Construction Manager (Pacific Rim Land) in Kihei, Hawaii at Goodfellow Bros Inc

Pacific Rim Land, Inc. (PRL) is a private real estate investment, development, and management firm with offices in Hawaii and Washington. PRL and its affiliates invest in a diverse portfolio of real estate assets, including residential, hotel, retail, and land developments throughout Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast.

PRL is a sister company to Goodfellow Bros., a fourth-generation, family-owned heavy civil construction company with over 100 years of industry excellence.

PRL has always maintained that our employees are our greatest asset, and we are now seeking to add to our team. We are looking for a Construction Manager to join our team in Kihei, Hi (Maui).

Position Summary

As a Construction Manager with Pacific Rim Land, you will serve as the owner’s representative and oversee a diverse portfolio of vertical construction, civil, utility, infrastructure, and sitework projects. You will manage projects throughout their full lifecycle, from early planning and pre-construction through design coordination, budgeting, permitting, construction, closeout, and final turnover.

In this role, you will represent Pacific Rim Land in the field and during project meetings, working closely with contractors, consultants, utility providers, government agencies, development partners, lenders, and internal leadership. You will help ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with approved plans, specifications, contracts, permits, and company standards.

Position Description

Pre-Construction and Project Planning

• Represent Pacific Rim Land throughout pre-construction, protecting the owner’s interests while building collaborative relationships with contractors, consultants, agencies, utility providers, and other project stakeholders.
• Coordinate project planning activities, including feasibility analysis, scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement strategy, and contractor selection.
• Review conceptual budgets, cost estimates, Guaranteed Maximum Price proposals, bid packages, contracts, and value-engineering recommendations.
• Participate in constructability reviews and identify risks related to scope, cost, schedule, permitting, procurement, utilities, and project execution.
• Develop and support mitigation strategies to address project risks and maintain alignment with established goals.

Design Management

• Coordinate the design process from initial concept through construction in partnership with architects, engineers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.
• Help resolve design issues, scope gaps, constructability concerns, and regulatory requirements.
• Review design documents for quality, constructability, code compliance, and alignment with project objectives.
• Evaluate how design decisions may affect project cost, schedule, operations, and long-term performance.

Permitting and Agency Coordination

• Manage permitting activities, agency approvals, utility coordination, inspections, and regulatory requirements to support timely project delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for governmental agencies, utility providers, and third-party reviewers throughout the permitting and approval process.
• Track permit status, agency comments, utility requirements, and inspection milestones to help prevent delays.

Construction Management

• Oversee multiple projects through all phases of construction, coordinating contractors, consultants, and stakeholders to achieve project objectives.
• Monitor contractor performance related to safety, quality, schedule, staffing, sequencing, and compliance with contracts, plans, specifications, and permits.
• Lead project meetings, site visits, field coordination, and issue-resolution efforts.
• Coordinate and track RFIs, submittals, design conflicts, inspections, punch-list items, closeout documentation, and final project turnover.

Cost, Schedule, and Contract Administration

• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, payment applications, change orders, allowances, contingencies, and cost reporting to maintain effective project controls.
• Review proposed changes for contractual entitlement, cost, schedule impact, and alignment with the owner’s objectives, providing clear recommendations for approval.
• Maintain project schedules, cost forecasts, decision logs, and reporting systems to support accurate tracking and timely executive reporting.
• Identify potential budget or schedule concerns and work with project stakeholders to develop appropriate corrective actions.

Quality Assurance and Project Closeout

• Oversee quality assurance, commissioning, warranty administration, project closeout, and turnover activities to support successful project completion.
• Coordinate punch-list completion, final inspections, and resolution of outstanding construction or quality issues.
• Ensure the timely delivery of as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, warranties, closeout documentation, and final regulatory approvals.
• Support a smooth transition from construction to ownership, operations, or end-user teams.

Communication and Leadership

• Prepare and present project updates, executive reports, meeting minutes, and presentations that clearly communicate project status, risks, budget, schedule, and key decisions.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with ownership, internal leadership, contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, utility providers, and other project stakeholders.
• Provide clear direction, facilitate timely decision-making, and promote accountability across project teams.
• Demonstrate and promote the Goodfellow Bros. Mission, Vision, Values, and the Goodfellow Way throughout all aspects of project execution.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competitive Benefits & Total Rewards at Goodfellow Bros.

At Goodfellow Bros., employee well-being is a top priority. Our comprehensive total rewards package is designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health while offering the flexibility to meet the diverse needs of you and your family. Here’s what you can expect:

This position offers a salary range of $135,000 to $165,000 annually, depending on experience.

Additional Compensation

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): As a partially employee-owned company, GBI offers eligible employees the opportunity to build long-term wealth through shared ownership.
• 401(k) + Profit Sharing: Immediate eligibility with generous annual employer contributions that go beyond traditional match programs.
• Wellness Incentives: Earn up to $700 per year for participating in healthy lifestyle activities.
• Employee Referral Bonuses: Help grow our team and receive bonuses for successful referrals.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance: Low-cost plan options, including Premera HSA (WA, OR, CA), Kaiser HMO (OR, CA, HI), and HMSA (HI). Preventive care is covered at 100%.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 26 days of vacation, 9 sick days, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• Parental & Family Leave: One paid bonding week, with additional unpaid leave available.
• Disability & Life Insurance: Company-paid short-term and long-term disability, plus life insurance coverage up to 1.5x your annual salary.
• Training & Career Growth: Access to leadership development programs, mentorship, and career advancement support.
• Perks & Community Programs: Charitable contribution matching, paid volunteer time, and retail discounts.

Internal candidates will receive priority consideration for the first five (5) calendar days after the position is posted.

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Knowledge

• Candidates must have the legal right to work in the US without employer sponsorship.

Position Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of building construction experience in Hawaii, including familiarity with local contractors, permitting agencies, construction practices, utility coordination, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Experience managing vertical construction projects required. Experience with civil construction, sitework, infrastructure, utilities, subdivisions, or land development is preferred.
• Professional background in owner’s representation, general contracting, construction management, engineering, development, or construction consulting.
• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, landscape, and utility plans and specifications.
• Strong knowledge of construction project management practices, including budgeting, scheduling, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, permitting, inspections, payment applications, and project closeout.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining accurate documentation, clear communication, and high-quality project execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare professional correspondence, project updates, meeting minutes, presentations, and executive summaries.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with project management, collaboration, and file-sharing platforms such as Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Box, or similar tools.
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively use new software and technology to improve project execution, communication, and team collaboration.