Construction Surveillance Engineer

• Provide management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services such as construction inspection, quality assurance, monitoring ESS compliance and contract administration; construction work includes repair, demolition, and new construction that the office executes for various commands and tenants on the installation; work will encompass all trades that are typical for repair, demolition, and new construction projects; specific workload will be identified upon arrival
• Coordinate requests from the construction Contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes, and other similar items
• Attend meetings and conferences, take notes, provide information to the FEAD/ROICC or the FEAD/ROICC’s representative at meetings, conferences, and briefings; includes: Preconstruction Conference, Safety Meetings, Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Meetings, Partnering Meetings
• Provide construction briefings and reports
• Provide review of 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 the Contractor's 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 CQC and Contractor Production Reports (CPRs); monitor the updating of Submittal Status Logs; and other required documentation
• Work with the CSET and FEAD/ROICC personnel to complete, together with the construction Contractor’s representative, the field pay estimate worksheet for the construction contract
• Notify FEAD/ROICC Leadership of disagreements, discrepancies, or major problems
• Assist in conducting pre-final inspections
• Provide advice for modification negotiations
• Maintain working files; use NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) to manage electronic submittals and documents
• Prepare an independent construction cost estimate for modifications to construction contracts; prepare, for each modification cost estimate, a narrative assessment of the impact of the proposed change on the construction Contractor’s operations
• Provide construction photographic and record drawing services
• Perform constructability review services; perform spot checks for completeness and accuracy of the construction plans and specifications, and determine the constructability of the facility at the beginning and duration of each Phase of Construction
• Manage Requests for Information (RFIs)

• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and authoritatively in English both orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, writing 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, pricing the value of needed work, and providing 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 ongoing 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 OR obtain within 60 days of onboarding
• 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

• A minimum of 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 over $5M
• Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: a 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
• Substitute the degree requirement with an additional 5 years of experience beyond the requirement of a minimum of 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 over $5M

• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to sit/stand for extended periods
• Ability to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Ability to walk/climb/knee/crouch and reach
• Ability to work on rough terrain when necessary
• Exposure to hazards/contaminants at times
• Ability to work in confined spaces and/or heights
• Able to wear the required PPE

• 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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