CONSTRUCTION SURVEILLANCE ENGINEER

Bristol Alliance of Companies • Corpus Christi, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Surveillance Engineer (CSE) will provide management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services, including inspection, quality assurance, monitoring ESS compliance, and contract administration. The role supports repair, demolition, and new construction projects for various commands and tenants on the installation, encompassing all typical trades. Specific workload details will be provided 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. Duties involve moderate walking over rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing ladders, walking up and down several flights of stairs or similar activities, recurring lifting of moderately heavy objects less than 50 lbs. such as testing or measuring equipment, 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 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.
• 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 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.
• 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

Responsibilities

• Coordinate contractor requests for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes, and other similar items.
• Attend meetings and conferences, taking notes and providing information to the FEAD/ROICC or their representative. This includes Preconstruction Conferences, Safety Meetings, Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Meetings, and Partnering Meetings.
• Provide construction briefings and reports.
• Review 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 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; 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 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 the field pay estimate worksheet 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 construction 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 Phase of Construction.
• Manage Requests for Information (RFI).

Benefits

• paid time off
• paid holidays
• comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior