Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician

Description

• Provide relevant remarks on Government Quality Assurance (QA) reports (or in identified section of Contractor's QC reports), particularly on critical, definable features of work included
• Attend/witness selected tests and review all applicable test reports and results
• 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).
• Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects
• 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
• In conjunction with the Construction Manager (CM), review and provide recommendations toward approval of contractor quality control plan
• Keep the Government sponsor advised as to the status of projects under his/her administrative and technical control, but the responsibility to plan and carry out the assignment is accomplished independently
• Validate quantity, condition, and approval of materials on site prior to Government issuing invoice payments
• Attend selective quality control (QC), preparatory and initial meetings, and monitor three-phase checklists for accuracy and thoroughness
• Take/file/distribute progress photos

Requirements

• 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 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 be able to drive company or personal vehicles to and from field locations, sometimes multiple times per day, and may be required to work variable shifts depending on project needs
• Must be able to work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
• Primarily operates in an outdoor environment where various weather conditions could be encountered, depending on the location and season
• Must have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
• 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 following trades: Concrete; Mechanical; Electrical; Masonry; or Carpentry on commercial/industrial/military projects; residential experience does not qualify
• Applies only to full-time employees
• Must complete the USACE Construction CQM Certification
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise

Benefits

• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• Pet insurance discount
• *Employer-provided Life insurance
• Employee referral program
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan - BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• Employee discounts
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance