Construction Engineering Technician

Bristol Alliance of Companies•Kittery, ME

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Infrastructure Designs Services, LLC is seeking a Construction Engineering Technician to support the Navy Mission at Portsmouth Navy Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The role plans, designs, implements, and manages quality control and quality assurance processes, procedures, and documentation for construction and demolition deliverables, tracking, and reviews. The technician helps ensure project goals are achieved within established schedules and budgets, independently planning and carrying out assignments while keeping the Government sponsor informed of project status. The role coordinates construction quality management and supports the Construction Manager (CM) in reviewing contractor plans, schedules, safety documentation, technical submittals, and quality-control records. It involves monitoring construction work and tests, verifying materials and as-built drawings, documenting progress, supporting safety and environmental compliance, coordinating site logistics and utilities, resolving field issues, and assisting with inspections, acceptance, and project closeout. The technician also works with contractors, the Supported Command, NAVFAC personnel, and other Government team members to support cooperation and keep construction projects progressing. Work is based at Portsmouth Navy Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Extensive travel may be required. The physical workload is described as light, though the position includes field work in varied indoor and outdoor conditions and may involve climbing, walking, lifting, exposure to noise, moving equipment, electricity, heights, heat, chemicals, fumes, dust, and confined spaces. A respirator may be required.

Requirements

At least five years of verified experience as a Quality Control Manager for general contractors on NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects, or at least 10 years of verified foreman experience in concrete, mechanical, electrical, masonry, or carpentry trades on commercial, industrial, or military projects; residential experience does not qualify.
At least five years of DoD or USACE experience.
Current certification in USACE Construction Quality.
Successful completion of the ACOE “CQM for Contractors” course.
Management for contractors and appropriate experience and expertise implementing inspection and testing programs for remediation and construction projects.
Must be able to pass a security clearance.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Detail-oriented problem-solving ability.
Direct experience with and established relationships with Federal clients.
Ability to gather and analyze data, reason logically and creatively, draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
Ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, prioritize and organize work, and perform under stress in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to be flexible and adapt to constant change.
Ability to work flexible hours as required to meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills to assist and communicate with staff and clients.
Strong Excel and Word skills.
Ability to perform tasks safely and responsibly.
Ability to meet the position’s physical demands, including close visual work and activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, walking, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
Extensive travel may be required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and proficiency with the USACE RMS system.
OSHA 30 certification.
40-hour HAZWOPER certification.
Broad experience in civil construction, vertical construction, demolition, and environmental remediation.
Experience updating corporate quality plans and developing project-specific quality control inspection and testing plans and field forms for a wide range of projects.
Demonstrated track record of mentoring field quality technicians.
Demonstrated experience reading plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the construction quality management program for assigned projects.
Work with the Construction Manager to review contractor quality control plans and make recommendations toward approval.
Attend selected quality-control, preparatory, and initial meetings, and monitor three-phase checklists for accuracy and completeness.
Provide relevant remarks on Government Quality Assurance reports or designated sections of contractor Quality Control reports, particularly for critical definable features of work.
Take, file, and distribute progress photographs; validate the quantity, condition, and approval of materials on site before Government invoice payments are issued.
Coordinate support for reviewing and witnessing tests and commissioning or certification of critical systems, including mechanical, electrical, fire and life safety, roofing, and underwater systems.
Assure quality workmanship in accordance with specifications and industry standards for concrete, masonry, stucco, building envelopes, structural steel, bolting, welding, and other materials or structural systems as required.
Attend or witness selected tests and review applicable test reports and results.
Keep the Government sponsor informed about projects under administrative and technical control while independently planning and carrying out assignments.
Work with the Construction Manager to conduct cursory reviews of Activity Hazard Analyses and ensure, through the Site Safety and Health Officer, that analyses are discussed before work activities begin or when a new work crew starts.
Work with the Construction Manager to review and recommend acceptance of Crane Critical Lift Plans, crane operator qualifications, and certificates of compliance; observe critical lifts and apply knowledge of crane safety requirements and NAVFAC P-307.
Ensure the construction contractor conducts monthly site safety self-evaluations and submits the information with pay vouchers or invoices; conduct worksite safety assessments as needed.
Take timely action to promote contractor compliance with safety and health requirements, including leading safety stand-downs when required and recommending dismissal of key contractor staff for non-performance or recurring violations.
Ensure contractor significant incidents and near misses are reported and corrective actions are taken; conduct cursory quality assurance reviews of Contractor Significant Incidence Reports and OSHA Form 300 logs.
Provide support for mishap investigations when specified serious outcomes occur, including property damage exceeding $500,000, fatality or permanent disability, or three or more personnel hospitalized for inpatient care from a single mishap.
Maintain contact with key contractor representatives to promote partnering and cooperation, resolve problems quickly, and maintain the construction schedule.
Coordinate temporary utility and communication hookups, utility outages, and road closures.
Coordinate lay-down and storage areas as required.
Coordinate excavation, hot work, burn, and other construction-related permits as required and subject to local restrictions.
Serve as a field point of contact for Supported Command interface and coordination.
Support collateral equipment installation and phone, data, and communication connections.
Assist with investigations of potential latent defects.
Assist with installation of cylinders and cores, keying systems, turnover of keys, and facility system training for owners, occupants, and Public Works shop personnel.
Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications, particularly Division 01 administrative requirements, and technical requests for proposals; conduct site visits to assess constructability and compatibility with field conditions.
Provide technical knowledge of local conditions during design development and constructability reviews, including construction material and skilled labor availability, and recommend solutions for designer consideration.
Participate in partnering sessions as appropriate and facilitate effective relationships and processes among contractors, the Supported Command, and Government team members.
Support review and approval of Government-approved technical and administrative submittals, including schedules of prices, baseline critical-path schedules, accident prevention plans, Activity Hazard Analyses, safety and health plans, quality control plans, test plans and reports, and performance verification tests of major systems.
Investigate engineering problems on construction contracts, including unforeseen conditions, contractor requests for information, and dimension conflicts, and recommend solutions to the NAVFAC Construction Manager.
Support preliminary scheduling meetings and review three-week look-ahead schedules as applicable; review baseline schedule updates with the Construction Manager and assess project progress and critical activities.
Participate in biweekly contractor look-ahead meetings as needed, particularly when schedule delays or concerns arise.
Review and annotate contractor daily reports as required.
Assure contractor environmental compliance and coordinate EPA jobsite visits when required.
Review and verify as-built drawing accuracy in support of invoice payments.
Coordinate with the NAVFAC Construction Manager and issue contractor non-compliance notices when applicable.
Arrange and coordinate pre-final and final acceptance inspections and track completion of punch-list items.
Support closeout, including delivery of as-built drawings, warranties, Operations and Maintenance manuals, and spare parts turnover.