Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician

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 currently looking for a Construction Surveillance Engineering Technician to support the NAVFAC Southeast (SE) Headquarters, Public Works Departments (PWD) and Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) in Barksdale, LA. 

Job Duties & 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

It is expected that the minimum education and professional experience requirements have been met, as listed below. 

Experience & Education 

• 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

Physical Requirements and Work Environment 

• Physical Requirements: 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
• Work Environment: 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
• PPE & Safety: Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary; may encounter hazards or contaminants during work tasks

• 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.