Construction Surveillance Engineer Technician

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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• Coordinate requests from the construction contractor for outage requests, excavation permits, burn permits, haul routes and other similar items. Liaise with the FEAD/ROICC and appropriate base personnel (security, public works, fire department, etc.). Track status; investigate and report any pending requests after five calendar days to the FEAD/ROICC detailing any delays.
• Coordinate field activities with the construction contractor, Navy client customers, activity managers, maintenance and utility servers, federal fire departments, and security police to ensure 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 the submittal register and maintain working files.
• Conduct technical review of submittals.
• Provide construction photographic services.
• Use NAVFAC’s Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) to manage electronic submittals and documents.

• Knowledge of construction scheduling methods and familiarity with scheduling software, including Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6 and Microsoft Project.
• Proficiency in computer software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and RS Means/Cost Works.
• Average agility and dexterity; capable of moderate walking over rough, uneven or slippery surfaces, bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing ladders, and lifting moderately heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively, concisely and authoritatively in English orally and in writing; experience in preparing correspondence, written reports, and briefing management personnel.
• Experience developing and maintaining complex, long‑term, multi‑year program construction management activities including submittal and RFI processing.
• Experience and familiarity with federal building design criteria and construction guide specifications.
• Knowledge of construction practices and techniques, such as proper application of construction materials and installation methods.
• Ability to accurately calculate construction costs for changes, price the value of needed work, and provide recommendations for equitable adjustments.
• Ability to monitor the preparation of as‑built activities of contractors to ensure ongoing as‑built drawings and advise appropriate government personnel on acceptability.
• Ability to identify…