Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician

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.  

BB&E is currently looking for a Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician to support the NAVFAC Southeast (SE) Headquarters, Public Works Departments (PWD) and Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC). This position is for NS Jacksonville in Jacksonville, Florida. 

• →Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects
• →In conjunction with the Construction Manager (CM), review and provide recommendations toward approval of contractor quality control plan
• →Attend selective quality control (QC), preparatory and initial meetings, and monitor three-phase checklists for accuracy and thoroughness
• →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
• →Take/file/distribute progress photos
• →Validate quantity, condition, and approval of materials on site prior to Government issuing invoice payments
• →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). 
• →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
• →Attend/witness selected tests and review all applicable test reports and results
• →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

It is expected that the minimum professional experience requirements have been met, as listed below:

• Primarily operates in an outdoor environment where various weather conditions could be encountered, depending on the location and season.
• May encounter extreme temperatures, airborne particles, fumes, chemicals, or loud noise.
• Worksites might contain high-voltage equipment, exposed wires, and other electrical hazards that will require strict adherence to safety protocols. 

• 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
• Must complete the USACE Construction CQM Certification