xPL Assistant Project Developer

Turner Construction Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company in Huntsville, AL is seeking an experienced professional to support the xPL Offsite initiative, focusing on modular and prefabrication applications. You will contribute to preconstruction analysis and project controls to determine the most beneficial offsite approach.

The role requires collaboration with design and field teams, cost and schedule input, and the development of OSM strategies, with limited travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, supply chain, or related field with 3+ years in building or offsite construction.
• Ability to read and interpret contract documents, drawings, and project schedules.
• Familiarity with BIM and construction technology advances.
• Strong analytical thinking, judgment, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support technical implementation of xPL Offsite Manufacturing through project engagements to identify best fit offsite applications.
• Collaborate with project and design teams to assess designs, identify risks, and implement offsite strategies.
• Provide input on constructability, cost analysis, and logistics for product solutions.
• Assist in evaluating design needs for offsite construction and opportunities for xPL Offsite products.
• Assist with developing OSM Scopes of Work and responsibility matrices.
• Support bidding strategies and development of manufacturing bid lists.
• Maintain and improve offsite standard work methods and processes.
• Track KPIs related to cost, schedule, safety, labor, quality, and sustainability.
• Support R&D efforts for modular solutions.
• Limited travel.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Leadership

Detail oriented

Contract docs reading

Proficient in MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field

Tools

BIM

Microsoft Office

Cost estimation

Job description

Division: xPL Offsite

Project Location(s): Huntsville, AL 35806 USA

Travel Involved: 20-30%

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description

Support and contribute to technical development of modular and prefabrication applications for projects. Understand and provide technical input and project controls analysis during preconstruction efforts to determine most beneficial application to specific projects.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities

• Support technical implementation of xPL Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) through project specific engagements identifying best fit offsite applications and establishing project controls specifically related, including cost, schedule, labor and estimation.
• Assist with review and evaluation of project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, and division of responsibilities and deliverables to support strategic implementation of offsite construction. Work closely with project and design teams to assess design, identify risks, and implement strategies for offsite construction.
• Support technical analysis related to architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and/or fire protection systems (et al) to provide project‑specific strategic approach for implementation of offsite construction. Provide input to project teams for constructability, risks, examine details, perform quantity takeoffs and cost analysis, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics for specific identified product solutions.
• Assist with evaluating which offsite construction activities require design support and/or which can be addressed as means and methods. Support identification of opportunities for offsite construction within project design or project approach that could become xPL Offsite products and/or Self‑Perform Operations (SPO) opportunities.
• Participate in determining fundamental direction of prefabricated and/or modular designs based on project requirements and design, material selections, and vendor availability utilizing DMFA (Design for Manufacturing and Assembly) approach.
• Conduct activities to assist with development of project‑specific OSM Scopes of Work and responsibility matrices that support execution of OSM Strategy.
• Support development and implementation of bidding strategies for competitive bids and proposals including manufacturing Trade bid list development.
• Maintain set of offsite construction standard work methods and solutions (e.g., decision matrix, project roadmap, repeatable framework for implementing prefabrication) and contribute to continuous improvement of OSM processes for successful implementations.
• Support and understand key performance indicators (KPIs) associated with project outcomes including, but not limited to cost, schedule, safety, labor, productivity, quality, and sustainability.
• Assist Product Development team with creation of product details and digital assets through data gathering and onsite observations of offsite implementations.
• Begin to establish relationships and become familiar with internal and external stakeholders and increase understanding of new offsite manufacturing technologies and applications for use.
• Assist with providing early technical feedback on pursuit opportunities for design optimization for offsite construction including cost, schedule, and logistics.
• Support internal research and development (R&D) efforts for modular solutions not specifically part of a project or pursuit.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
• Limited travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Supply Chain, or related field of study, with minimum of 3 years of experience in building, offsite, or prefab construction, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Basic understanding of emerging construction technologies and applications in cost, scheduling, estimating, and coordination principles
• Familiar with leading‑edge technologies (e.g., BIM) and continuous improvement practices
• Experience in construction engineering principles and techniques
• Knowledgeable of general construction and manufacturing operations
• Able to navigate document control processes with ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule
• Analytical thinking, good judgment, and problem‑solving skills
• Familiar with estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques of various building systems to support job tasks
• Ability to take direction and follow through with commitments, flexible to reprioritize responsibilities with management direction
• Exceptional organizational skills with high attention to detail
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to clearly communicate information to non‑technical audiences
• Demonstrate elements of leadership from within, teamwork, and interpersonal skills to build professional relationships
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, 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 must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 in an office 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.