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BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals · 1 day ago

Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician

Louisiana, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

10+ years exp

BB&E Consulting Engineers and Professionals is a full service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan. They are currently looking for a Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician to support the NAVFAC Southeast Headquarters and Public Works Departments, focusing on quality management and oversight of construction projects.

Civil EngineeringConsultingProfessional Services

Responsibilities

Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects

In conjunction with the Construction Manager (CM), review and provide recommendations toward approval of contractor quality control plan

Attend selective quality control (QC), preparatory and initial meetings, and monitor three-phase checklists for accuracy and thoroughness

Provide relevant remarks on Government Quality Assurance (QA) reports (or in identified section of Contractor's QC reports), particularly on critical, definable features of work included

Take/file/distribute progress photos

Validate quantity, condition, and approval of materials on site prior to Government issuing invoice payments

Coordinate support to review and witness successful testing and commissioning/certification of critical systems (i.e., mechanical - HVAC/TABS/DALTS/DDC, electrical -pad mounted transformers/high-voltage systems/switchgear/automatic transfer switches/frequency converters, fire and life safety/fire protection systems, roofing systems, and underwater structures)

Assure quality workmanship in accordance with specifications and industry standards on concrete/masonry/stucco/ building, envelope/structural steel/bolting/welding, and other building materials/structural systems, as required

Attend/witness selected tests and review all applicable test reports and results

Keep the Government sponsor advised as to the status of projects under his/her administrative and technical control, but the responsibility to plan and carry out the assignment is accomplished independently

Qualification

Quality Control ManagementUSACE Construction CQM CertificationConstruction CoordinationMechanical Systems KnowledgeElectrical Systems KnowledgeConcrete ExperienceMasonry ExperienceCarpentry ExperienceSoft Skills

Required

A minimum of 10 years of verified experience as a Quality Control Manager working for General Contractors on NAVFAC or US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects OR 10 years of verified foreman experience in one or more of following trades: Concrete; Mechanical; Electrical; Masonry; or Carpentry on commercial/industrial/military projects; residential experience does not qualify

Must complete the USACE Construction CQM Certification

Must have the ability to: stand/walk/kneel/crouch and to remain in a stationary position at least 60% of the time; operate office equipment, including computer, copy machine, phone, etc.; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms; lift up to 50 lbs.; speak clearly so listeners can understand; understand the speech of another person; talk or hear both in person and by telephone; see details of objects that are more than a few feet away

Must be comfortable working both indoors and outdoors, with exposure to varying weather conditions; occasionally required to navigate rough terrain, work in confined spaces, and operate at heights

Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary; may encounter hazards or contaminants during work tasks