Engineering Village Jobs in Honolulu

Company Description

White Sands Village AOAO is a reputable community located in Kailua-Kona, HI, dedicated to maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for its residents and visitors. The organization prioritizes excellent standards of maintenance and cleanliness, ensuring comfort and satisfaction across the property. Known for its scenic surroundings and community-focused management, White Sands Village AOAO values professionalism and excellence in all services provided. Joining the team means contributing to a collaborative and supportive workplace while serving a vibrant and unique community.

Role Description

This is an evening 630pm-10:15pm PART-TIME 19.75 hrs a week, sometimes more, on-site role located in Kailua-Kona, HI, for a Cleaning Specialist. The Cleaning Specialist will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of cleanliness across the property, which may include tasks such as general cleaning, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, window cleaning, and maintaining carpets, Railings. Additional responsibilities include routine cleaning of the pool area and bathrooms ensuring a safe, sanitary environment for residents and guests. The Cleaning Specialist will work collaboratively with the team to uphold a pristine and hygienic atmosphere throughout all areas of the property. You will also be responsible for closing and locking the pool and tennis courts at 10pm

Qualifications

• Skills in Commercial Cleaning, Home Cleaning, and House Cleaning
• Experience in Window Cleaning and Carpet Maintenance
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and handle cleaning equipment appropriately
• Strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Prior experience in hospitality
• Flexibility with work schedules, including potential weekends and holidays

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Pacific (NAVFAC Pacific) is looking for journey level Cost Engineers.

The NAVFAC team offers innovative, exciting and meaningful work linking military and civilian talents to achieve our mission and safeguard our freedoms. Department of the Navy provides competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and extensive professional development and training.

A NAVFAC Cost Engineer provides independent, timely, and professional cost engineering products, services, and consultation for the planning, design, construction and maintenance of facilities for the Navy, Marine Corps, and other Supported Commands including minor work projects, special projects, Military Construction (MILCON), demolition, maintenance, space utilization, and facilities development. Utilizing knowledge of engineering and architecture as it relates to cost, a NAVFAC Cost Engineer participates in planning, budgeting, designing and construction of substantial new construction, renovation and improvement projects for a variety of complex military construction projects.

As a Cost Engineer you will:

• Conduct analysis of designs, drawings, proposals, scopes of work, and/or specifications to determine cost projections.

• Participate in design charrette workshops as the lead estimator.

• Develop comparative cost/constructability/availability analysis for alternative design scenarios.

• Develops detailed comprehensive cost estimates for complex military facilities to arrive at the project’s selected plan while maintaining cost control.

• Coordinates complex construction cost estimates with estimators from other cost disciplines to create the compelte total cost estimate including all construction trades.

A Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) of 8.64% will be added to the stated salary

Position Requirements:

• SECRET Clearance

Requirements for all NAVFAC Positions:

• A US Citizen aged 18 or older at time of hire

• Males registered or exempt from Selective Service • Determined suitable for federal employment (process includes a background check and fingerprinting)

• New employees to the Department of the Navy will need to pass the E-Verify employment verification check.

Benefits:

Our health insurance program offers you choice and flexibility to suit individual or family needs with no exclusions for pre-existing conditions, as well as a substantial employer contribution to premiums. Other health benefits include Dental and Vision Insurance programs, Flexible Spending accounts, Long Term Care Insurance and Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program with no physical required for initial enrollment.

We offer an outstanding three-part Retirement Program encompassing our Federal Employees Retirement System, Thrift Savings Plan – a 401(k) type plan with employer contributions up to 5%, and Social Security benefits.

Additional benefits include paid holidays, sick and vacation leave and alternate work schedules.

Most of all, as a NAVFAC civilian employee you can serve your nation and support America’s warfighter. If this sounds like an opportunity and benefits you are interested in, please apply by attaching your 2-page resume.

Federal Agencies can only accept resumes up to two pages in length. For more information on what to include on your federal resume please visit the USAJobs Website:

• Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
• Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
• Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
• Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
• Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
• Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
• Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology

• Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
• Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
• Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
• Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe

• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges

Pacific Shipyards International (PSI) is searching for an experienced Project Manager to join our ship repair team in Hawaii.

Position Title: Senior Project Manager

Reports To: Vice President of Programs

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Position Summary

PSI is the largest privately owned shipyard in Hawaii, with two of the largest dry docks in the state. We have been in business since 1944 and have a large labor force of skilled craftsman with a full support staff of professionals who comprise of engineering, project management, QA, EHS, accounting, contracts, and human resources.

