Construction Surveillance Engineer

Bristol Alliance of Companies•Goose Creek, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Surveillance Engineer (CSE) will provide management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services, including inspection, quality assurance, ESS compliance monitoring, and contract administration. The role involves supporting repair, demolition, and new construction projects across all trades typical for such work. The specific workload will be determined upon arrival.

Requirements

A minimum of seven (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.
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.
Average agility and dexterity, involving moderate walking over rough surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing ladders, walking up and down stairs, recurring lifting of moderately heavy objects less than 50 lbs., and regular visits to construction sites.
Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and authoritatively in English both orally and in writing.
Experience in preparing correspondence, written 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, 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 ongoing preparation.
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.
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

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s 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.
Substitution for degree requirement: an additional five (5) years of experience beyond the minimum seven (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.

Responsibilities

Coordinate contractor requests for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes, and similar items.
Attend and take notes at meetings and conferences, including Preconstruction Conferences, Safety Meetings, Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Meetings, and Partnering Meetings, providing information to the FEAD/ROICC or their representative.
Provide construction briefings and reports.
Review submittals designated for Government approval.
Review and analyze construction schedules, providing notes, comments, and recommendations on Progress Schedules, Network Diagrams, Contractor’s Safety Plan, and CQC Plan.
Monitor construction work for compliance with the contract and Contractor submitted plans regarding project CQC.
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 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and Contractor Production Reports (CPRs), monitor the updating of Submittal Status Logs, and other required documentation.
Work with CSET 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 using NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) for electronic submittals and documents.
Prepare an independent construction cost estimate for modifications to construction contracts, including a narrative assessment of the impact of proposed changes on the Contractor’s operations.
Provide construction photographic and record drawing services.
Perform Constructability Review Services, including spot checks for completeness and accuracy of construction plans and specifications, and to determine constructability at the beginning and duration of each construction phase.
Manage Requests for Information (RFIs).