Special Systems Engineer (Electrical Subject Matter Expert) - Baltimore

Turner Construction Company•Baltimore, MD

7d•$115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Turner Construction is hiring a Special Systems Engineer with electrical subject matter expertise for construction engineering activities involving Division 27 telecommunications and Division 28 electrical safety and security systems. The role supports projects that may include sports venues, aviation, federal, healthcare, detention, and data center facilities. The engineer provides technical expertise to project teams, coordinates with design professionals, consultants, owners, and subcontractors, and helps ensure special systems work complies with contract documents, codes, quality requirements, and the project schedule. The position includes reviewing and coordinating construction documents, managing RFIs and contract item lists, preparing studies and status reports, supporting quality control and change management, and conducting project walkthroughs. The engineer also collaborates on system start-up, testing, commissioning, and close-out. Depending on project needs, the role may support procurement planning, bid scopes, project budgeting, and supervision and development of Special Systems Engineering employees. This is a salaried exempt position based in Baltimore, Maryland. Work is regularly performed at construction sites and may also take place at office locations or off-site venues; occasional work in an office or remote setting is noted. The position involves regular on-site work and occasional travel. The stated annual salary range is $115,000–$155,000.

Requirements

At least 6 years of experience with progressive responsibility and exposure to construction design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installation of substantial low-voltage and IT infrastructure components, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Experience installing one or more major systems and IT infrastructure components.
Working knowledge of Telecommunications Industry Association/Electronic Industries Alliance (TIA/EIA) and Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI).
Basic system integration experience.
Experience with Special Systems engineering principles and techniques.
Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
Knowledge of estimating, construction costs, scheduling, purchasing, and engineering principles and techniques, and various building systems.
Ability to manage competing demands effectively and meet objectives in a deadline-driven work environment.
Professional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences and tailor communications appropriately.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including climbing stairs and ladders, negotiating construction areas, and regularly lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in compliance with company safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key Special Systems Engineering resource to project teams, applying knowledge of contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Establish, communicate, and maintain Special Systems procedures with design professionals, consultants, owners, and subcontractors for information flow, approvals, meetings, reporting, and payment applications.
Review Special Systems construction documents for constructability and quality control, raise concerns with appropriate design professionals, and follow issues through resolution.
Prepare and manage Special Systems Requests for Information (RFIs).
Prepare and manage the Contract Items List for Special Systems components and materials, ensuring required-on-job dates align with the project schedule and approvals.
Prepare project studies supporting recommendations for materials and methods, as well as cost estimates.
Prepare Special Systems project status reports and identify and escalate risks to the Project Manager.
Schedule, conduct, and document Special Systems meetings to coordinate project activities.
Participate in creating and implementing the project Quality Control Plan for Special Systems.
Participate in the Special Systems subcontractor change-order process, including reviewing estimates, negotiating change orders, and obtaining required owner approvals.
Conduct regular project walkthroughs to ensure work proceeds safely and in accordance with contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
Collaborate with the Special Systems Superintendent on turnover, start-up, testing, and commissioning.
Manage Special Systems project close-out, including warranties, guarantees, acceptance of work, subcontractor and vendor close-out, final payment, and records retention.
As needed, prepare procurement schedules for subcontractors and major material and equipment purchases to support timely buyouts and the construction schedule.
As needed, develop Special Systems subcontractor scopes of work for bid packages and major material and equipment purchases, and include them in the detailed contract items list.
As needed, work with Preconstruction and Purchasing on Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) or initial project budgets and advise on Special Systems engineering needs.
As needed, supervise and develop Special Systems Engineering employees; participate in hiring and onboarding, provide performance feedback, contribute to appraisals, use talent management systems, and identify training needs.
Perform other assigned activities, duties, and responsibilities.