Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical,Dental,Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals seeks a Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer to support NAVFAC construction surveillance at The Charleston Naval Complex in Charleston, SC. The role includes senior guidance, QA oversight, and contract administration across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will lead a small office, ensure safety and environmental compliance, and coordinate with NAVFAC design teams. A PE or RA license and 12+ years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• ABET/ACCE/NAAB accredited degree required or equivalent.
• PE or RA license required or actively pursuing with commitment to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Oversee government submittal reviews with NAVFAC and Designer of Record.
• Review schedules (P6/CPM) and advise on progress and acceptance.
• Monitor CQC compliance and prepare CRRs and CCCNs as needed.
• Lead weekly progress, safety, CQC, and partnering meetings.
• Ensure environmental protection, materials testing, and system commissioning compliance.
• Review contractor payments and assist with contract modifications.

Skills

Leadership

Written and verbal communication

Safety compliance

NAVFAC experience

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering degree

PE license (or RA)

Tools

Primavera Suretrak

P3

MS Project

MS Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

RS Means/CostWorks

Job description

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.

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

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET), Construction Management (ABET/ACCE), or Architecture (NAAB)
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license required
• Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, or Project Engineer on commercial/industrial, utility, or waterfront contracts valued at over $10 million
• Experience on NAVFAC contracts is preferred; recent NAVFAC experience within the past 5 years is highly preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience, as this role will lead an office of 5 to 6 employees
• 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:

• 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.

Benefits

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 discountApplies 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.