Entry-Level Engineering Assistant: Project Support

Turner Construction Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Nashville is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to assist in the engineering and administration of projects within the Special Projects Division or other business units. You will support coordination, documentation, and communications across the project team.

The role reports to a Project Engineer or Engineer and requires basic college-level education in engineering or construction, interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn quickly.

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

Team collaboration

Verbal and written communication

Initiative/learnability

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Two years of college education in Engineering/Construction

Tools

Scheduling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner Construction Company in Nashville is seeking an entry-level Project Engineer to assist in the engineering and administration of projects within the Special Projects Division or other business units. You will support coordination, documentation, and communications across the project team.

The role reports to a Project Engineer or Engineer and requires basic college-level education in engineering or construction, interpersonal skills, and the ability to learn quickly.