Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer

BB&E; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (BB&E is

Discretionary bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance with

Short-Term & Long-Term disability

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition reimbursement & professional发展

Employee referral program

Employee discounts

EAP

Job summary

BB&E is seeking a Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer to support NAVFAC construction surveillance and management services at The Charleston Naval Complex in Charleston, SC. The role oversees QA/QC, safety and environmental compliance, and contract administration, potentially leading a team of CSEs/CSETs on multi-million-dollar projects.

You will coordinate submittals, schedules, and progress with NAVFAC design teams, provide cost estimates for modifications, and ensure constructability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in ABET-accredited engineering, construction management or architecture; higher experience may substitute.
• 12+ years as Construction Manager/Field Engineer/Project Engineer on large contracts (> $10M).
• US Citizenship and valid driver's license required.
• 30 Hour OSHA Construction Training within past two years and CQM certification (or obtain within 60 days).

Responsibilities

• Manage Government submittal review with NAVFAC design team for validation.
• Review schedules (P6/SureTrak) and progress charts; advise on acceptance.
• Monitor Contractor Quality Control and prepare CRRs.
• Issue CCCNs for non-compliance of workmanship, materials, or safety.
• Lead weekly progress briefings, safety meetings, and CQC/partnering meetings.
• Oversee environmental compliance, materials testing, and system commissioning tests.
• Review contractor payment requests; provide cost estimates for modifications.
• Oversee as-built/record drawings; conduct constructability reviews of plans and specs.
• Manage RFI responses, closeout docs, and GIS database compliance.

Skills

Scheduling knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Architecture

Tools

Primavera Suretrak

P3

P6

Microsoft Project

RS Means/CostWorks

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Position Summary

BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer (SCSE) to join our team, supporting NAVFAC construction surveillance and management services at The Charleston Naval Complex (CNC) and is located in Charleston, South Carolina.

The SCSE provides management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services, including construction inspection, quality assurance, safety and environmental compliance monitoring, and contract administration. The SCSE may oversee a team of CSEs and CSETs across related construction projects, providing senior guidance and consistency for major construction efforts.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the Government submittal review process, coordinating with NAVFAC's design team and Designer of Record for technical validation.
• Review construction schedules (P6 CPM Network Analysis), progress charts, and provide recommendations for acceptance.
• Monitor construction work for Contractor Quality Control (CQC) compliance and prepare Construction Representative's Reports (CRRs).
• Prepare Contract Construction Compliance Notices (CCCNs) when workmanship, materials, or safety fall out of compliance.
• Attend and lead weekly construction progress briefings, safety meetings, CQC meetings, and partnering meetings.
• Monitor environmental protection compliance, materials testing, and system commissioning testing.
• Review contractor payment requests and provide cost estimating services for contract modifications.
• Oversee as-built and record drawing accuracy, and lead constructability reviews of plans and specifications.
• Manage RFI responses, closeout documentation, and GIS database compliance.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET), Construction Management (ABET/ACCE), or Architecture (NAAB); a related degree plus 7 additional years of experience beyond the base requirement may substitute.

• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, or Project Engineer on commercial/industrial, utility, or waterfront contracts valued over $10 million.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6, Microsoft Project).
• Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and RS Means/CostWorks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience briefing management and preparing formal correspondence.
• Candidates must have completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Training within the past two years and hold a USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certification, OR obtain one within 60 days of onboarding. U.S. Citizenship and a valid driver's license are required.

Physical Requirements

To successfully perform the essential duties of this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• 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.

Work Environment

• 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.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and required skills for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Required are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities necessary to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Compensation, Benefits & Perks

• Competitive compensation packages
• Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan – BB&E is 100% employee-owned!
• Discretionary bonus
• *Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance with health care concierge
• *Employer provided Short-Term & Long-Term disability
• *Employer provided Life insurance
• *Employee options for supplemental life, supplemental accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and Identity theft protection benefits
• *Generous PTO plus 11 paid holidays
• Traditional & Roth 401(k) options with fully vested employer match
• Tuition reimbursement & professional development
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet insurance discount

Applies only to full-time employees

BB&E is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.