Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician

BB&E•North Charleston, SC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

BB&E is seeking a Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician 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. This role involves providing overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects, reviewing contractor quality control plans, monitoring quality control processes, and ensuring work quality aligns with specifications and industry standards.

Requirements

A minimum of 5 years of verified experience as a Quality Control Manager working for General Contractors on NAVFAC or US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects OR 10 years of verified foreman experience in one or more of the following trades: Concrete; Mechanical; Electrical; Masonry; or Carpentry on commercial/industrial/military projects; residential experience does not qualify.
Must complete the USACE Construction CQM Certification.
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.
May be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs.

Responsibilities

Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects.
Review and provide recommendations toward approval of the contractor quality control plan in conjunction with the Construction Manager (CM).
Attend selective quality control (QC), preparatory, and initial meetings, and monitor three-phase checklists for accuracy and thoroughness.
Provide relevant remarks on Government Quality Assurance (QA) reports, particularly on critical, definable features of work included.
Take/file/distribute progress photos.
Validate quantity, condition, and approval of materials on site prior to the Government issuing invoice payments.
Coordinate support to review and witness successful testing and commissioning/certification of critical systems (i.e., mechanical - HVAC/TABS/DALTS/DDC, electrical -pad mounted transformers/high-voltage systems/switchgear/automatic transfer switches/frequency converters, fire and life safety/fire protection systems, roofing systems, and underwater structures).
Assure quality workmanship in accordance with specifications and industry standards on concrete/masonry/stucco/ building, envelope/structural steel/bolting/welding, and other building materials/structural systems, as required.
Attend/witness selected tests and review all applicable test reports and results.
Keep the Government sponsor advised as to the status of projects under his/her administrative and technical control.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages
Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan
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