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Construction Engineering Technician
- Job Title
- Construction Engineering Technician
- Job ID
- 27736482
- Location
- Camp Lejune, NC, 28547
- Other Location
- Description
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CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
A minimum of 5 years of verified experience as a Quality Control Manager or Superintendent working for General Contractors on NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) projects OR 10 years of verified foreman experience in one or more of following trades: Concrete; Mechanical; Electrical; Masonry;
or plumbing on commercial/industrial/military projects. Residential experience does not qualify. At least 20% of the Engineering Technician support shall be in the
Mechanical HVAC/Controls area of expertise.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Quality Assurance
Must successfully complete the eight (8) hour class titled “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” course associated with the ACOE. Course
completion can be accomplished prior to on-boarding or within 60 days of onboarding.
Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects.
Provide recommendations toward approval of contractor quality control plan.
Attend selective quality control, 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 Quality Control (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 – Heating, Ventilating, Air
Conditioning/Testing and Air Balance/Duct Air Leakage Testing/Direct Digital Controls, 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.
Safety Management
Perform cursory review of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and ensure via the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) that these are discussed by the construction
contractor and their respective subcontractors prior to beginning each work activity or when a new work crew is to perform the work in accordance with the three
phases of QC.
Review and provide recommendations towards acceptance of Crane Critical Lift Plans, along with crane operation qualifications and certificate of compliance. Must
be familiar with crane safety requirements. Observe critical lifts.
Ensure construction contractor is conducting monthly site safety self-evaluations and submitting the information with the pay vouchers/invoices; perform
worksite safety assessments, as needed.
Take appropriate, timely action to ensure construction contractor compliance of safety and health requirements, including leading safety stand-downs, as
required, and recommending dismissal of key construction contractor staff from the project due to non-performance or recurring violations.
Ensure reporting of contractor significant incidences/near misses with a focus that corrective actions have been taken. Perform cursory review/QA of
Contractor’s Significant Incidence Reports (CSIRs) and OSHA Form 300 (Contractor’s Log ofWork Related Injuries and Illnesses).
Technical Support
Support extensive contact with key construction contractor representatives to promote an atmosphere of partnering and cooperation and to quickly resolve problems
and maintain construction schedule.
Coordinating temporary utility and communication hook-ups for contractor, coordinating utility outages and road closures.
Coordinating lay-down area and storage areas, as required.
Coordinating excavation, hot work, burn and other construction-related permits, as required, subject to local restrictions.
To the client/Supported Command:
Supports as a point of contact for Supported Command interface/coordination in the field.
Assisting with investigation of potential latent defects.
Assisting with coordination of the installation of cylinders/cores, keying system, and turnover of keys to owner/occupant and coordination of the facility system
training for owner/occupants/PW shops personnel.
To the NAVFAC Construction Manager
Reviewing pre-final contract drawings and specifications (particularly Division 01 administrative requirements) and technical Request for Proposals, respectively.
Perform on-site visits to review constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions. During design development and constructability review, provide
technical knowledge of local conditions, including availability of construction materials and skilled labor. For problems found, make solution recommendations for
designer consideration.
Actively participate in partnering sessions, depending on the nature and scope of the construction contract. Facilitate effective relationships and processes between
contractors, Supported Command, and government team members.
Support the review/approval of all Government-approved technical and administrative submittals, including, but not limited to, the schedule of prices, contractor’s
baseline critical path schedule, accident prevention plan, activity hazard analyses, safety and health plan, quality control plan, test plans/reports, performance
verification tests of major systems, etc.
Investigating engineering problems that may arise on construction contracts, such as unforeseen conditions, contractor requests for information (RFIs), and
dimension conflicts. Make recommendations for solutions.
Supporting preliminary scheduling meeting and review 3-week look ahead schedules (as applicable). Review updates of the baseline schedule with the CM to determine if contractor is ahead, on or behind.
Reviewing and annotating, as required, contractor daily reports.
Assuring environmental compliance by contractor and coordinate Environmental Protection Agency jobsite visits, when required.
Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of as-built drawings in support of invoice payments.
Arranging and coordinating pre-final and final acceptance inspections and tracking completion of punch list items.
Supporting the close-out process, including delivery of as-built drawings, warranties, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and spare parts turnover.
