The Construction Surveillance Engineer Technician (CSET) provides on-site construction oversight, quality assurance, and technical support for projects managed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC). The CSET ensures that all construction activities comply with contract specifications, drawings, applicable codes, and safety standards. This role serves as the government’s on-site technical representative, monitoring contractor performance, verifying work progress, and documenting daily construction activities.

The CSET reviews design plans, submittals, and construction schedules; inspects workmanship and materials; and assists in identifying and resolving technical issues in coordination with NAVFAC engineers and project managers. The position requires sound judgment, knowledge of construction practices, and familiarity with Department of Defense (DoD) and NAVFAC policies and procedures.

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Essential Functions

• Coordinate Requests from Construction Contractor. Coordinate request from the construction Contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes and other similar items. This will require liaison with the FEAD/ROICC and appropriate base personnel (Security, Public Works, Fire Department etc.) The CSET shall track status of the various requests and anything pending after five calendar days shall be investigated and a report made to the FEAD/ROICC detailing the cause for delays in issuance. This service shall be provided continuously as required during the construction period.
• Coordinate field activities. CSET shall work with the construction contractor, Navy client customers, activity managers, maintenance and utility servers, Federal Fire departments, and Security Police so there is a seamless coordination of construction activities.
• Attend Safety Meetings, Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Meetings, Partnering Meetings, and other conferences and meetings as needed.

• Develop Quality Assurance Plans in collaboration with FEAD/ROICC and other personnel.

• Prepare Construction Representative’s Reports (CRRs).

• Monitor construction work for project CQC compliance with contract documents.
• Report instances of non-compliance with safety requirements.
• Monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements.
• Review Daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) and Contractor Production Reports.
• Monitor the updating of Submittal Register. Maintain Working Files.
• Technical Review of Submittals.
• Construction Photographic Services.
• NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) shall be used to manage electronic submittals and documents.

Required Education and Experience

• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Quality Control Manager or Superintendent working for a General Contractor on NAVFAC or USACE projects, OR a minimum of ten (10) years of experience working as a Foreman in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, electrical, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, or concrete on commercial/industrial/military projects valued in excess of $5 million. Residential experience does not qualify. OR
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience working as a Journeyman in one or more of the following trades: carpentry, electrical, roofing, HVAC, plumbing, or concrete.
• Specialized training for Construction Quality Verification or completed an equivalent course.
• Ability and experience in the inspection of materials, workmanship and construction and installation of various systems within the inspector’s area of expertise.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry, including a background of familiarity with USACE (EM-385-1-1) and OSHA safety requirements.
• 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
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• A valid driver’s license.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position may be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, noise sufficient to cause the worker to shout.
• Position may be subject to a variety of physical conditions – proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electric current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.
• Position may be subject to atmospheric conditions – fumes, odors, dusts, mist, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Position may be subject to close visual acuity to perform activities such as viewing a computer terminal and extensive reading.

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.

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