Special Systems Engineer (Mechanical Subject Matter Expert) - Baltimore

Turner Construction Company; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral bonuses

Paid vacation / holidays

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in the United States is seeking a Senior Special Systems Engineer to lead electrical and telecom systems on diverse projects. You will review contract documents, develop procedures with design teams, and guide RFIs, change orders, and cost estimates. The role includes field oversight, QC, and coordinating turnover, testing, and commissioning across complex facilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in construction design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of Low Voltage and IT infrastructure components.
• Experience with installation of one or more major IT infrastructure systems.
• Working knowledge of TIA/EIA and BICSI standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key Special Systems Engineering resource for project, interpreting contract docs, plans and codes.
• Establish and maintain Special Systems procedures with Design professionals, owners, and subs for information flow and approvals.
• Review construction documents for constructability and QC, raise issues to design professionals and drive resolution.
• Prepare and manage RFIs and contract items lists for Special Systems components.
• Prepare project studies to support materials, methods, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate Special Systems meetings to align project activities and progress.
• Support turnover, start-up, testing, and commissioning of Special Systems.
• Manage project close-out, warranties, final payments, and records retention.

Skills

Low Voltage IT Infrastructure

TIA/EIA knowledge

BICSI knowledge

Contract documents interpretation

Job description

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together!

Position Description:

Perform construction engineering activities related to Special Systems including Division 27 Telecommunication and 28 Electrical Safety, and security specifications for project types such as sports venues, aviation, federal, healthcare, detention, and data centers.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as key Special Systems Engineering resource to project, providing extensive and comprehensive knowledge, and understanding of contract documents, including plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Establish, communicate, and maintain Special Systems procedures with Design professionals, consultants, owner and subcontractors for information flow, approvals, meetings, reporting, and applications for payment.
• Conduct thorough Special Systems construction document reviews and examine documents for constructability and Quality Control (QC), raise concerns to attention of appropriate design professionals and see through to resolution.
• Prepare and manage Special Systems Requests for Information (RFIs) processing.
• Prepare and manage Contract Items List for Special Systems components and materials to ensure Required On Job (ROJ) dates comply with project schedule with appropriate approval status.
• Prepare various Special Systems project studies to support recommendations for materials and methods, and cost estimates.
• Prepare Special Systems project status reports and identify and elevate risks to Project Manager.
• Schedule, conduct, and document Special Systems meetings to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Participate in creating and implementing Quality Control (QC) Plan with Special Systems project team.
• Participate in Special Systems subcontractor change order process, including review of estimates, negotiation of change orders, and obtain required owner approvals.
• Conduct regular project walkthroughs to ensure work safely proceeds in accordance with contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• Collaborate with Special Systems Superintendent on turnover process, including start-up, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage Special Systems project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, acceptance of work, subcontractor and vendor close, final payment, and records retention.
• May prepare Special Systems procurement schedule for Subcontractors and major material and equipment purchases to ensure timely buyouts and compliance with construction schedule.
• May develop Special Systems subcontractor Scope of Work (SOW) documents for bid packages, major material and equipment purchases and include in detailed contract items list.
• May work with Preconstruction and Purchasing in development of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or initial project budget and consult on Special Systems engineering specific project needs.
• May supervise and develop Special Systems Engineering employees, and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

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The salary range for this position is estimated to be 115,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics and field installations of substantial Low Voltage and IT (Information Technology) Infrastructure components or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Experience with installation of one or more major systems and IT Infrastructure components, required
• Working knowledge of Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA) and Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI)
• Basic system integration experience
• Experience in Special Systems engineering principles and techniques
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, various building systems
• Effective time management of competing demands and able to meet work objectives in a deadline driven work environment
• Professional and effective written and verbal communications skills with ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences, and tailor communications appropriately

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance of the required duties require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee regularly performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes, or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.