Engineer (Des Moines)

Turner Construction Company

West Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Turner Construction Company is looking for an experienced project engineer to manage construction projects in West Des Moines, Iowa. The role involves overseeing project budgets, managing submittals, and ensuring compliance with contract specifications.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, at least four years of experience, and strong communication skills. This is not a remote position and will be based in an office or project location.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of four years' related experience.
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication.
  • Ability to read and interpret contract documents.

Responsibilities

  • Act as liaison with various stakeholders.
  • Manage project budgets and oversee contract information.
  • Supervise Assistant Engineers and plan clerks.

Skills

Project management
Communication
Budget management
Leadership
Building Information Modeling (BIM)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite
Construction management software

Job description

Job Details
  • Division: Des Moines Main
  • Project Location(s): West Des Moines, IA 50266 USA
  • Job Type: Regular
  • Job Classification: Experienced
  • Job Family: Construction
  • Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If youpicture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives ofothers, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leadingcommercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanningiconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallestbuildings.

Turner’srich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Towerin 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today asIowa’s leading General Contractor. Turner’sDes Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare,higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, criticalfacilities, office building, and renovations.

Turneris committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environmentwhere everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels ofthe company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turnerbuilds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technicalexpertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Ourprojects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Canyou picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great thingstogether!

This is not aremote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or projectlocation.

Position Description: Manage, evaluate and assess information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality specified by the contract documents. Has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, and Interns. The Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building the overall project “on paper”.

Reports to: Project Engineer, Project Manager or Project Executive

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
  • Acting as liaison with Architects, Subcontractors, Consultants, Suppliers, Inspectors and other Turner job staff and Owner's Representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
  • Overseeing and making decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensuring that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
  • Managing the project budget.
  • Managing submittals and shop drawings. Assessing conformance to contract specifications. Resolving any conflicts in interpretation.
  • Negotiating Change Orders. Managing information on changes in the Work; preparing an independent analysis, as require; obtaining and checking estimates for the changes from subcontractor; obtaining approval of the Architect and Owner; and resolving any conflicts.
  • Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records for the project such as Requests for Information (RFI's), close-out records, warranties, as-builts, Operations and Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluating information to insure compliance with contract documents.
  • Supervising Assistant Engineers, Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns, including providing input on performance appraisals.
  • Preparing Scope of Work documents for trades.
  • Developing reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, Change Order logs and Quality Control.
  • Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.
Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of four years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite. Utilizes leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Modeling (BIM) and LEAN. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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