Special Systems Engineer

Division: Carolinas
Project Location(s): Raleigh, NC 27602 USA
Job Type: Regular
Job Classification: Experienced
Job Family: Construction
Compensation: Salaried Exempt

If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential.

Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let's do great things together!

Perform construction engineering activities related to Special Systems including Division 27 Telecommunication and 28 Electrical Safety, and security specifications for project types such as sports venues, aviation, federal, healthcare, detention, and data centers.

• Serve as key Special Systems Engineering resource to project, providing extensive and comprehensive knowledge, and understanding of contract documents, including plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Establish, communicate, and maintain Special Systems procedures with Design professionals, consultants, owner and subcontractors for information flow, approvals, meetings, reporting, and applications for payment.
• Conduct thorough Special Systems construction document reviews and examine documents for constructability and quality control (QC), raise concerns to appropriate design professionals and see through to resolution.
• Prepare and manage Special Systems Requests for Information (RFIs) processing.
• Prepare and manage Contract Items List for Special Systems components and materials to ensure required on job (ROJ) dates comply with project schedule with appropriate approval status.
• Prepare various Special Systems project studies to support recommendations for materials and methods, and cost estimates.
• Prepare Special Systems project status reports and identify and escalated risks to project manager.
• Schedule, conduct, and document Special Systems meetings to ensure alignment of project activities.
• Participate in creating and implementing quality control (QC) plan with Special Systems project team.
• Participate in Special Systems subcontractor change order process, including review of estimates, negotiation of change orders, and obtain required owner approvals.
• Conduct regular project walkthroughs to ensure work safely proceeds in accordance with contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
• Collaborate with Special Systems superintendent on turnover process, including start‑up, testing, and commissioning.
• Manage Special Systems project close‑out, including securing warranties, guarantees, acceptance of work, subcontractor and vendor close, final payment, and records retention.
• May prepare Special Systems procurement schedule for subcontractors and major material and equipment purchases to ensure timely buyouts and compliance with construction schedule.
• May develop Special Systems subcontractor scope of work (SOW) documents for bid packages, major material and equipment purchases and include in detailed contract items list.
• May work with preconstruction and purchasing in development of guaranteed maximum price (GMP) or initial project budget and consult on Special Systems engineering specific project needs.
• May supervise and develop Special Systems Engineering employees, and participate in hiring process, onboard and deliver timely performance feedback for direct reports, execute/contribute to performance appraisals during annual performance cycle, utilize talent management systems, and identify appropriate training to help with development needs.
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