Construction Surveillance Engineer

BB&E is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.   Position Summary  BB&E is currently looking for a Construction Surveillance Engineer (CSE) to support the NAVFAC Southeast (SE) Headquarters, Public Works Departments (PWD) and Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) offices across the NAVFAC SE Area of Responsibility (AOR). This position is at Naval Air Station Whiting Field near Milton, FL.  Job Duties & Responsibilities  The CSE shall provide management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services such as construction inspection, quality assurance, monitoring ESS compliance and contract administration. The 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 request 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 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 CQC and contractor production reports (CPRs); monitor the updating of Submittal Status Logs; and other required documentation Work with the CSE 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 conducting pre-final inspections Provide advice for modification negotiations Maintain working files; NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) will be used 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 to determine the constructability of the facility at the beginning and duration of each phase of construction Manage requests for information (RFIs) Requirements U.S. Citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain a NACI/CAC is required A valid driver’s license is required Certification: 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; completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Training within the past 2 years is required Software: Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with the use of scheduling software, including but not limited to Primavera SureTrack/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 Strong Communication Skills: 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 Knowledge Experience in developing and maintaining complex, long-term, multi-year program construction management activities including submittal and request for information (RFI) processing 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 Construction technical competencies and qualifications to verify that a specific level of workmanship was obtained Experience & Education  Experience: 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 in excess of $5 million Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university; Construction Management from an ABET or ACCE accredited university; or Architecture from a NAAB accredited university OR  The CSE may substitute the degree requirement with an additional 5 years of experience beyond the experience 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 $5 million Physical Requirements and Work Environment  Physical Requirements: Average agility and dexterity; will be required to perform duties that 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; must have the ability to: stand/walk/kneel/crouch and to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time; operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; lift up to 50 lbs.; speak clearly so listeners can understand; understand the speech of another person; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; see details of objects that are more than a few feet away; work on-site 5 days a week and make regular visits to construction sites Work Environment: Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions; occasionally required to navigate rough terrain, work in confined spaces, and operate at heights PPE & Safety: Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary; may encounter hazards or contaminants during work tasks Benefits Compensation, Benefits & Perks  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 *Applies only to full-time employees  *BB&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.