Assistant Engineer 23-24 College Recruiting - Kansas City

Turner Construction Company

May 27

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry Level
Construction & Surveying
Engineering
Kansas City

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

Acting as liaison with architects, subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, inspectors, other Turner job staff and owner's representatives in resolving issues related to plans and specifications.
Having general knowledge of all general contract and subcontract documents, as well as the job estimate. Overseeing and making decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensuring that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
Managing the project budget.
Managing submittals and shop drawings. Assessing conformance to contract specifications. Resolving any conflicts in interpretation.
Negotiating change orders. Managing information on changes in the work; preparing an independent analysis, as required; obtaining and checking estimates for the changes from subcontractor; obtaining approval of the architect and owner; and resolving any conflicts.
Overseeing the close-out process. Preparing final records such as RFIs, close-out records, warranties, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, attic stock, and spare parts, and evaluating information to insure compliance with contract documents.
Supervising Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks and Interns, including providing input on performance appraisals.
Preparing scope of work documents for trades.
Developing reports such as General Conditions Items, labor, safety, change order logs and quality control.
Scheduling and managing subcontractor trade coordination meetings, preconstruction meetings and submittal review meetings.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Assistant Engineer 23-24 College Recruiting in Kansas City?

The main responsibilities include managing, evaluating, and assessing information necessary to construct the project on time and within budget, as well as supervisory responsibilities for Engineering Assistants, Plan Clerks, and Interns. The Assistant Engineer is also responsible for building parts of the project on paper.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates for this position should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field. Previous experience in construction management or a related field is preferred.

What skills are important for success in this role?

Strong project management skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a team are important for success in this role. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously are also key.

What opportunities for career advancement are available for Assistant Engineers in this role?

Assistant Engineers in this role may have opportunities to advance to higher-level engineering positions within the company. Additionally, they may have the opportunity to work on larger, more complex projects as they gain experience and expertise.

What is the work environment like for an Assistant Engineer in this role?

The work environment for an Assistant Engineer in this role is fast-paced and dynamic, with opportunities to work on a variety of construction projects. Collaboration with other team members and stakeholders is essential, and the ability to problem solve and adapt to changing circumstances is important.

Turner Construction Company

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse markets

Engineering & Construction

Industry

10,001+

Employees

1902

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community. OUR VISION To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise. Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services. Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner. Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients. Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.