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Turner Construction Company · 1 day ago

Innovation Engineer - SPO

New York, NY, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Turner Construction Company is a leading construction firm, and they are seeking an Innovation Engineer to support Self-Perform Operations (SPO) teams. The role involves standardizing processes, evaluating software solutions, and leading workshops to enhance SPO operations nationally.

Building MaterialConstruction

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work closely with SPO leadership and field teams to standardize processes, accelerate onboarding and training, evaluate and pilot software solutions, and help scale SPO operations nationally

Collect, manage, review and evaluate Innovation project data for SPO initiatives

Prepare scope of work documents for SPO Innovation projects

Support development, execution and maintenance of SPO Innovation projects, including schedule and budget

Plan, co-facilitate, and progressively lead workshops with SPO stakeholders

Collect, analyze, and synthesize qualitative and quantitative feedback from workshops, surveys, and stakeholder discussions

Support evaluation of construction technology platforms used by SPO teams by structuring software evaluation sessions

Assist with pilot planning and execution, including coordination with internal partners (e.g., IS, VDC), project teams, and vendors

Support process improvements by identifying opportunities for standardization, automation, or workflow optimization

Capture best practices and operational knowledge for self-perform work

Engage with SPO teams to increase understanding of new technologies and potential value to ongoing projects

Develop solid understanding of emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics)

Leverage AI and emerging technologies to improve internal workflows and support SPO initiatives

Conduct thorough research and development in association with technology leaders

Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned

Qualification

Construction operations experienceCostSchedulingEstimating applicationsDesign Sprint MethodologyLeading-edge technologiesProfessional communication skillsMS Office proficiencyIndependent workCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from accredited degree program with minimum of 2 years of construction operations experience, preferably in self perform work

Thorough knowledge of applications in cost, scheduling, and estimating

Understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scope of work and project schedule

Able to work remote with regular travel (~30% of time or at least one week per month)

Able to work independently without direct supervision and in collaboration with others

Professional written and verbal communication skills with confidence presenting to and facilitating groups of varying sizes

Proficient in computer applications and MS Office

Proficient in leading-edge technologies

Proficient in Design Sprint Methodology

Company

Turner Construction Company

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Turner is a provider of construction services committed to making a difference in the lives of people.

Founded in 1902

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees

http://www.turnerconstruction.com

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