Engineering Assistant – Bay Area Construction Projects

Turner Construction Company; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant to support engineering and administration across projects in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or other business units. The role emphasizes coordination, documentation, and timely communication to keep construction on schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing shop drawings, processing RFIs, assisting with change-order estimates, and maintaining project records.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from an accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
• Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn.
• Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft suite of applications.
• Basic understanding of scheduling programs, desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples and assist in communication of information across all levels of project team.
• Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission and responses for RFIs.
• Assist in preparing estimates for changes in work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors.
• Study contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
• Assist in maintenance and updates of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, and project logs.
• Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
• Assist Engineering to ensure materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet construction schedule.
• Assist in preparation of final records for project including close‑out documents, OM Manuals, and other related documentation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written communication

Initiative

MS Office / computer proficiency

Scheduling awareness

Education

Two-year college in Engineering or Construction

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Project Engineer/Assistant to support engineering and administration across projects in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or other business units. The role emphasizes coordination, documentation, and timely communication to keep construction on schedule.

Responsibilities include reviewing shop drawings, processing RFIs, assisting with change-order estimates, and maintaining project records.