We are seeking a highly qualified Project Manager (PM) to join our Project Management Team. The Project Manager will report to the Vice President of Programs and is responsible for the management and execution of commercial and military ship repair contracts ranging from $1M and up to $100M in value. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment with full responsibility for the successful outcome of his/her project.

The PM must be an excellent communicator and leader to establish and maintain working relationships with different stakeholders, including owners, managers, estimators, engineers, subcontractors, supervisors, and production workers. The PM must have experience and knowledge of government contracts, estimating methods, project scheduling, and be comfortable negotiating contract changes with the customer. Additionally, the PM should have experience onboard ships as well as experience with traditional marine engineering and shipboard equipment. The PM will need to read and understand complex work specifications, diagrams, blueprints, technical manuals, test procedures, and NAVSEA Standard Items.

The Project Manager must be knowledgeable of Project Management principles such as scheduling and work sequencing, risk management, performance management, and change management. The PM must be effective in scheduling and coordinating multiple resources such as labor, equipment, material, and subcontract support.

The PM must be capable of conducting daily and weekly meetings with all stakeholders ranging from executive management to customers. These meetings may include production meetings, weekly progress meetings, conferences, and formal reviews.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• The focal point for customer interaction to manage ship repair contracts
• Supervises project management staff
• Coordinates changes to contract to ensure timely implementation and completion
• Interfaces with vessel’s stakeholders on day-to-day matters

Education/Training/Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience
• Minimum requirement of 10 years of ship repair or marine industry experience
• Minimum requirement of 5 years of project management experience
• Knowledge of managing federal contracts
• Knowledge of shipboard tag-out procedures and Navy Work Authorization (WAF) controls
• Previous experience or training in work sequencing and scheduling
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project or similar scheduling software

Qualification/Requirements:

• Must show proof of legal right to work in the United States and US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) and a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to Navy base.
• All candidates must submit to and pass a post-offer drug screening and background check.
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License, class 3 or higher

Our Values

Legacy: Family-owned throughout its history, PSI strives to fulfill the goals that motivated our founder in 1944: we dedicate ourselves wholly to caring for our customers so that they can continue to serve our community.

Commitment: PSI approaches every project with teamwork, determination, and focus. Commitment makes it possible for the most challenging of projects to be completed safely and on-time to consistently exceed our customer’s expectations.

Integrity: Transparency, humility, and accountability are critical to every facet of our business. Leading with integrity allows PSI to continue to operate as the highest-performing commercial shipyard in the state.

Loyalty: At PSI, every employee relies on teammates without question and supports each other without pretense. Built on the foundations of trust, loyalty to one another is paramount.

We hope you will consider joining our team!

Qualified candidates are encouraged to visit to apply or email

POSITION:

RIMOWA is seeking a highly accomplished and passionate Client Advisor. The Client Advisor is responsible for driving sales through exceptional client service, strong product knowledge, and deep understanding of the luxury retail environment. This role focuses on building lasting client relationships, delivering an outstanding in‑store experience, and contributing to the overall success of RIMOWA while serving as a true brand ambassador.

YOUR RESPONSIBILTIES:

Sales

• Consistently achieve and surpass individual sales objectives, directly contributing to the store’s overall commercial success and prestige.
• Serve as a true brand ambassador, conveying RIMOWA’s storied heritage, iconic designs, engineering, and uncompromising craftsmanship.
• Curate and cultivate an exclusive and loyal client portfolio, building enduring relationships and driving sustained repeat business through personalized engagement, client appointments, and events.
• Actively support and inspire colleagues, fostering a sophisticated, collaborative, and high-performance sales environment.

Customer Service

• Embody the RIMOWA brand ethos at all times, presenting yourself with impeccable professionalism.
• Deliver a seamless, white-glove post-purchase experience by meticulously managing client follow-ups, repairs, and service requests with discretion and care.
• Anticipate client needs through an intimate knowledge of the brand’s history, new product launches, and the competitive luxury landscape.
• Create memorable, elevated moments for every client, ensuring each interaction reflects the refinement synonymous with RIMOWA.

Operations

• Execute all POS transactions with precision and efficiency.
• Confidently open and close the store register in full compliance with company policies.
• Participate proactively in inventory management while upholding the highest standards of loss prevention.
• Maintain exceptional visual merchandising, ensuring the store consistently reflects a polished, luxurious, and inviting aesthetic.
• Always uphold immaculate store presentation and operational readiness.

