Innovation Engineer - HQ

Position Description: Coordinate project team activities, conduct research on innovation technologies, and contribute to cross-functional development of solutions for innovation projects.

Reports to: Innovation Project Manager HQ or Innovation Manager HQ

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and support development and Innovation project team activities related to project schedule and track budget and milestones. Follow up with project team members on tasks and activities to ensure completion.
• Conduct through research on innovation emerging technologies (e.g., IoT, AI, machine learning, robotics) and maintain knowledge of current trends and related industry developments and develop summaries to share knowledge with Innovation team. May engage with external technology leaders and university partners as directed.
• Assist and engage with Innovation team to support project initiatives, workshops, and groups, contribute to preparation of scope of work documents, create management and documentation structures to organize project artifacts and materials, track project schedules and activities.
• Engage with Innovation team to understand and develop supportive technology requirements to assess proof of concept and prototypes.
• Engage with Innovation management to identify related training needs and coordinate with Knowledge & Learning Group team to develop training schedules and sessions.
• Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited degree program in Business, Engineering, Innovation Management, or related field, advanced degree or Master's Degree preferred, with minimum of 2 years of experience in innovation management, product development, or related role, or equivalent education, training, and experience
• Familiar with bringing new products or services to market and passion for technology innovation
• Commercial construction industry experience a plus
• Project management skills, highly organized, and ability to coordinate concurrent projects
• Comfortable with ambiguity, uncertainty, and humility working through creative process
• Relentlessly curious, continuous learner, and take initiative to explore and ask questions
• Professional verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work independently and in collaboration with others
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office suite of applications, and collaborative tools
• Limited travel

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 occasionally required to be mobile, and the employee occasionally travels both short and long distances via a variety of conveyances. The employee may occasionally perform work on-site at construction work sites, 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 25 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 setting or remote location. The noise in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate in an office setting. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

The salary range for this position in NYC is estimated to be $92K - $123K. Actual compensation packages within that range are based on a wide array of factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and specific location.

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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