Construction Surveillance Engineer
$5,000,000–$5,000,000 year
On-siteJacksonville, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Manage construction surveillance for NAVFAC Southeast projects, including inspection, quality assurance, and contract administration for repair, demolition, and new construction. Coordinate outage requests, excavation permits, and haul routes while attending preconstruction, safety, and quality control meetings. Review submittals, analyze progress schedules, and monitor compliance with the Contractor's Quality Control Plan. Prepare Construction Representative Reports, Contract Construction Compliance Notices, and independent cost estimates for modifications. Witness testing for waste, gas, water, and mechanical systems; manage RFIs and as-built documentation. Maintain electronic files using eCMS and provide photographic services and constructability reviews. This role requires a U.S. citizen with a valid driver's license and a minimum of seven years of experience in construction management or quality control. A Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or architecture is required, along with a valid USACE CQM certificate. Candidates must possess strong scheduling software proficiency and complete 30-hour OSHA training.
Required Qualifications
- 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 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
- 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 it within 60 days of onboarding
- Must hold a certificate in USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Training (maintain a 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
- 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 work both indoor/outdoor (with exposure to the elements)
- Must be able to work in confined spaces and under varying environmental conditions, including heat, cold, humidity, rain, wind, dust, and noise
- 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 have sufficient visual and auditory acuity to perform tasks safely and effectively, including reading instruments, recognizing hazards, and communicating on active construction sites
- 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
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