xPL Engineer

Turner Construction Co.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Co. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Engineer to manage document control for large, complex projects in Decatur, AL. You will liaise with vendors, owners, and site teams to ensure engineering documentation aligns with contract documents and specifications.

The role emphasizes managing RFIs, submittals, and change orders, with a focus on cross-functional collaboration and adherence to project schedules. Regular site visits and coordination meetings are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Administration, Engineering, or related field with minimum of 3 years of experience in construction engineering or equivalent
• Project engineering experience
• Ability to thoroughly understand drawings, specifications, construction documents, and general construction principles
• Process and analysis skills for decision-making and problem-solving
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work across organizational levels, clients, and vendors
• Proficient computer skills with Microsoft Office; familiarity with collaboration tools (Teams, SharePoint) and Bluebeam

Responsibilities

• Manage document control process and distribution of current contract documents for larger scope and complex projects
• Assist xPL Purchasing department to prepare scope of work documents for all trade disciplines
• Manage RFIs and submittals; develop responses and review submittals for accuracy; input data into engineering systems
• Facilitate page-turn meetings for bulletins, scope changes, and condition changes affecting integration
• Review and submit shop drawings and submittals in accordance with contract documents
• Manage change orders process, identify ROM costs, communicate with Operations and client, and back up COR documentation

Skills

Document control

RFI management

Submittals review

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/related field

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

SharePoint

Teams

Job description

Division: xPL Offsite

Project Location(s): Decatur, AL 35602 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education:

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Manage information needed for larger scope and complex projects to procure, fabricate, integrate, and deliver fully integrated modules in alignment with contract documents to project sites. Liaise with vendors, owners, and site teams to ensure project engineering documentation aligns with contract documents and specifications.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Manage document control process and distribution of current contract documents for larger scope and complex projects.
• Assist xPL Purchasing department to prepare scope of work documents for all trade disciplines.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFI) and submittal processes. Develop RFI responses and review submittals for accuracy. Input data into engineering system of record.
• Facilitate collaborative page-turn meetings for new bulletins, changes in scope and changes in condition resulting in modifications to integrated product.
• Review and submit shop drawings and submittals in accordance with contract documents.
• Manage Potential Change Orders (PCO) process and associated risks, identify rough order of magnitude (ROM) costs, maintain communication of all change events with Operations and client, and provide Change Order Request (COR) backup documentation and address subsequent review comments. Negotiate change orders and verify accuracy of claims against contract documents.
• Collaborate with vendors and site teams to resolve issues and constraints related to project plans and product specifications.
• Routinely visit construction sites and integrators to develop relationships and conduct hands-on review of product construction and understand localization installation processes.
• Lead vendor coordination meetings, submittal reviews, and integrator project status meetings with relevant teams and project stakeholders.
• Collaborate with management to define, implement, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) within team, for information flow, engineering tasks, and assigning responsibilities.
• Communicate critical path and coordination risks that impact project schedule. Maintain Submittal Register to manage Long Lead items. Communicate schedule impacts from scope changes and contract document revisions.
• Manage and review monthly pay applications. Participate in pencil draw pay application review and make revisions as required based on Engineering progress.
• Facilitate close-out process from submittals and document control through to development of close-out including tracking log, collection of close-out records, warranties, as-builts, Operations & Maintenance manuals (O&Ms), and spare parts, as needed per contract specifications.
• Manage project closeout meetings with vendors and help finalize all change orders and claims with teams.
• Provide guidance and resources for knowledge sharing and best practices for newly onboarded team members.
• Provide supervisory/team lead guidance to develop Central Engineering members.
• Contribute to lessons learned for continuously improve Central Engineering processes.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited degree program in Construction Management/Administration, Engineering, or related field of study, with minimum of 3 years of experience in construction engineering, or similar role, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Project engineering experience
• Ability to thoroughly understand drawings, specifications, construction documents, and general construction principles
• Process and analysis skills for decision-making and problem-solving
• Able to quickly adapt and prioritize responsibilities while working in fast-paced environment
• Ability to apply active listening skills to hear and understand ideas, options, and opinions of others
• Interpersonal and team building skills with ability to work across organizational levels, clients, and vendors
• Professional verbal and written communication skills with effective presentation delivery
• Experience with continuous improvement tools and methodologies
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications (e.g., Teams, Microsoft Excel, and SharePoint), and (e.g., Bluebeam)
• Limited travel
• 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 occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally 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 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 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.