Field Engineer/ Construction Manager

SJS Executives, LLC•Kittery, ME

2d•$55 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is seeking a reliable, experienced Construction Manager/Field Engineer to work full time supporting ongoing construction operations at a US Navy facility in Portsmouth, Virginia. SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business with 250 employees nationwide and headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia, specializing in professional services for federal and military organizations. The salary range is $55.28 to $57.69 per hour, equivalent to $115,000 to $120,000 yearly. The role requires a qualifying four-year degree, at least seven years of relevant construction-management experience on projects valued above $5 million, and the ability to meet federal and military-installation access requirements. A Professional Engineer or Registered Architect license is highly desirable but not required. The Construction Manager communicates NAVFAC requirements and recommendations, reviews contract documents and submittals, coordinates contract meetings, monitors contractor progress and quality control, supports resolution of technical issues and contract disputes, and documents performance and compliance. The position also includes reviewing payment schedules and quarterly reports, identifying performance concerns and possible fraud vulnerabilities, and performing other construction-management duties as assigned.

Requirements

Four-year degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university, architecture degree from a NAAB-accredited university, or degree in construction management or engineering technology from an ABET-accredited university.
At least seven years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Field Engineer, or Quality Control Manager on commercial/industrial facilities, utility, or waterfront-related contracts valued above $5 million.
Valid Real ID, as required by federal regulations.
Sound understanding of construction operations management and supervision.
Sound understanding of engineering concepts, principles, and practices applicable to construction.
Clear background to be eligible for a US Department of Defense-issued Common Access Card for information technology access.
Successfully pass a drug test and thorough background check for access to a military installation; the check extends beyond seven years in accordance with federal law and Department of Justice guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).

Responsibilities

Communicate NAVFAC requirements and positions professionally, orally and in writing, and engage with contractors, supported commands, other agencies, and multiple levels of authority to obtain decisive action.
Review pre-final contract drawings and specifications, including technical RFPs, for constructability and compatibility with field conditions.
Participate in pre-award meetings, including Functional Analysis Concept Development meetings and constructability reviews.
Coordinate post-award meetings, including kickoff meetings, preconstruction conferences, partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design reviews, LEED coordination meetings when necessary, Facility Turnover Planning Meetings, and final inspections.
Review contractor administrative submittals, including schedules, environmental protection plans, quality control plans, and health and safety and accident prevention plans.
Coordinate reviews of technical Government-approved submittals and recommend approval or rejection by the deadline, including shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer instructions, test plans and reports, certificates, and O&M data.
Visit construction sites to monitor progress, solicit input from Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance representatives, review CQC reports, and attend QC meetings.
Recommend actions to ensure the contractor's quality control program meets contract requirements and uses the three phases of quality control.
Provide technical solutions to unforeseen construction problems in coordination with the designer and construction contractor.
Assist in preparing sketches and drawings to support negotiations and project modifications.
Provide technical support for claims, disputes, and terminations processing, negotiation, and resolution.
Review and recommend approval of contractor schedules of prices as the basis for payments and invoices; recommend retainage or withholding of funds as required.
Document and monitor contractors' technical compliance and progress for assigned contracts or task orders.
Review contractor quarterly reports submitted to the Contract Officer; identify performance issues and recommend possible notices or actions.
Report significant quality or performance failures to the Contract Officer, including adverse QA reports, non-compliance notices, deficiencies, and delays.
Document and report known or perceived vulnerabilities to fraud associated with monitored contracts or task orders.
Perform other construction-management-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.