Construction Project Design Engineer - Industrial Manufacturing

Founded in 1952 and formerly known as Heery International Inc., the firm operates throughout the United States as part of Turner & Townsend. It specializes in project and program management for public sector organizations, with industry-leading experts in corporate, cultural, healthcare, justice, sports, K-12 education, higher education, aviation and government facilities. 

Recognized for service excellence by a broad spectrum of professional organizations and industry publications, the talented multidisciplinary team at Turner & Townsend Heery exceeds client expectations — adding value, best practice and expertise at every turn. The team's unique client-centric culture is integrated into each project and reflects a passion for the built environment and staying true to the client’s vision.

Turner & Townsend is hiring an ambitious, meticulous, and self-starting Construction Project Design Engineer to support our client by supporting core project coordination efforts across their project. This is a support and reporting role, with the PE reporting directly to the client for construction project managers.

Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) trades.

*This role is 100% onsite Monday to Friday. 

Essential Job Functions: 

• Manage individual tasks throughout the construction process. 
• Transcribe meeting minutes and action items and drive each item to closure. 
• Ensure project compliance with project document controls and file specifications. 
• Administer project closeout specifications and associated turnover documentation. 
• Regular collaboration and coordination with client project team and contractor operatives. 
• Support application for payment and progress reporting processes. 

Daily tasks include: 

• Request for information processing (logging, recording and reporting) to support review and sign off by others. 
• Change order administration (logging, recording and reporting) to support review and sign off by others. 
• Meeting coordination. 
• Administration of project observation reports. 
• Transition of close-out documentation to operations. 

Duties: 

• Prepare agenda and documents for scheduled design engineering meetings and drive action items to close. 
• Assist client project managers in implementation of project specifications. 
• Prioritize input required from internal stakeholders and drive to meet scheduled timelines. 
• Assist project manager in preparing monthly financial updates and forecasts. 
• Facilitate page-turn reviews and capture comments with action items for the internal team. 
• Where applicable, work closely with Operations to coordinate work 
• Awareness of the importance of mission-critical facility operation. 
• Support the project commissioning team. 
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. 
• Additional duties as assigned from time to time by Management. 

• Bachelor's degree in engineering management (Civil, Electrical, Structural, Mechanical), architecture, construction management, or similar field, or equivalent experience. 
• Industrial and defense construction experience preferred.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Design Project Engineer in assisting or supervising construction projects of increasing complexity required. 
• Facility construction experience is preferred. 
• Experience in CSA (civil, structural, architectural) and MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing) trades is required. 
• Construction management is a strong preference. 
• Good with numbers, technology, and web-based data platforms (MS Office skills essential). 

 

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs*

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

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