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Turner Construction

Traveling Commissioning Engineer - MSG - Biotech/Pharma

Turner Construction, Chicago

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Division: Pharmaceutical

Project Location(s): Chicago, IL 60601 USA

Minimum Years Experience: 10 years

Job Type: Regular

Job Classification: Experienced

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Job Family: Construction

Compensation: Salaried Exempt

This position is for a full-time traveling assignment supporting our Advanced Technology Group on a Biotech project. Previous Biotech/pharma experience is required.

Position Description

Oversee and direct preconstruction, engineering, and field installation of all Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing (MEP) systems.

Reports to

Project Manager, Project Executive

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with engineers, design consultants, subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, and owner’s representatives to ensure alignment with client goals and expectations from initiation to completion of the project.
  • Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the contract documents (including Turner’s contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes).
  • Lead, supervise, and develop Turner MEP staff, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
  • Oversee daily activities of Engineer-MEP, Superintendent-MEP, and subordinates.
  • Manage MEP procurement, project budgets, quality, safety, engineering, coordination, scheduling, installation, commissioning, and close-out processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 10 years’ experience with progressively responsible exposure to design, cost, sequence, logistics, and field installations of Mechanical and Electrical systems or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Able to identify design features that command cost premiums and recommend alternatives that deliver comparable or improved function. Demonstrated ability to present technical material. LEED accreditation preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of project management and scheduling software is desirable. Ability to implement leading-edge technologies to benefit the project. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include climbing stairs, ladders, negotiating work areas under construction, and occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment. Use of hands for handling objects, tools, or controls, and the ability to sit, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl are necessary.

Work Environment

The work environment may include exposure to moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, or caustic chemicals. Noise levels are usually moderate.

*May perform other duties as assigned. All activities will include consideration for disabled and veterans’ organizations.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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