Traveling Assistant Engineer - Self Perform Operations

Turner Construction Company; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 84,050 - 98,725; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Monroe, Louisiana is seeking an Assistant Engineer to manage and oversee the construction project. Responsibilities include acting as liaison with architects and subcontractors, managing project budgets, and supervising Engineering Assistants.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of related experience, alongside strong communication and leadership skills. Turner offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years' related experience.
• Proven written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with architects and subcontractors.
• Manage the project budget.
• Supervise Engineering Assistants and Interns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

BIM knowledge

LEAN methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

2+ years of related experience

Job description

Position Overview

Manage, evaluate and assess information necessary to construct the project on time, within budget and to the quality by the contract documents for the assigned areas. Has supervisory responsibility for Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns. The Assistant Engineer is the individual on the project responsible for building parts of the project "on paper".

Reports To

Engineer, Project Engineer or Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Act as liaison with architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, other Turner job staff and owner's representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
• Have general knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents, as well as the job estimate, and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information, ensuring that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
• Manage the project budget.
• Manage submittals and shop drawings, assess conformance to contract specifications and resolve any conflicts in interpretation.
• Negotiate change orders, manage information on changes in the work, prepare independent analysis, obtain and check estimates from subcontractors, obtain approval of the architect and owner, and resolve any conflicts.
• Oversee the close‑out process, prepare final records such as RFIs, close‑out records, warranties, as‑builts, operation and maintenance manuals, attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluate information to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Supervise Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns, including providing input on performance appraisals.
• Prepare scope of work documents for trades.
• Develop reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, change order logs and quality control.
• Schedule and manage subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.
• May perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $84,050.00 - $98,725.00 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, short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end‑of‑year appreciation pay.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of two years' related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience. Proven written and verbal communication abilities; proficiency with computer applications, including Microsoft Office suite. Utilizes leading‑edge technologies such as BIM and LEAN. Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Performance of the duties will occasionally require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, climbing ladders and negotiating work areas under construction. Specific vision abilities required include close, peripheral, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

The employee works on‑site at the construction worksite where they are exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. Noise in this work environment is usually moderate to very loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.