Engineering Assistant - Remote Project Support & Admin

Turner Construction Company; New York (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Project Engineer/Engineer support role in our SPD or other units. The position involves assisting in engineering and administration of projects, coordinating shop drawings, RFIs, and contract documents to align with construction schedules.

Expected start between Sept and Nov 2026. Candidates should have two years of college in Engineering or Construction and strong teamwork and written communication skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education in Engineering, Construction, or relevant field.
• Building construction knowledge or experience preferred.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team.
• Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn; ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
• Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft Office suite.

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

Teamwork

Communication

MS Office

Scheduling basics

Engineering knowledge

Education

Two years of college in Engineering/Construction

Relevant education preferred

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Project Engineer/Engineer support role in our SPD or other units. The position involves assisting in engineering and administration of projects, coordinating shop drawings, RFIs, and contract documents to align with construction schedules.

Expected start between Sept and Nov 2026. Candidates should have two years of college in Engineering or Construction and strong teamwork and written communication skills.