Construction Surveillance Engineer Technician - OCONUS
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Civil Engineering, Quality Engineering, Building Services Engineer
Construction Surveillance Engineer Technician - OCONUS
Bristol Infrastructure Design Services LLC is hiring Construction Surveillance Engineering Technicians (CSETs) to support the Department of Navy at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The positions will be full time at the Naval Station. This position may be eligible for the foreign earned income exclusion (see IRS Notice 2006-84).
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 Navy policies and procedures.
Bristol Alliance of Companies (Bristol) is committed to building lasting relationships that reflect our hard work, ingenuity, and dedication to safety. Every employee has an impact on our success, which benefits the Native Culture, land, and people of the Bristol Bay region.
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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 Navy policies and procedures.
- A minimum of 5-years of verified experience as a Quality Control Manager 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 Carpentry on commercial/industrial/military projects. - Must successfully complete the "CQM for Contractors" course associated for NAVFAC/USACE.
- 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, 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.
- Coordinate support to review and witness successful testing and commissioning 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.
- In conjunction with the CM, 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…
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