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Turner Construction Company

Field Engineer/Engineering Assistant - NJBU 2026-2027

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What they do

An Assistant Project Manager assists a project manager on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Provides site management for large construction projects. Assists with managing cost estimates and bids; manages contractors and subcontractors, project budgets and schedules.

$79,287 / year median in New Jersey

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

Field Engineer/Engineering Assistant

  • NJBU 2026-2027 Turner Construction Company $75000.00
  • 85000.

00 life insurance, flexible benefit account, parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) United States, Jersey, Bridgewater Sep 02, 2026

Division:

Jersey Main Project Location(s): Bridgewater, NJ 08807

USA Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:

Regular

Job Classification:

Entry

Education:
Job Family:

Construction

Compensation:
Salaried Non-Exempt Position Description:

The Field Engineer Assigned to a field operations team to assist in obtaining,

evaluating and coordinating information needed to construct the project in

accordance with contract documents and to assure work meets all safety

standards, is within schedule requirements, and is constructed to the highest

level of quality possible.

Reports To:

Project Superintendent or Superintendent

Essential

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Perform line and grade work for building
    layout and control as required.
  • Assist in implementation of site safety program as required.
  • Ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner safety standards and applicable
    safety codes and regulations.
  • Assist in maintenance of contract documents and electronic web-based documents
    for field operations.
  • Assist in preparation of Daily Construction Reports (DCR's).
  • Review work as it is being placed to be sure it is accurate within accepted
    tolerances.
  • Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to ensure proper
    coordination and installation.
  • Assist in preparation of project as-builts.
  • Assist in protection and promotion of interests of Turner and in related
    matters.
  • Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.
Position Description:

The Engineering Assistant is involved in the 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.
Note:

Depending on business need and location, you may be assigned to work at an

active construction project site in one of our many specialties or in a

department located at the main office. The salary

range for this position is estimated to be $75,000.00

  • $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. The salary range for this position is estimated to be 75,000.00

  • 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 site, office

locations, and/or off-site venues. The employee must regularly lift and/or move

up to 10 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. 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.