Construction Surveillance Technician - CST

Parsons; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons seeks a qualified Construction Surveillance Technician to support overseas DoD construction and security requirements at RMF Molesworth, UK. The CST will monitor compliance, perform QA inspections, and coordinate with contractors and government staff.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in construction security, an active TS/SCI clearance, and 2+ years overseas experience, with willingness to work extended hours as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in construction security surveillance or related fields.
• Current Construction Surveillance Technician certification must be included with application.
• At least 2 years of overseas DoD construction service experience.
• Ability to work extended hours, weekends, and up to 60 hours weekly when required.
• Strong written and verbal communication; independent in dynamic overseas settings.
• Active TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security surveillance across construction lifecycle to identify risks.
• Monitor sites, personnel, materials, and practices for security compliance.
• Support countermeasures and industrial security activities as needed.
• Perform QA inspections ensuring work meets plans and security standards.
• Coordinate with contractors, government personnel, and stakeholders.
• Review activities for vulnerabilities and deviations from procedures.
• Maintain surveillance and quality assurance documentation.
• Report security concerns and deficiencies through established channels.
• Assist with corrective action tracking and verification.
• Support overseas DoD construction projects and site access safety rules.
• Provide updates to government and contractor stakeholders.

Skills

Construction surveillance

Technical surveillance countermeasures

Industrial security

Quality assurance

Overseas work experience

Top Secret SCI clearance

Job description

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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking a qualified Construction Surveillance Technician (CST) to support overseas Department of Defense construction and security requirements at RMF Molesworth, UK. The Construction Surveillance Technician will provide construction security surveillance, monitor compliance with security standards, and support the protection of sensitive facilities, systems, and construction activities. This role requires a strong understanding of construction practices, security protocols, quality assurance, and overseas DoD project requirements.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conduct construction security surveillance activities to identify and mitigate security risks throughout the construction lifecycle
• Monitor construction sites, personnel, materials, equipment, and work practices for compliance with applicable security requirements
• Support technical surveillance countermeasures and industrial security activities, as required
• Perform construction quality assurance inspections and verify that work is completed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and security standards
• Provide hands‑on supervisory construction support and coordinate with contractors, government representatives, security personnel, and project stakeholders
• Review construction activities for potential vulnerabilities, unauthorized changes, or deviations from approved procedures
• Maintain detailed surveillance, inspection, and quality assurance documentation
• Report security concerns, construction deficiencies, and other issues through established procedures
• Assist with corrective action tracking and verify that identified deficiencies are resolved
• Support overseas DoD construction projects and comply with applicable site access, security, safety, and operational requirements
• Work extended hours, weekends, holidays, and schedules of up to 60 hours per week when mission requirements dictate
• Protect sensitive information and maintain strict compliance with security policies and procedures
• Coordinate with project leadership to support schedule milestones and maintain construction progress
• Provide clear written and verbal updates to government and contractor stakeholders

What Required Skills You’ll Bring

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in construction security surveillance, technical surveillance countermeasures, industrial security, construction quality assurance, or hands‑on supervisory construction
• Current Construction Surveillance Technician certification; a copy of the certification must be included with the application
• Minimum of 2 years of experience providing construction services overseas in support of the Department of Defense
• Ability to work holidays, weekends, extended shifts, and up to 60 hours per week when required
• Strong understanding of construction processes, site operations, and quality assurance practices
• Ability to identify security vulnerabilities and construction deficiencies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a dynamic overseas environment
• Ability to coordinate with contractors, government personnel, security professionals, and other project stakeholders
• Active TS/SCI clearance

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring

• Completion of the Department of State Construction Surveillance Technician Course SE631
• Completion of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction training
• Security Systems Management certification
• ICD 705 certification
• Experience supporting secure construction or sensitive compartmented information facility projects
• Experience with construction security, industrial security, or technical surveillance countermeasures in an overseas environment
• Familiarity with Department of Defense, Department of State, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers construction and security requirements
• Experience conducting formal inspections, quality assurance reviews, and deficiency assessments
• Experience preparing construction surveillance reports, inspection records, and project status updates

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Top Secret SCI security clearance is required for this position.

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and su