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Turner Construction Design Specialist - Technology in New York, New York

Division:Headquarters
Project Location(s):New York, NY 10001 USA
Minimum Years Experience:4
Travel Involved:0-10%
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Experienced
Education:Bachelors Degree
Job Family:Construction
Compensation:Salaried Exempt

Position Description: Provide analysisof Technology systems and input to perform technical reviews, mitigatepotential design risk related to Technology (Low Voltage) work, identify, andsolve construction challenges, and generate optimization opportunities forpursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid-build systems projects. Technology Systems will include, but not limitedto Network Communications, Security Systems, Audiovisual Systems and otherSpecial Systems for specific market verticals.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform technical reviews related to technology work of projects to assess constructability, examine design details, perform quantity takeoffs, and recommend construction sequencing and logistics.
  • Review and evaluate project specific designs, program intent, contractual obligations, division of responsibilities, and deliverables as it relates to Technology work.
  • Review and assess project documentation such as basis of design documents (BOD), drawings, specifications, reports, submittals, and shop drawings.
  • Review documents for code compliance with local / national code requirements as well as implementation of industry recognized standards and guidelines.
  • Propose potential solutions to the design/construction team for design optimization, risk mitigation strategies, constructability, and coordination improvements, offer sustainability and resiliency options as related to technology work.
  • Provide review and guidance for project non-conformances and operational issues.
  • Establish constructive and effective relationships and collaborate with internal/external project stakeholders including
  • Clients, Design Consultants, Vendors, Subcontractors, Turner Business Units to facilitate understanding and influence design and project development.
  • Partners with linked design disciplines, e.g., Geotechnical, Structural, Building Envelop, Code-compliance, Architectural, MEFP, Sustainability/Resiliency, Vertical transportation, Acoustics, etc., to improve the coordination of design concepts.
  • Develop TEG Talks, A3s, Case Studies, Optimization Solutions, QA/QC Papers and other technical documentation for the
  • Turner Community as well as participate in TEG-led presentations as needed.
  • Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.


  • Qualifications: B.S. in Electrical Engineering with a minimumof four years of industry experience as an Engineer; Licensed as a ProfessionalEngineer is recommended but not required. Having or more of the following credentials is highly desirable:

    • Registered Communications Distribution Designer (RCDD)
    • Data Center Design Consultant (DCDC)
    • Certified Technology Specialist (CTS, CTS-D)
    • Accredited Security Professional (APP, PSP, CPP)
    • Certified Cisco Network Associate or Professional (CCNA, CCNP)

    Must have theability to think and write in a highly structured, detailed and analyticalmanner while also having the required creativity to develop specializedsolutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities. Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary teamenvironment. Must have design experienceon a diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction,with a focus on all Technology/Low Voltage Systems elements. Experience withpeer reviews and/or due diligence studies. Projects will be located throughoutthe U.S and travel is possible. Experience with U.S. building design codes andmaterial specific standards. Experience with using general collaborationsoftware (i.e., BlueBeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.gNavisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp). Able to communicate in aprofessional environment effectively and clearly via verbal and written means.Knowledge of Technology products and costs. Continued development of expertiseand awareness of innovations in the industry.

    PhysicalDemands: The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions. Performance of the required duties will requirephysical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use ofconstruction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate workareas under construction. Specific vision abilities required by this jobinclude close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability toadjust focus. Performing this job requires use of hands to finger,handle, or feel objects, tools or controls, sit, talk and hear, stand, climb,balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Employee must occasionally liftand/or move heavy weight.

    WorkEnvironment: The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job,the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where theemployee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumesor airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electricalshock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to veryloud.

    The salary range for candidates in New York City is $118,00 - $150,000.


Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Turner is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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