Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer
About The Position
BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer (SCSE) to join our team, supporting NAVFAC construction surveillance and management services at The Charleston Naval Complex (CNC) and is located in Charleston, South Carolina. The SCSE provides management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services, including construction inspection, quality assurance, safety and environmental compliance monitoring, and contract administration. The SCSE may oversee a team of CSEs and CSETs across related construction projects, providing senior guidance and consistency for major construction efforts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET), Construction Management (ABET/ACCE), or Architecture (NAAB); a related degree plus 7 additional years of experience beyond the base requirement may substitute.
- Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, or Project Engineer on commercial/industrial, utility, or waterfront contracts valued over $10 million.
- Working knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6, Microsoft Project).
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and RS Means/CostWorks.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing management and preparing formal correspondence.
- Candidates must have completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Training within the past two years and hold a USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certification, OR obtain one within 60 days of onboarding.
- U.S. Citizenship and a valid driver's license are required.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Government submittal review process, coordinating with NAVFAC's design team and Designer of Record for technical validation.
- Review construction schedules (P6 CPM Network Analysis), progress charts, and provide recommendations for acceptance.
- Monitor construction work for Contractor Quality Control (CQC) compliance and prepare Construction Representative's Reports (CRRs).
- Prepare Contract Construction Compliance Notices (CCCNs) when workmanship, materials, or safety fall out of compliance.
- Attend and lead weekly construction progress briefings, safety meetings, CQC meetings, and partnering meetings.
- Monitor environmental protection compliance, materials testing, and system commissioning testing.
- Review contractor payment requests and provide cost estimating services for contract modifications.
- Oversee as-built and record drawing accuracy, and lead constructability reviews of plans and specifications.
- Manage RFI responses, closeout documentation, and GIS database compliance.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
