Construction Surveillance Engineer

BB&E•Jacksonville, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is seeking a Construction Surveillance Engineer to support the NAVFAC Southeast (SE) Headquarters Emergency Operations Center (EOC) at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. The role provides construction management and surveillance support to the FEAD/ROICC for repair, demolition, and new construction projects across the installation, covering the trades typical of those projects. Specific workload will be identified upon arrival. The engineer supports construction inspections, quality assurance, contract administration, safety and environmental compliance, construction documentation, schedule and cost reviews, and coordination among Government personnel and construction contractors. The position also performs constructability reviews, manages RFIs and electronic submittals, supports contract modifications, and assists with inspections and project reporting.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or Quality Control Manager on commercial/industrial facilities, utility, or waterfront-related contracts valued over $5 million.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university; construction management from an ABET- or ACCE-accredited university; or architecture from a NAAB-accredited university. The degree requirement may be substituted with 5 additional years of qualifying experience beyond the required 7 years.
Completed 30-hour OSHA Construction Training within the past 2 years, or obtain it within 60 days of onboarding.
Hold a valid 5-year USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Training certificate, or obtain certification within 60 days of onboarding.
U.S. citizenship.
Valid driver’s license.
Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with scheduling software, including Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6 and Microsoft Project.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Professional; and RS Means/CostWorks.
Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and authoritatively in English orally and in writing, including preparing correspondence and reports and briefing management personnel.
Experience developing and maintaining complex, long-term, multi-year construction management programs, including submittal and RFI processing.
Experience and familiarity with Federal building design criteria and construction guide specifications.
Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, including applications of construction materials and installation methods.
Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes, price needed work, and recommend equitable adjustments.
Ability to monitor and review contractor as-built documentation for ongoing preparation, completeness, and accuracy.
Ability to identify critical and long lead-time materials and recommend procurement strategies.
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation; physical tasks may include lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, walking or standing for extended periods, and occasionally climbing, kneeling, or crouching.

Responsibilities

Provide management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction inspection, quality assurance, ESS compliance monitoring, and contract administration.
Coordinate contractor requests for outages, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes, and similar items.
Attend meetings and conferences, take notes, and provide information to FEAD/ROICC personnel or their representatives, including at preconstruction, safety, CQC, and partnering meetings.
Provide construction briefings and reports.
Review submittals designated for Government approval.
Review and analyze construction schedules; provide notes, comments, and recommendations on progress schedules, network diagrams, the Contractor’s Safety Plan, and the CQC Plan.
Monitor construction work for compliance with the contract and the Contractor’s submitted plans, including project CQC requirements.
Prepare Construction Representative’s Reports (CRRs) and Contract Construction Compliance Notices (CCCNs).
Report instances of non-compliance with safety requirements.
Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements, measurements and assurance surveying, and materials testing.
Witness testing of waste, gas, water, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, elevator, boiler, and energy monitoring control systems.
Review daily CQC and Contractor Production Reports (CPRs), monitor Submittal Status Log updates, and review other required documentation.
Work with CSET and FEAD/ROICC personnel and the construction Contractor’s representative to complete field pay estimate worksheets.
Notify FEAD/ROICC Leadership of disagreements, discrepancies, or major problems.
Assist with pre-final inspections and provide advice for modification negotiations.
Maintain working files and use NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) to manage electronic submittals and documents.
Prepare independent construction cost estimates for contract modifications and a narrative assessing each proposed change’s impact on the Contractor’s operations.
Provide construction photographic and record drawing services.
Perform constructability reviews and spot-check construction plans and specifications for completeness, accuracy, and constructability at the beginning and throughout each construction phase.
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs).
Verify construction technical competencies and qualifications necessary to confirm the required level of workmanship.
Monitor contractors’ preparation of as-built documents, review submitted as-built drawings for completeness and accuracy, and advise appropriate Government personnel in writing regarding acceptability.
Identify critical and long lead-time materials and recommend procurement strategies to avoid negative impacts on quality, cost, and schedule.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan; BB&E is 100% employee-owned
Discretionary bonus
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with health care concierge
Employer-provided short-term and long-term disability
Employer-provided life insurance
Optional supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection benefits
Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
Tuition reimbursement and professional development
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Homeownership Benefits
Pet insurance discount