Construction Surveillance Engineer

BB&E•Barksdale Air Force Base, LA

About The Position

BB&E is an employee-owned, full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors. Position Summary BB&E is currently looking for a Construction Surveillance Engineer to support the NAVFAC Southeast (SE) Headquarters, Public Works Departments (PWD), and Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) in Barksdale, LA.

Requirements

Construction technical competencies and qualifications to verify that a specific level of workmanship was obtained
Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with the use of scheduling software, including but not limited to Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6 and Microsoft Project
Proficiency in using computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Professional; and RS Means/CostWorks
Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and authoritatively in English both orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, writing reports, and briefing management personnel
Experience in developing and maintaining complex, long-term, multi-year program construction management activities, including submittal and Request for Information (RFI) processing
Experience and familiarity with Federal building design criteria and construction guide specifications
Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, e.g., proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation
Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes, pricing the value of needed work, and providing recommendations for equitable adjustments
Ability to monitor the preparation of as-built activities of contractors to ensure that those documents are being prepared on an ongoing basis; ability to review contractor submissions of as-built drawings for completeness and accuracy, and advise in writing the appropriate Government personnel as to the acceptability of such submissions
Ability to identify critical and long lead-time materials and recommend procurement strategies to prevent negative impact on quality, cost, and schedule
Completed 30-hour OSHA Construction Training within the past 2 years OR obtain within 60 days of onboarding
Must hold a certificate in USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Training (maintain valid 5-year certificate) or obtain certification within 60 days of onboarding
U.S. Citizen
A valid driver’s license
A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or Quality Control Manager on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility, or waterfront related contracts valued over $5M
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: a degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited university; a degree in construction management from an ABET or ACCE-accredited university; or a degree in architecture from a NAAB-accredited university
Substitute the degree requirement with an additional 5 years of experience beyond the requirement of a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or Quality Control Manager on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility, or waterfront-related contracts valued over $5M
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, crouch, crawl, navigate across uneven ground that is common at construction sites and climb for extended periods as well as when traveling to and from job sites
Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds regularly
Must be able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
Must be able to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise
Must be able to wear and use required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, steel-toed boots, fall protection safety vests and high-visibility reflective safety vests
Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
Must be able to drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, sometimes multiple times per day, and may be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs

Responsibilities

Provide management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services such as construction inspection, quality assurance, monitoring ESS compliance and contract administration; construction work includes repair, demolition, and new construction that the office executes for various commands and tenants on the installation; work will encompass all trades that are typical for repair, demolition, and new construction projects; specific workload will be identified upon arrival
Coordinate requests from the construction Contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes, and other similar items
Attend meetings and conferences, take notes, provide information to the FEAD/ROICC or the FEAD/ROICC’s representative at meetings, conferences, and briefings; includes: Preconstruction Conference, Safety Meetings, Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Meetings, Partnering Meetings
Provide construction briefings and reports
Provide review of submittals designated for Government approval
Provide construction schedule review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations on Progress Schedules and Network Diagrams, Contractor’s Safety Plan, and CQC Plan
Monitor construction work for project CQC compliance with the contract and the Contractor's submitted plans
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; monitor measurements and assurance surveying; monitor 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 the updating of Submittal Status Logs; and other required documentation
Work with the CSET and FEAD/ROICC personnel to complete, together with the construction Contractor’s representative, the field pay estimate worksheet for the construction contract
Notify FEAD/ROICC Leadership of disagreements, discrepancies, or major problems
Assist in conducting pre-final inspections
Provide advice for modification negotiations
Maintain working files; use NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) to manage electronic submittals and documents
Prepare an independent construction cost estimate for modifications to construction contracts; prepare, for each modification cost estimate, a narrative assessment of the impact of the proposed change on the construction Contractor’s operations
Provide construction photographic and record drawing services
Perform constructability review services; perform spot checks for completeness and accuracy of the construction plans and specifications, and determine the constructability of the facility at the beginning and duration of each Phase of Construction
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs)

Benefits

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 & Long-Term disability
Employer-provided Life insurance
Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
Tuition reimbursement & professional development
Employee referral program
Employee discounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Pet insurance discount