Construction Surveillance Engineer

BB&E•North Charleston, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is seeking a Construction Surveillance Engineer (CSE) to support NAVFAC Southeast (SE) Headquarters, Public Works Departments (PWD) and Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) at The Charleston Naval Complex (CNC) in Charleston, South Carolina. The CSE will provide management support for construction services including inspection, quality assurance, ESS compliance monitoring, and contract administration for repair, demolition, and new construction projects across all trades.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required.
A valid driver’s license is required.
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.
Completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Training within the past 2 years is required.
Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with scheduling software, including Primavera SureTrack/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.
Strong Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and authoritatively in English both orally and in writing.
Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in 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.
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, price the value of needed work, and provide 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 on-going 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.
Construction technical competencies and qualifications to verify that a specific level of workmanship was obtained.
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 in excess of $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.
OR The CSE may substitute the degree requirement with an additional 5 years of experience beyond the experience 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 $5 million.
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.
Coordinate contractor requests for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes, and other similar items.
Attend meetings and conferences, take notes, and provide information to the FEAD/ROICC or their representative.
Provide construction briefings and reports.
Review submittals designated for Government approval.
Provide construction schedule review/analysis and comments on progress schedules, network diagrams, Contractor’s Safety Plan, and CQC Plan.
Monitor construction work for project CQC compliance with the contract and Contractor 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, measurements and assurance surveying, and materials testing.
Witness testing of various systems including waste, gas, water, electrical, HVAC, 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 CSE and FEAD/ROICC personnel to complete field pay estimate worksheets with the construction Contractor’s representative.
Notify FEAD/ROICC Leadership of disagreements, discrepancies, or major problems.
Assist in conducting pre-final inspections.
Provide advice for modification negotiations.
Maintain working files and manage electronic submittals and documents using NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS).
Prepare an independent construction cost estimate for modifications to construction contracts, including a narrative assessment of the impact on the Contractor’s operations.
Provide construction photographic and record drawing services.
Perform constructability review services, spot checks for completeness and accuracy of construction plans and specifications, and determine constructability at the beginning and duration of each construction phase.
Manage requests for information (RFIs).
Monitor the preparation of as-built activities by contractors to ensure ongoing preparation.
Review contractor submissions of as-built drawings for completeness and accuracy and advise Government personnel on acceptability.
Identify critical and long lead-time materials and recommend procurement strategies to prevent negative impacts on quality, cost, and schedule.
Verify that a specific level of workmanship was obtained through construction technical competencies and qualifications.

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 & 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