Traveling Project Engineer - MSG - Data Centers

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. is seeking a Project Engineer for a Traveling Assignment focusing on Critical Facilities-Data Centers. This role requires managing and developing engineering staff, ensuring adherence to safety, and conducting thorough construction document reviews.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of eight years of relevant experience, strong computer skills, and knowledge of applicable engineering principles. The position includes a high travel requirement and involves managing financial aspects of projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years of related experience or equivalent education.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and cost control procedures.
• Ability to thoroughly understand drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all Turner engineering staff.
• Ensure adherence to safety, ethics, and compliance.
• Prepare procurement schedules for timely project compliance.

Skills

Strong computer skills

Leadership and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of estimating and construction costs

Ability to implement Building Information Models (BIM)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Turner's Project Management software

Job description

Position Overview

Position Title: Project Engineer (Traveling Assignment) - Critical Facilities-Data Centers

Location: Spokane, WA 99201 USA

Travel: 100%

Job Type: Regular

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner's contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes).
• Lead, supervise and develop all Turner engineering staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety, ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Overall responsibility for communication of information amongst all project team members.
• Establish and maintain procedures with the design professionals, consultants, owner and subcontractors for information flow, approvals, meetings, reporting, applications for payment, etc.
• Work with Preconstruction, Estimating and Purchasing in development of Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or initial project budget. Lead the preconstruction effort as it relates to Project Engineering and the specific project needs.
• Conduct thorough construction document reviews and examine all documents for constructability and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC). Bring all concerns to the attention of the appropriate design professional for resolution.
• Participate in preparation of various studies, recommendations for materials and methods, and cost estimates.
• Prepare a detailed contract items list including all significant items required for the construction of the project. Develop trade scope of work documents for bid packages, major material and equipment purchases.
• Prepare a procurement schedule for subcontractors, major material and equipment purchases to ensure timely buy-outs and overall compliance with the construction schedule is maintained.
• Responsible for managing financial status of the project including preparation of project status and accuracy of financial reports.
• Schedule, conduct, and document all job meetings, owner-architect and coordination meetings.
• Manage the subcontract change order process including review of subcontractor estimates, negotiate change orders, obtain required owner approvals and preparation of subcontract change orders.
• Manage project close-out, including securing warranties, guarantees, and acceptance of work, subcontract and vendor close, final payment and records retention.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree plus minimum of eight years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge of accounting principles and cost control procedures. Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, various building systems.

Strong computer skills and a familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Knowledge of Turner's Project Management and scheduling software desirable.

Ability to implement leading-edge technologies such as Building Information Models (BIM) and Lean to benefit the project. Demonstrated ability to thoroughly understand drawings and specifications, general contract and subcontract documents, materials, means and methods.

Very strong oral and written communication skills required. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

Performance of the required duties will 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. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

Employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where exposure to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock is common. Noise in these work environments 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.