiian Islands as assigned)
Reports To: Construction Manager
Send Resume To: nancy@kirschnercontractors.com
Position Summary
The Field Engineer serves as a key on-site representative for the construction management team. This role supports project delivery through field observation, quality assurance, documentation, and coordination between the owner, design team, and contractors. The Field Engineer helps ensure work is performed in accordance with the contract documents, schedule, and quality standards while maintaining clear communication and accurate project records.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily field observations and document construction progress, means and methods, and compliance with plans and specifications.
- Prepare and maintain daily reports, photo logs, and observation records.
- Assist with RFI coordination, submittal tracking, and distribution of responses.
- Support quality control/quality assurance efforts, including inspection coordination and deficiency tracking.
- Monitor schedule progress in the field and provide updates to the project controls / scheduling team.
- Assist with change order documentation, quantity verification, and potential claim support.
- Participate in progress meetings, coordination meetings, and site walks.
- Help develop and track punch lists and closeout documentation.
- Coordinate with contractors, inspectors, and design team members on routine field issues.
- Promote and support site safety practices in accordance with project and company requirements.
- Maintain organized project files and support document control processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, etc.), Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- 1–4 years of experience in construction, preferably with a construction management firm, general contractor, or owner’s representative.
- Working knowledge of construction means and methods, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software.
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active construction sites.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on federal, state, or municipal projects.
- Familiarity with basic scheduling software, schedule updates, and basic delay analysis concepts.
- Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) or progress toward PE licensure, or Construction Manager-in-Training (CMIT) or Certified Construction Management (CCM)
- Prior experience supporting RFIs, submittals, change orders, and closeout.
- Knowledge of Hawaii construction practices and local agency requirements a plus.
Skills & Attributes
- Detail-oriented with strong observational and documentation skills.
- Professional presence and ability to represent the firm with owners, contractors, and agencies.
- Collaborative, proactive, and solution oriented.
- Comfortable working in both field and office environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and communicate clearly under time constraints.
- This position is well-suited for an early- to mid-career professional looking to develop strong field experience within a construction management environment while supporting high-quality project delivery.
Pay
Starting salary $85K+ (DOE)
Annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Benefits package (health insurance, retirement)
Construction Inspector/Construction Representative/Quality Assurance Representative
Company: Construction Management Firm (Hawaii-based projects)
Location: Project sites (Oahu and other Hawaiian Islands as assigned)
Reports To: Construction Manager
Send Resume To: nancy@kirschnercontractors.com
Position Summary
The Construction Inspector/Construction Representative/Quality Assurance Representative serves as the primary on-site observer for the construction management team. This role is responsible for monitoring construction activities, verifying compliance with plans, specifications, and contract requirements, and documenting progress, quality, and safety conditions. The position requires strong observational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work independently on active construction sites while representing the firm and the client professionally.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily field observations and inspections of ongoing construction work.
- Verify that work is performed in accordance with the contract documents, approved submittals, and applicable codes/standards.
- Prepare clear, accurate daily reports, photo logs, and observation records.
- Identify, document, and track deficiencies, non-conforming work, and quality issues.
- Coordinate and observe special inspections and material testing as required.
- Support development and tracking of punch lists and closeout items.
- Monitor contractor means and methods for basic safety compliance and report concerns.
- Maintain organized field files and support document control processes.
- Communicate observations and issues promptly to the Project Engineer/Construction Manager and coordinate with contractors as directed.
- Assist with quantity verification, progress measurement, and change order support when requested.
- Participate in site meetings, coordination walks, and progress reviews as needed.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.
- 3+ years of construction field experience, with at least 1–2 years in an inspection, quality control, or construction representative role.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail in documentation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and basic familiarity with construction management software.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to work on active construction sites in varying weather conditions.
- Physical ability to walk project sites, climb ladders/scaffolding as needed, and work outdoors for extended periods.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on federal, state, municipal, or large commercial/institutional projects.
- Certifications such as ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician, ICC, or other relevant inspection credentials.
- Prior experience with daily reports, deficiency tracking, and photo documentation.
- Familiarity with Hawaii construction practices, local agencies, and permitting processes.
- Experience supporting quality assurance/quality control programs.
Skills & Attributes
- Highly observant with strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
- Professional, objective, and diplomatic when interacting with contractors and stakeholders.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced field environment and managing multiple priorities.
- Commitment to safety, quality, and clear communication.
Pay
Starting salary $80K+ (DOE)
Annual bonuses and performance-based incentives
Benefits package (health insurance, retirement)
Posted September 2026