Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer
BB&E · North Charleston, South Carolina, United States · On-site
Posted Sep 29, 2026
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BB&E is a full-service civil and environmental engineering and consulting firm, headquartered in Northville, Michigan, which services both the Federal and Industrial sectors throughout the United States. BB&E team members provide Environmental Consulting, Facilities Engineering, and Program/Project Management Services to Federal and private sectors.
Position Summary
BB&E is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Senior Construction Surveillance Engineer (SCSE) to join our team, supporting NAVFAC construction surveillance and management services at The Charleston Naval Complex (CNC) and is located in Charleston, South Carolina.
The SCSE provides management support to the FEAD/ROICC for construction services, including construction inspection, quality assurance, safety and environmental compliance monitoring, and contract administration. The SCSE may oversee a team of CSEs and CSETs across related construction projects, providing senior guidance and consistency for major construction efforts.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Manage the Government submittal review process, coordinating with NAVFAC's design team and Designer of Record for technical validation.
Review construction schedules (P6 CPM Network Analysis), progress charts, and provide recommendations for acceptance.
Monitor construction work for Contractor Quality Control (CQC) compliance and prepare Construction Representative's Reports (CRRs).
Prepare Contract Construction Compliance Notices (CCCNs) when workmanship, materials, or safety fall out of compliance.
Attend and lead weekly construction progress briefings, safety meetings, CQC meetings, and partnering meetings.
Monitor environmental protection compliance, materials testing, and system commissioning testing.
Review contractor payment requests and provide cost estimating services for contract modifications.
Oversee as-built and record drawing accuracy, and lead constructability reviews of plans and specifications.
Manage RFI responses, closeout documentation, and GIS database compliance.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET), Construction Management (ABET/ACCE), or Architecture (NAAB).
Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license required.
Minimum of 12 years of experience as a Construction Manager, Field Engineer, or Project Engineer on commercial/industrial, utility, or waterfront contracts valued at over $10 million.
Experience on NAVFAC contracts is preferred; recent NAVFAC experience within the past 5 years is highly preferred.
Minimum of 3 years of experience providing construction management and oversight for complex construction projects, including coordinating contractors, monitoring project execution, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements, schedules, quality, and safety standards.
Working knowledge of scheduling software (Primavera Suretrak/P3/P6, Microsoft Project).
Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and RS Means/CostWorks.
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