Construction Surveillance Engineer - ASR INTERNATIONAL

Client: NAVFAC (Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command) Southeast (SE)
Location: Naval Air Station Pensacola – Pensacola, FL, 32508
Title: Construction Surveillance Engineer (CSE)
Clearance: Ability to successfully clear background checks and security assessments
Estimated Period: Base Plus 4 option periods - 2022 to 2027

Scope: The CSE shall provide management support to the Resident Officer in Charge of Construction (ROICC) for construction services such as construction inspection, quality assurance, monitoring safety and environmental compliance and contract administration.

Duties/Responsibilities include:
1. Coordinate requests from Construction Contractor and Client. 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 ROICC and appropriate base personnel.
2. Attend Meetings and Conferences. Includes attending, taking notes, providing information to the ROICC or the ROICC’s representative at meetings, conferences, and briefings.
3. Provide Construction Briefings and Reports. The CSE shall conduct construction progress briefings once every week for the Government ROICC Representative. In addition to general progress on each construction contract, significant events, problems, starts or completion shall be briefed. The construction progress report will list the title and number of each construction contract; percent complete, both actual and scheduled, anticipated completion date, and a brief narrative of progress made during the period reported on as well as significant highlights to include quality, safety, environmental, schedule non-compliance, and pending government actions that may be holding up progress. 
4. Review of Submittals. When applicable the CSE shall provide review of submittals designated for Government approval. Review shall include reviewing and providing written comments and recommendations, for approval or disapproval, to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).
5. Provide construction schedule review/analysis and notes/comments/recommendations on Progress Schedules and Network Diagrams, Schedule Submittal Requirements, Contractor’s Safety Plan, and CQC Plan.
6. Monitor construction work for project CQC compliance with the contract and Contractor-submitted plans. The CSE shall monitor the construction work and assure that the quality control management performed by the construction Contractor is adequate to assure that construction complies with contract documents. The CSE shall perform checks of the construction to assure adequacy of the construction Contractor’s quality control program. 
7. Prepare Construction Representative’s Reports and Contract Construction Compliance Notices.
8. Report instances of non-compliance with safety requirements and monitor compliance with environmental protection requirements.
9. Monitor materials testing, witness testing of waste, gas, water, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, fire protection, elevator, boiler, and energy monitoring control systems.
10. Review Daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Reports and Contractor Production Reports (CPRs).
11. Assist conducting pre-final inspections and Cost Estimating Services.
12. Take and provide to the Government complete progress, record, and other construction photographs. Construction Photographic Services include Report Progress Photographs, Completion Photographs, and Special Construction Operations Photographs.
13. The CSE shall monitor and assure construction contractor field maintenance of “as-built” drawings.
14. The CSE shall 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.
15. As part of Constructability Review, the CSE shall review the design plans and specifications to determine the constructability of the facility as detailed in the drawings and specifications.
16. Complete the closeout checklist in accordance with NAVFAC processes and procedures.

Qualifications, Education and Other Requirements:
1. Shall possess a 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 12 years of relevant experience.
2. Registration or Certification as a Professional Engineer (PE) is desirable
3. A minimum of 7 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, Project Engineer or Quality Control Manager on commercial/industrial type facilities, DoD/MILCON, utility or waterfront related contracts valued in excess of $5 million.
4. Construction technical competencies and qualifications to verify that a specific level of workmanship was obtained.
5 Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with the use of scheduling software, including Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6 and Microsoft Project.
6. Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; Adobe Acrobat Professional; and RS Means/CostWorks.
7. Average physical agility and dexterity. CSE 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, and regular visits to construction sites.
8. 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.
9. Experience in developing and maintaining complex, long term, multi-year program construction management activities including submittal and Request for Information (RFI) processing.
10. Experience and familiarity with Federal building design criteria and construction guide specifications.
11. Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation.
12. Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes, price the value of needed work, and provide recommendations for equitable adjustments.
13. 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 Government personnel as to the acceptability of such submissions.
14. Ability to identify critical and long lead-time materials and recommend procurement strategies to prevent negative impact on quality, cost, and schedule.
15. Completed the 30 Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training within the past 2 years.
16. Certified in USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Training ( or obtain certification within 60 days of project onboarding.
17. Possess a current, valid driver’s license issued by a US state or territory.
18. Provide satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship.

Note: Candidacy is subject to client approval, and successful clearing of background and security checks.

About ASR International

ASR provides world-wide Management and Technical Support Services to Government agencies and Fortune 500 customers. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Long Island, NY, ASR serves its clients with a full spectrum of complex professional and technical support services including Construction Management, Engineering, Logistics, Project Management and Quality Control across the U.S. and in more than 40 countries worldwide.

Benefits

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, an excellent compensation package and comprehensive benefits package which include a flexible work schedule, Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off and Sick Days, Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision); and a 401(k) plan.

The salary range provided for this role is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. ASR considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this job description. The job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position. Please note that your resume and candidacy may be subject to customer approval, acceptance and clearing of the required background check and successfully obtaining and maintaining any required security clearances, if any.

ASR is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment and promotion decisions at ASR are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. ASR’s hiring and employment practices are not influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, ancestry, ethnicity, physical or mental handicap / disability which is unrelated to job performance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic / classification protected by law. ASR encourages qualified women, minority, disabled, Vietnam Era Veteran, Special Disabled Veterans, Newly Separated Veterans, Protected Veterans, American Indians or Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander candidates to explore employment opportunities with ASR.

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