Construction Management / Surveillance Engineer (CSE)

• Coordinate requests from Construction Contractor and Client. Coordinate request from the construction Contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes and other similar items. This will require liaison with the ROICC and appropriate base personnel.
• Attend Meetings and Conferences. Includes attending, taking notes, providing information to the ROICC or the ROICC’s representative at meetings, conferences, and briefings.
• The CSE shall conduct construction progress briefings once every week for the Government ROICC Representative. In addition to general progress on each construction contract, significant events, problems, starts or completion shall be briefed.
• Review of Submittals. CSE shall provide review of submittals designated for Government approval. Review shall include reviewing and providing written comments and recommendations, for approval or disapproval, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
• Provide construction schedule review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations on Progress Schedules and Network Diagrams, Schedule Submittal Requirements, Contractor’s Safety Plan, and CQC Plan.
• Monitor construction work for project CQC compliance with the contract and Contractor-submitted plans. The CSE shall monitor the construction work and assure that the quality control management performed by the construction Contractor is adequate to assure that construction complies with contract documents. The CSE shall perform checks of the construction to assure adequacy of the construction Contractor’s quality control program.
• Prepare Construction Representative’s Reports and Contract Construction Compliance Notices.
• Report instances of non-compliance with safety requirements and monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements.
• 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 Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Reports and Contractor Production Reports (CPRs).
• Assist conducting pre-final inspections and Cost Estimating Services.
• Take and provide to the Government complete progress, record, and other construction photographs. Construction Photographic Services include Report Progress Photographs, Completion Photographs, and Special Construction Operations Photographs.
• The CSE shall monitor and assure construction contractor field maintenance of “as-built” drawings.
• The CSE shall 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.
• As part of Constructability Review, the CSE shall review the design plans and specifications to determine the constructability of the facility as detailed in the drawings and specifications.
• Complete the closeout checklist in accordance with NAVFAC processes and procedures.
• Shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Urban Planning or equivalent. The CSE may substitute the degree requirement with 12 years of relevant 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, DoD/MILCON, utility or waterfront related contracts valued in excess of $5 million.
• 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 Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Professional; and RS Means/CostWorks.
• Average physical agility and dexterity. CSE 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, and regular visits to construction sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and authoritatively in English both orally and in writing.

in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in 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, 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 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.
• OSHA-30 Construction Safety Training (within past 2 years)
• Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Certification (or obtain certification within 60 days of project onboarding.
• Possess a current, valid driver’s license.
• U.S. citizenship required.