Turner construction

2026 Seattle Entry Level Engineering Assistant (Construction General Contractor)

Turner construction$80K — $85K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Two years of college education in Engineering, Construction or relevant fields
  • Preferred experience in building construction or engineering
  • Strong interpersonal skills and teamwork ability
  • Demonstrated initiative and eagerness to learn
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in computer applications and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Basic understanding of scheduling programs preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in obtaining and reviewing project information and approvals
  • Manage communication of Requests for Information (RFIs)
  • Prepare estimates for changes in work and review Change Order requests
  • Study contract documents to ensure proper coordination
  • Maintain and update project logs and contract documents
  • Distribute construction information to relevant parties
  • Ensure timely release of materials and equipment for fabrication
  • Prepare final project records including close-out documents.

Benefits

  • Flexible medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan and Health Savings Account
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Tuition reimbursement and employee referral bonuses
  • Paid parental leave and end-of-year appreciation pay.
Full Job Description
Division:
Seattle Main

Project Location(s):
Seattle, WA 98104 USA

Minimum Years Experience:

Travel Involved:
0-10%

Job Type:
Regular

Job Classification:
Entry

Education:
Bachelors Degree

Job Family:
Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Non-Exempt

Position Description: Involved in engineering and administration of projects, in the Special Projects Division (SPD) or in other Business Unit departments.

Reports to: Project Engineer or Engineer

Essential Duties & 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.


The salary range for this position is estimated to be 80,000.00 - 85,000.00 USD annualized.

Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, wellness benefits, a voluntary legal plan, identity theft, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability coverage.

In addition to our extensive benefits offerings, we provide paid vacation, wellness/sick time, holidays, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, employee referral bonuses, and end-of-year appreciation pay.

Qualifications:
  • 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.


Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands, talk, and hear. The employee frequently views a computer monitor and frequently uses a computer keyboard. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee occasionally performs work on-site at construction work sites, office locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office or remote setting. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally work at construction work sites where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

About Turner construction

Turner Construction Company is a construction company that specializes in building commercial, cultural, and institutional buildings. The company is a subsidiary of the German construction company Hochtief. Turner Construction has completed many notable projects, including the United Nations Secretariat Building, Madison Square Garden, and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in New York City.
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