2027 Seattle Entry Level Engineering Assistant (Construction General Contractor)

Turner Construction Company•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Turner Construction is seeking motivated individuals for their 2027 graduate program. As a leading general builder in the United States, Turner Construction works on diverse projects in healthcare, education, sports, residential, biotech, and commercial office sectors. The company is recognized for tackling complex projects, driving innovation, adopting new technologies, and positively impacting clients, employees, and communities. Turner Construction emphasizes career development and training, offering fulfilling and dynamic career paths with over 1,500 national projects annually. They are looking for proactive leaders who thrive in fast-paced, challenging, and collaborative environments, and who are eager to learn and align with the company's values of sustainable building and fostering inclusive, diverse workplaces.

Requirements

Two years of college education from accredited degree program in Engineering, Construction, or relevant education
Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience, preferred
Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to work within a team
Demonstrate initiative and desire to learn
Ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing
Proficient with computer applications, data entry, and Microsoft suite of applications
Basic understanding of scheduling programs, desired.

Nice To Haves

Building construction, engineering, or equivalent experience
Basic understanding of scheduling programs

Responsibilities

Assist in obtaining and reviewing information and approvals for processing of shop drawings, product data, and samples and assist in communication of information across all levels of project team.
Assist in managing other aspects of communication including submission and responses for Requests for Information (RFI’s).
Assist in preparing estimates for changes in work including review of Change Order requests from subcontractors.
Study contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper coordination and installation.
Assist in maintenance and updates of contract documents, electronic web-based documents, and project logs.
Distribute information required for construction to appropriate parties.
Assist Engineering to ensure materials and equipment are released for fabrication or manufacture in time to meet construction schedule.
Assist in preparation of final records for project including close-out documents, Operations/Maintenance (OM) Manuals, and other related documentation.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.