Field Engineer/ Construction Manager

SJS Executives, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 paid federal holidays

80 hours PTO accrual

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Benefits package

Job summary

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, seeks an experienced Construction Manager/Field Engineer to support ongoing Navy facility construction in Virginia Beach. The role is full-time with a salary of $55.28–$57.69 per hour, equivalent to about $115,000–$118,000 yearly, plus benefits including 11 federal holidays and PTO.

Responsibilities include navigating NAVFAC requirements with leadership, reviewing drawings, coordinating meetings, and managing contractor

Qualifications

• Valid Real ID is required for this position.
• Engineering degree from ABET-accredited university or architecture degree from NAAB-accredited university, or construction management/engineering technology degree from ABET-accredited university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) is desirable, but not required.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience as Construction Manager/Project Manager/Field Engineer/Quality Control Manager on facilities exceeding $5M.
• Must be eligible for CAC access and pass drug test and a thorough background check for military installation access.

Responsibilities

• Communicate NAVFAC requirements across multiple levels to obtain decisive action from stakeholders.
• Review pre-final drawings and specs for constructability and field compatibility.
• Participate in pre-award FACDs and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate post-award meetings, kickoffs, and turnover planning.
• Review contractor submittals and QC/QA plans for approval or rejection.
• Visit sites to monitor progress and ensure contractor quality control per contract.
• Provide technical solutions to unforeseen problems during construction.
• Assist with project modifications and negotiations.
• Support payment determinations and retainage recommendations.
• Document contractor progress and report findings to the Contract Officer.

Education

Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

Architecture degree (NAAB-accredited)

Construction management or engineering technology degree (ABET-accredited)

Job description

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, Construction Manager/Field Engineer to work full time for SJS Executives supporting ongoing construction operations in a US Navy Facility in Virginia Beach.

The salary range for this position is $55.28/hr to $57.69/hr (equivalent to $115,000-$118,000 yearly).

• SJS also offers 11 paid federal holidays, 80 hours of PTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of additional benefits.

Qualified Candidates will be contacted via text. Do not call.

Responsibilities

• You will tactfully and professionally communicate (orally and in writing) NAVFAC requirements and positions/views and be capable of engaging at multiple levels of authority to obtain decisive action from affected parties, including Construction Contractors (Contractors), supported commands, and other agencies. Your recommendations will be strongly considered in forming the basis of final action by field office leadership.
• You will review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions.
• You will participate in pre-award contract meetings, such as Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACDs) meetings and constructability reviews.
• Coordinate post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings, preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings, LEED coordination meetings (if necessary), Facility Turnover Planning Meetings, and final inspections.
• Review contractor administrative submittals, such as schedules (both bar charts and networks); environmental protection plans; design and construction quality control plans; health and safety and accident prevention plans; coordinate reviews and recommend approval or rejection of technical “Government-approved” submittals, such as shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer’s instructions, test plans/reports, certificates, and O&M data, on deadline.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives; review CQC reports and attend QC meetings. Recommend necessary action to assure contractor’s quality control program is provided in accordance with the contract requirements and that three phases of quality control are being utilized.
• Based on technical knowledge and coordination with designer and construction contractor, provide technical solutions to unforeseen problems during construction.
• Assist with preparation of sketches and drawings in support of negotiations and issuance of project modifications.
• Provide technical support for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation, and resolution.
• Review and recommend approval of contractors' schedules of prices as the basis for payments and invoices. Provide recommendations for retainage and/or withholding of funds as required.
• Document and monitor each contractor’s technical compliance and progress relative to assigned contracts or task orders.
• Review construction contractor quarterly reports that were submitted to the Contract Officer documenting the contractor’s
• Progress, identify any problems/issues with the contractor’s performance and recommend possible notice or action to be taken by the Contract Officer. Include any significant quality and performance failures in a report to the Contract Officer (such as adverse QA reports, non-compliance notices, deficiencies or delays).
• Document and report any known or perceived vulnerability to fraud associated with any contract or task order you are monitoring.
• Other construction management-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
• A degree in engineering from a four-year accredited Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) university or an architecture degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited university OR a degree in construction management or engineering technology from a four-year accredited Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) university.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) / Registered Architect (RA) is highly desirable, but not required.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Field Engineer or Quality Control Manager (QCM) on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility or waterfront-related contracts valued in excess of $5 million.
• Sound understanding of the management and supervision of construction operations.
• Sound understanding of engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable to construction.
• Must have a clear background to be eligible to receive a US Defense Department issued Common Access Card (CAC) for Information Technology access rights.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors.