Design Specialist – Technology

Position Description: Provide analysis of Technology systems and input to perform technical reviews, mitigate potential design risk related to Technology (Low Voltage) work, identify, and solve construction challenges, and generate optimization opportunities for pursuit and execution of design-build and design-bid-build systems projects.  Technology Systems will include, but not limited to Network Communications, Security Systems, Audiovisual Systems and other Special 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 minimum of four years of industry experience as an Engineer; Licensed as a Professional Engineer 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 the ability to think and write in a highly structured, detailed and analytical manner while also having the required creativity to develop specialized solutions and anticipating potential challenges and opportunities.  Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team environment.  Must have design experience on a diverse array of projects through all phases of design and construction, with a focus on all Technology/Low Voltage Systems elements. Experience with peer reviews and/or due diligence studies. Projects will be located throughout the U.S and travel is possible.  Experience with U.S. building design codes and material specific standards. Experience with using general collaboration software (i.e., BlueBeam Studio) and operation of 3D and BIM software (e.g Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp). Able to communicate in a professional environment effectively and clearly via verbal and written means. Knowledge of Technology products and costs. Continued development of expertise and awareness of innovations in the industry.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Performance of the required duties will require physical ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, ability to climb ladders and negotiate work areas under construction.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust 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 lift and/or move heavy weight.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site 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 these work environments is usually moderate to very loud.

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.

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