Engineering Technician

KINAOLE SERVICE CENTER• Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI, US, HI

About The Position

Ho'olaulima Government Solutions LLC (HGS) is seeking an Engineering Technician to provide construction oversight and inspection support for Government construction projects. The role monitors contractor performance, quality assurance, safety, and environmental compliance; provides technical oversight across multiple construction contracts; and documents whether construction activities conform to contract requirements and project standards. The Engineering Technician supports the Construction Manager/Construction Oversight Engineer and maintains project records in the electronic Construction Management System (eCMS) or another approved project-specific system. The position also supports construction meetings and inspections, reviews quality-control documentation, as-built drawings, DD Form 1354 documentation, and contractor correspondence, and provides written comments and recommendations to Government personnel. It participates in final acceptance and testing of major building systems and assists with constructability reviews as requested. The work follows NAVFAC BPMS, Kilo-Grams, and applicable NETOPS requirements.

Requirements

Five years of recent experience as a construction inspector or tradesperson.
Basic understanding of engineering, architecture, or construction trades.
Current certification of successful completion of the USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors course. The course may be completed within 45 calendar days of task order award; certification is valid for five years, and must be renewed if it expires during the task order period of performance.
Knowledge of the three phases of control and the Construction Quality Management process.
Demonstrated ability and experience inspecting materials, workmanship, construction, and installation of various systems.
Up-to-date knowledge of construction practices and techniques, including appropriate applications of construction materials and installation methods.
Demonstrated knowledge of the latest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Current certification in concrete inspection, structural steel inspection, plumbing inspection, electrical inspection, HVAC inspection, or other trade-related inspection certifications.

Responsibilities

Furnish designated Government representatives with documentation verifying whether construction activities conform to contract requirements.
Monitor construction contractor performance related to onsite quality assurance and safety compliance.
Coordinate construction operations among contractors, installation personnel, and other Government agencies.
Provide technical oversight of multiple construction contracts to support compliance with contract requirements and project standards.
Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the construction contractor's quality control program.
Participate in preconstruction meetings, post-award kickoff meetings, partnering activities, and other required construction meetings or workshops.
Attend quality control, preparatory, and initial meetings, and monitor three-phase control checklists for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
Follow NAVFAC Business Process Management System (BPMS), Kilo-Grams, and applicable Naval Engineering Training and Operating Procedures Standards (NETOPS) when executing required tasks.
Provide direct support to the Construction Manager/Construction Oversight Engineer, including related duties as required.
Maintain accurate and current project working files using eCMS or another approved project-specific construction management system.
Monitor compliance with applicable environmental protection requirements and document findings.
Identify, report, and document instances of non-compliance with established quality control and safety requirements.
Monitor and document contractor construction surveying, materials and system testing, and inspect off-site stored materials when applicable.
Coordinate with Government representatives and appropriate contractor personnel before required inspections and meetings, including the NAVFAC Red Zone meeting.
Review interim and final DD Form 1354 documentation and provide comments and recommendations to the Government.
Monitor contractors’ preparation of as-built documentation; review submitted as-built drawings for completeness and accuracy and provide written recommendations regarding acceptability.
Participate in final acceptance and testing of major building systems, including fire protection and elevator certifications, TAB, DALT, and HVAC DDC systems; provide documented comments and recommendations regarding acceptance or rejection based on contract conformance.
Review contractor correspondence and recommend appropriate Government responses.
Assist with constructability reviews as requested and provide written review comments and recommendations.