Assistant Engineer - Albany

Division and Location

Division: New York North

Project Location(s): Albany, NY 12205 USA

Job Type: Regular |
Job Classification: Experienced |
Travel Involved: 10-20% |
Compensation: Salaried Exempt

The salary range for this position is estimated to be $72,000 - $82,000 annualized. This range represents the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

• 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. Oversee and make decisions related to contract drawings and subcontract information. Ensure that all drawings and specifications properly relate to the estimate.
• Manage the project budget.
• Manage submittals and shop drawings. Assess conformance to contract specifications. Resolve any conflicts in interpretation.
• Negotiate change orders. Manage information on changes in the work; prepare an independent analysis, as required; obtain and check estimates for the changes from subcontractor; 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 insure 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.

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 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 lbs.

Works on‑site at the construction worksite where the employee is regularly 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.

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.