PROFILE:

• Proven success in a premium or luxury retail environment
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, nurturing, and retaining a discerning clientele; an established luxury client book is highly desirable.
• Impeccable personal presentation with exceptional communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, a refined attention to detail.
• A deep appreciation for luxury craftsmanship, travel and elevated lifestyles.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to regularly lift and handle Items up to 20 lbs.
• Multilingual In Spanish, French, Portuguese, and/or Mandarin a plus.

POSITION:

RIMOWA is seeking a highly accomplished and passionate Client Advisor. The Client Advisor is responsible for driving sales through exceptional client service, strong product knowledge, and deep understanding of the luxury retail environment. This role focuses on building lasting client relationships, delivering an outstanding in‑store experience, and contributing to the overall success of RIMOWA while serving as a true brand ambassador.

YOUR RESPONSIBILTIES:

Sales

• Consistently achieve and surpass individual sales objectives, directly contributing to the store’s overall commercial success and prestige.
• Serve as a true brand ambassador, conveying RIMOWA’s storied heritage, iconic designs, engineering, and uncompromising craftsmanship.
• Curate and cultivate an exclusive and loyal client portfolio, building enduring relationships and driving sustained repeat business through personalized engagement, client appointments, and events.
• Actively support and inspire colleagues, fostering a sophisticated, collaborative, and high-performance sales environment.

Customer Service

• Embody the RIMOWA brand ethos at all times, presenting yourself with impeccable professionalism.
• Deliver a seamless, white-glove post-purchase experience by meticulously managing client follow-ups, repairs, and service requests with discretion and care.
• Anticipate client needs through an intimate knowledge of the brand’s history, new product launches, and the competitive luxury landscape.
• Create memorable, elevated moments for every client, ensuring each interaction reflects the refinement synonymous with RIMOWA.

Operations

• Execute all POS transactions with precision and efficiency.
• Confidently open and close the store register in full compliance with company policies.
• Participate proactively in inventory management while upholding the highest standards of loss prevention.
• Maintain exceptional visual merchandising, ensuring the store consistently reflects a polished, luxurious, and inviting aesthetic.
• Always uphold immaculate store presentation and operational readiness.

PROFILE:

• Proven success in a premium or luxury retail environment
• Demonstrated expertise in developing, nurturing, and retaining a discerning clientele; an established luxury client book is highly desirable.
• Impeccable personal presentation with exceptional communication skills
• Strong problem-solving capabilities, a refined attention to detail.
• A deep appreciation for luxury craftsmanship, travel and elevated lifestyles.
• Flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Able to regularly lift and handle Items up to 20 lbs.
• Multilingual In Spanish, French, Portuguese, and/or Mandarin a plus.

Position Title: Structural Department Manager

Reports To: Production Manager

Position Summary:

The Structural Department Manager is responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Structural, Pipe, and Labor Departments in support of ship repair, maintenance, and modernization projects. This role ensures all work is performed safely, efficiently, within budget, and to the highest quality standards in accordance with applicable specifications and regulatory requirements.

The Structural Department Manager is responsible for setting the tone and culture of the department, ensuring full alignment with company expectations and strategic objectives. This role requires proactive leadership, accountability, and a strong commitment to organizational priorities. Department Managers are expected to champion company initiatives and directives from senior leadership, clearly communicating and reinforcing them within their teams as unified, department-level guidance.

The manager oversees a broad scope of production activities, including structural steel fabrication and repairs, hull modifications, deck and bulkhead work, piping system installation and testing, and general labor support services. Responsibilities include coordinating structural welders, fitters, pipefitters, laborers, and support crews to meet production goals and project schedules.

This position requires strong knowledge of shipboard structures, welding and pipefitting techniques, material handling, and staging. The Structural Department Manager works closely with project teams, planning, and other production departments to integrate efforts across trades, resolve technical and logistical challenges, and ensure customer satisfaction. The manager is also responsible for workforce development, resource planning, and ensuring compliance with all safety, environmental, and quality management protocols.

