Entry-Level Engineering Assistant - Bay Area Construction

Turner Construction Company; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Entry-Level Project Engineer for the Bay Area Main division, supporting project engineering and administration in Walnut Creek, CA. This role involves coordinating shop drawings, RFI processing, estimates for changes, and maintaining project records to ensure timely fabrication and construction.

The position requires two years of college in engineering or construction, Associates Degree preferred, and strong communication and computer skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education.
• Associates Degree is preferred.
• 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 is 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

Verbal and written communication

Initiative to learn

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office proficiency

Scheduling knowledge

Education

Associates Degree

Two years of college in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Turner Construction Company is seeking an Entry-Level Project Engineer for the Bay Area Main division, supporting project engineering and administration in Walnut Creek, CA. This role involves coordinating shop drawings, RFI processing, estimates for changes, and maintaining project records to ensure timely fabrication and construction.

The position requires two years of college in engineering or construction, Associates Degree preferred, and strong communication and computer skills.