Special Systems Engineer (Mechanical Subject Matter Expert) - Baltimore

Turner Construction•Baltimore, MD

1d•$115,000 - $155,000

About The Position

Turner Construction is hiring an experienced Special Systems Engineer to perform construction engineering activities for Division 27 telecommunications and Division 28 electrical safety and security systems. The role supports projects such as sports venues, aviation, federal, healthcare, detention, and data centers, and serves as a key technical resource to project teams. The engineer reviews contract documents and codes, coordinates information and approvals among design professionals, consultants, owners, and subcontractors, and supports quality control, procurement, scheduling, cost management, installation, commissioning, and project close-out. The position may also include preparing budgets and bid packages and supervising and developing Special Systems Engineering employees. This salaried exempt position is based in Baltimore, Maryland. The employee regularly works at construction sites and office locations, with occasional work in an office or remote setting and occasional short- and long-distance travel. The salary range is $115,000–$155,000 annualized. Turner offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; financial and wellness benefits; paid time off and holidays; paid parental leave; tuition reimbursement; employee referral bonuses; and end-of-year appreciation pay.

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 in 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, engineering principles and techniques, and various building systems.
Ability to manage competing demands and meet work objectives in a deadline-driven environment.
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to technical and non-technical audiences and tailor communications appropriately.
Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, use construction personnel hoists, climb ladders, and negotiate construction work areas.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including regular mobility and lifting or moving up to 25 pounds and occasional lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work at construction sites with exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, and electrical shock risks, while complying with safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key Special Systems Engineering resource to project teams, applying extensive knowledge of contract documents, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
Establish, communicate, and maintain Special Systems procedures with design professionals, consultants, the owner, 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 through to 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 approval status.
Prepare project studies supporting recommendations for materials and methods, and prepare 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 align project activities.
Participate in creating and implementing the project Quality Control Plan with the Special Systems team.
Participate in the Special Systems subcontractor change order process, including reviewing estimates, negotiating change orders, and obtaining required owner approvals.
Conduct project walkthroughs to verify work proceeds safely and in accordance with contract documents, coordination drawings, and approved submittals.
Collaborate with the Special Systems Superintendent on turnover, including 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.
May prepare a Special Systems procurement schedule for subcontractors and major material and equipment purchases to support timely buyouts and construction schedule compliance.
May 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.
May work with Preconstruction and Purchasing to develop a Guaranteed Maximum Price or initial project budget and advise on Special Systems engineering needs.
May supervise and develop Special Systems Engineering employees, participate in hiring and onboarding, provide performance feedback, contribute to performance appraisals, use talent management systems, and identify training needs.
Perform other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.