Pacific Shipyards Expectations of Employee:

• Support safety as a core value.
• Support “schedule” as the organization’s keystone habit.
• Committed to the company values and adheres to all Pacific Shipyards’ policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude and conduct her/himself with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Foster a department culture of accountability and organization by setting clear expectations to maintain clean, orderly work areas in alignment with 5S standards.
• Maintain and ensure the safety of all assigned equipment.
• Perform all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards.
• Develop and measure department productivity goals and quality standards daily, weekly, and on a project basis.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and balance priorities.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Provide clear & consistent communication about project schedules, execution strategies, department budgets, and process improvement initiatives.
• Leads by example and demands a positive and respectful attitude and requiring all Production Department employees to conduct themselves with integrity and in a polite, professional manner treating customers and co-workers courteously and respectfully.
• Develop & meet productivity goals and quality standards to ensure PSI maintains a competitive edge in the Hawaii Ship Repair Industry.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ensure Structural Department Staff are constantly working to streamline production processes, reduce rework, improve department reliability, and deliver early on key schedule milestones.
• Provide systems for accountability for the management of department resources, including labor, materials, and equipment, to ensure efficient financial performance.
• Maintain open communication with VP Programs, Production Manager, Production Engineering & Planning Manager, and PMO staff to address operational bottlenecks and correct them quickly.
• Ensure that every member of the Structural Department has clear & measurable tasks daily and provide a system for Department Management to provide daily feedback to all employees.
• Establish, enhance and maintain standard processes for the measuring and monitoring of department production rates, and providing standard rate information and feedback to Estimating.
• Ensure that all materials are ordered to support department schedules.
• Grows and develops Structural Department capabilities to increase business opportunities, eliminate dependence on subcontractors, and ensure PSI maintains a competitive advantage in the dynamic ship repair landscape.
• Create systems for collecting and reporting Structural Department Performance metrics across the organization.
• Strive for continuous improvement and encourage feedback from employees to drive improvements based on past projects to enhance performance.
• Embrace new technologies by introducing modern, efficient tools and technologies to improve productivity. Encourage employees to suggest and implement innovative solutions that can enhance efficiency and quality
• Works closely with the Project Manager(s) to ensure timely and cost-efficient completion of projects and/or jobs.
• Generates job assignments and communicates to subordinate employees, makes recommendations to the Production Manager on matters related to hiring, termination, suspension, advancement, promotion, demotion, discipline, and addresses or adjust employee grievances and other supervisory duties as required.
• Determines workforce staffing to maximize efficiency and meet project/department budget goals.
• Leads, trains, and develops Assistant Superintendents, Foremen, Lead men, and production team members.
• Advises PM on the status of all assigned projects, potential obstacles and delays and plans to minimize impact and beat project goals.
• Handle various administrative duties such as report writing, performance reviews, responding to email, interviews candidates, and form completion.
• Estimates time, manpower, and materials required for assigned jobs.
• Complies with requirements of the CBA.
• Assesses team member skills and provide necessary training opportunities as required to enhance or address deficiencies.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise the execution of structural, pipefitting, and labor-related work in support of ship repair and maintenance projects, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and technical specifications.
• Ensure all work is performed in compliance with applicable NAVSEA Standard Items, U.S. Navy technical requirements, and other regulatory and contract specifications.
• Oversee hot work operations, ensuring proper permitting, fire watch assignments, and strict adherence to safety procedures related to welding, burning, and grinding activities aboard vessels and in yard facilities.
• Lead coordination efforts between departments, subcontractors, and project management teams to resolve production and technical issues that may impact critical path work.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and customer-specific safety and environmental requirements, including confined space entry, fall protection, and hazard communication standards.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Training and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and sketches.
• Experience with US Navy Ship repair/NAVSEA regulation is preferred.
• Associates degree in Industrial Trades/Applied Science is preferred.
• Proficient with Word and Excel.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in shipyard heavy industry is required.
• Extensive knowledge of ship repair processes.
• Knowledge of managing Federal Contracts.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Interpersonal skills, good attitude, and exceptional work ethic.
• Work requires establishing priorities and meeting deadlines.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Strong technical background.
• Ability to write effectively and the ability to accurately communicate with all PSI employees.
• Ability to access, interpret, and apply government and industry standards, law, and corporate policy and procedures to aid in the management of the Mechanical Department.
• Ability to organize and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and word processing software
• Ability to effectively operate standard office equipment
• Good attitude; must be a team player.
• Candidates must have access to reliable transportation to get to work and other job sites on time for the start of shift
• Must be flexible in work hours
• Valid State of Hawaii REAL ID-Compliant Drivers’ License in good standing, Class 3 or higher or a valid U.S. Passport in addition to a valid Hawaii Driver’s License, if you do not have a REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s License.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

• Must show proof of your legal right to work in the United States
• This position requires US Citizenship due to security clearance required for base access
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC)
• Must be able to successfully obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) Credential to gain access to federally controlled work sites