Engineering Assistant — Bay Area Construction Projects

Turner Construction Company; Walnut Creek, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an engineer-level professional to support in the Special Projects Division and other units. You will assist with shop drawings, product data, RFIs, and contract documentation while coordinating information across project teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, updating project logs, distributing information, and assisting in final project close-out records. A strong team player with good communication and scheduling skills is desirable.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education
• 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 Requests for Information (RFI’s).
• 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, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Verbal and written communication

Education

Two years of college education in Engineering/Construction or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Data entry

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an engineer-level professional to support in the Special Projects Division and other units. You will assist with shop drawings, product data, RFIs, and contract documentation while coordinating information across project teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing drawings, updating project logs, distributing information, and assisting in final project close-out records. A strong team player with good communication and scheduling skills is desirable.