- Required Skills
-
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
A minimum of 5 years of verified experience as a Quality Control Manager or Superintendent working for General Contractors on NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) projects OR 10 years of verified foreman experience in one or more of following trades: Concrete; Mechanical; Electrical; Masonry;
or plumbing on commercial/industrial/military projects. Residential experience does not qualify. At least 20% of the Engineering Technician support shall be in the
Mechanical HVAC/Controls area of expertise.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
Quality Assurance
Must successfully complete the eight (8) hour class titled “Construction Quality Management for Contractors” course associated with the ACOE. Course
completion can be accomplished prior to on-boarding or within 60 days of onboarding.
Provide overall coordination of the construction quality management program for assigned projects.
Provide recommendations toward approval of contractor quality control plan.
Attend selective quality control, 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 Quality Control (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 – Heating, Ventilating, Air
Conditioning/Testing and Air Balance/Duct Air Leakage Testing/Direct Digital Controls, 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.
Safety Management
Perform cursory review of Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and ensure via the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) that these are discussed by the construction
contractor and their respective subcontractors prior to beginning each work activity or when a new work crew is to perform the work in accordance with the three
phases of QC.
Review and provide recommendations towards acceptance of Crane Critical Lift Plans, along with crane operation qualifications and certificate of compliance. Must
be familiar with crane safety requirements. Observe critical lifts.
Ensure construction contractor is conducting monthly site safety self-evaluations and submitting the information with the pay vouchers/invoices; perform
worksite safety assessments, as needed.
Take appropriate, timely action to ensure construction contractor compliance of safety and health requirements, including leading safety stand-downs, as
required, and recommending dismissal of key construction contractor staff from the project due to non-performance or recurring violations.
Ensure reporting of contractor significant incidences/near misses with a focus that corrective actions have been taken. Perform cursory review/QA of
Contractor’s Significant Incidence Reports (CSIRs) and OSHA Form 300 (Contractor’s Log ofWork Related Injuries and Illnesses).
Technical Support
Support extensive contact with key construction contractor representatives to promote an atmosphere of partnering and cooperation and to quickly resolve problems
and maintain construction schedule.
Coordinating temporary utility and communication hook-ups for contractor, coordinating utility outages and road closures.
Coordinating lay-down area and storage areas, as required.
Coordinating excavation, hot work, burn and other construction-related permits, as required, subject to local restrictions.
To the client/Supported Command:
Supports as a point of contact for Supported Command interface/coordination in the field.
Assisting with investigation of potential latent defects.
Assisting with coordination of the installation of cylinders/cores, keying system, and turnover of keys to owner/occupant and coordination of the facility system
training for owner/occupants/PW shops personnel.
To the NAVFAC Construction Manager
Reviewing pre-final contract drawings and specifications (particularly Division 01 administrative requirements) and technical Request for Proposals, respectively.
Perform on-site visits to review constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions. During design development and constructability review, provide
technical knowledge of local conditions, including availability of construction materials and skilled labor. For problems found, make solution recommendations for
designer consideration.
Actively participate in partnering sessions, depending on the nature and scope of the construction contract. Facilitate effective relationships and processes between
contractors, Supported Command, and government team members.
Support the review/approval of all Government-approved technical and administrative submittals, including, but not limited to, the schedule of prices, contractor’s
baseline critical path schedule, accident prevention plan, activity hazard analyses, safety and health plan, quality control plan, test plans/reports, performance
verification tests of major systems, etc.
Investigating engineering problems that may arise on construction contracts, such as unforeseen conditions, contractor requests for information (RFIs), and
dimension conflicts. Make recommendations for solutions.
Supporting preliminary scheduling meeting and review 3-week look ahead schedules (as applicable). Review updates of the baseline schedule with the CM to determine if contractor is ahead, on or behind.
Reviewing and annotating, as required, contractor daily reports.
Assuring environmental compliance by contractor and coordinate Environmental Protection Agency jobsite visits, when required.
Reviewing and verifying the accuracy of as-built drawings in support of invoice payments.
Arranging and coordinating pre-final and final acceptance inspections and tracking completion of punch list items.
Supporting the close-out process, including delivery of as-built drawings, warranties, Operations & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, and spare parts turnover.