SR. Construction Surveillance Engineer

Socket.dev; Goose Creek (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Comprehensive health plan (medical, 2+

401(k) plan with employer match

Job summary

Bristol is seeking a Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer (PE) to support NSA Charleston, SC. The role encompasses inspection, QA, environmental/performance monitoring, and cost control for complex projects, coordinating with FEAD/ROICC and contractor teams.

Responsibilities include reviewing submissions, tracking schedules, reporting, and ensuring safety/compliance across multi-trade construction activities in a government setting.

Qualifications

• Seven years minimum experience on commercial/industrial facilities or waterfront contracts over $5M.
• Verify workmanship and maintain construction technical competencies.
• Familiarity with Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6 and MS Project scheduling tools.
• Proficient with MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook; Adobe Acrobat; cost software.
• Strong English written and verbal communication at management level.
• Experience with submittals, RFIs, and multi-year program management.
• Knowledge of Federal building design criteria and guide specs.
• Ability to calculate costs for changes and price equitable adjustments.
• Experience reviewing as-built submissions and documentation.
• Identify long-lead materials and procurement strategies.
• OSHA 30-hour training within past 2 years.
• USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification or within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide management support for FEAD/ROICC on construction inspection and QA.
• Coordinate outages, permits, haul routes, and related items via contractor requests.
• Attend and summarize preconstruction, safety, and QC meetings.
• Review submittals for government approval and compliance.
• Analyze construction schedules; comment on progress diagrams and safety plans.
• Monitor CQC compliance and environmental protection requirements.
• Witness testing of systems (mechanical, electrical, etc.).
• Prepare CRRs and CCCNs; document non-compliance when needed.
• Assist with field pay estimates and RFI processing.
• Notify leadership of major issues and negotiation advice.

Skills

7+ years construction management

English communication

Cost estimation & procurement

Scheduling methods

Contract/project admin

Construction quality control

Ability to review as-built/submittals

Problem solving & briefing

Leadership in field operations

Education

ABET-accredited engineering/CM/architecture degree

Tools

Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6

MS Project

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

RS Means/CostWorks

Job description

Bristol is hiring a Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer (PE) to support the Department Navy at NSA Charleston, SC.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

The SR. CSE shall provide management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services such as construction inspection, quality assurance, monitoring ESS compliance and contract administration. The construction work includes repair, demolition, and new construction that the office executes for various commands and tenants on the installation. Work will encompass all trades that are typical for repair, demolition, and new construction projects. Specific workload will be identified upon arrival.

• Coordinate request from the construction Contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes and other similar items.
• Attend Meetings and Conferences. The CSE shall take notes, provide information to the FEAD/ROICC or the FEAD/ROICC’s representative at meetings, conferences, and briefings. Includes: Preconstruction Conference, Safety Meetings, Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Meetings, Partnering Meetings.
• Provide Construction Briefings and Reports.
• Provide review of submittals designated for Government approval.
• Provide construction schedule review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations on: Progress Schedules and Network Diagrams, Contractor’s Safety Plan, and CQC Plan.
• Monitor construction work for project CQC compliance with the contract and Contractor submitted plans.
• Prepare Construction Representative’s Reports (CRRs) and Contract Construction Compliance Notices (CCCNs).
• Report instances of non-compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements; monitor measurements and assurance surveying; monitor materials testing
• Witness testing of waste, gas, water, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, elevator, boiler, and energy monitoring control systems.
• Review Daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and Contractor Production Reports (CPRs); monitor the updating of Submittal Status Logs; and other required documentation.
• Work with the CSET and FEAD/ROICC personnel to complete, together with the construction Contractor’s representative, the field pay estimate worksheet for the construction contract.
• Notify FEAD/ROICC Leadership of disagreements, discrepancies, or major problems.
• Assist conducting pre-final inspections.
• Provide advice for modification negotiations.
• Maintain Working Files. NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) shall be used to manage electronic submittals and documents.
• Prepare an independent construction cost estimate for modifications to construction contracts; prepare, for each modification cost estimate, a narrative assessment of the impact of the proposed change on the construction Contractor’s operations.
• Provide Construction Photographic and Record Drawing Services.
• Perform Constructability Review Services; perform spot checks for completeness and accuracy of the construction plans and specifications and to determine the constructability of the facility at the beginning and duration of each Phase of Construction.
• Requests for Information (RFI) management.

Job Qualifications

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Project Engineer or Quality Control Manager on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility or waterfront related contracts valued in excess of $5 million.
• Construction technical competencies and qualifications to verify that a specific level of workmanship was obtained.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with the use of scheduling software, including but not limited to Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in using computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Professional; and RS Means/CostWorks.
• Average agility and dexterity. CSET will be required to perform duties that involve moderate walking over rough, uneven, or slippery surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing ladders, walking up and down several flights of stairs or similar activities, recurring lifting of moderately heavy objects less than 50 lbs. such as testing or measuring equipment, and regular visits to construction sites.
• Ability to communicate effectively, concisely, and authoritatively in English both orally and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and in briefing management personnel.
• Experience in developing and maintaining complex, long term, multi-year program construction management activities including submittal and Request for Information (RFI) processing.
• Experience and familiarity with Federal building design criteria and construction guide specifications.
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, e.g., proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation.
• Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes, price the value of needed work, and provide recommendations for equitable adjustments.
• Ability to monitor the preparation of as-built activities of contractors to ensure that those documents are being prepared on an on-going basis. Ability to review contractor submissions of as-built drawings for completeness and accuracy and advise in writing the appropriate Government personnel as to the acceptability of such submissions.
• Ability to identify critical and long lead-time materials and recommend procurement strategies to prevent negative impact on quality, cost, and schedule.
• Completed 30 Hour OSHA Construction Training within the past 2 years.
• Must hold a certificate in USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Training (maintain valid 5-year certificate) or obtain certification within 60 days of onboarding
• S. Citizen
• A valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following areas: a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university; a degree in construction management from an ABET or ACCE accredited university; or a degree in architecture from a NAAB accredited university.

The CSE may substitute the degree requirement with an additional five (5) years of experience beyond the experience requirement of a minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Project Engineer or Quality Control Manager on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility or waterfront related contracts valued in excess of $5 million.

Benefits

Excellent salary and benefits package to include paid time off, paid holidays, comprehensive health plan including medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability insurance, and 401(k) plan with employer match.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Bristol companies are equal opportunity employers and offer any available positions to all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, parenthood, pregnancy, marital status, or changes in marital status, in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. This applies to recruitment, placement, pay, benefits, training, employment status changes, social and recreational programs, and other conditions and benefits of employment.

Bristol grants employment preference first to BBNC and Choggiung shareholders, their spouses, or descendants, and second to Alaska Native Corporation shareholders in accordance with P.L. 93-638.

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

This job description is not a contract or employment. It does not promise or guarantee any particular benefit or specific action. All employment with Bristol is “at-will” which means that Bristol or employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause.