Construction Engineering Technician

Construction Engineering Technician

Copper River Technologies is seeking an experienced Construction Engineering Technician to support quality assurance, safety management, and technical coordination on complex construction projects administered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in Portsmouth, Virginia. This role requires hands-on oversight at active construction sites to ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety regulations, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and adept at collaborating with government clients, contractors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Ensure contractor compliance with approved Quality Control Plans, including participation in the three-phase inspection process.
• Conduct site inspections, witness system tests, and support commissioning of critical systems (HVAC, electrical, fire/life safety, etc.).
• Verify materials for compliance, condition, and approval for payment.
• Manage field documentation including daily reports, quality records, and progress photos.
• Support closeout activities, including review of as-builts, warranties, and O&M manuals.
• Review and support safety planning documents (Accident Hazard Analyses, Accident Prevention Plans).
• Observe and document critical lifts, ensuring compliance with NAVFAC P-307 crane safety requirements.
• Perform periodic safety assessments, ensure postings are in place, and support mishap investigations.
• Coordinate permits, utility outages, and site access in support of ongoing construction activities.
• Review submittals, RFIs, baseline schedules, and provide technical input to the project team.
• Assist with punch list development, acceptance inspections, and commissioning.
• Provide support to the Contracting Officer and Construction Manager with invoice reviews, contract modifications, and related documentation.
• Communicate field issues and risks proactively to the Government Construction Manager.

Essential Job Qualifications:

• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• Experience: 5+ years as a Quality Control Manager on NAVFAC or USACE projects, OR 10+ years of trade foreman experience (concrete, mechanical, electrical, masonry, or carpentry) on commercial, industrial, or military projects (residential experience does not qualify).
• Certification: Certificate of completion for Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors from NAVFAC/USACE, or ability to complete within 60 days of hire. Valid OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety card, or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Ability to pass an open-book exam on the EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual within 15 days of onboarding.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with NAVFAC/USACE clients and federal acquisition processes.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, safety enforcement, and quality control.
• Proficiency with reporting/project systems (RMS/QCS, ieFacman, MS Project).

Travel: Willingness to travel as required to job sites and project locations.