Construction Engineering Technician (CET)

The role

The Construction Engineering Technician provides quality assurance inspections, construction oversight, safety monitoring, and contract administration support. This role supports NAVFAC Mid-Atlantic construction projects.

What you will do

• Coordinate and monitor the Contractor's Construction Quality Management (CQM) Program.
• Review contractor Quality Control (QC) Plans.
• Attend Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up Quality Control meetings.
• Inspect construction activities, materials, equipment, and workmanship.
• Verify installed quantities, materials, and completed work.
• Witness testing and commissioning of various systems.
• Maintain project photographs and detailed construction documentation.
• Monitor contractor compliance with EM 385-1-1 and OSHA regulations.
• Review Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) and Accident Prevention Plans (APPs).
• Assist the Construction Manager with drawings, specifications, RFIs, and submittals.

Required qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Control Manager supporting NAVFAC or USACE construction projects OR Minimum 10 years of experience as a Foreman in Concrete, Mechanical, Electrical, Masonry,
• Thorough understanding of construction quality management, contractor quality control procedures, and federal construction contract requirements
• Strong understanding of federal construction quality assurance and inspection practices
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and technical documentation
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, testing, commissioning, and project documentation
• Excellent organizational and documentation skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with contractors, engineers, architects, contracting officers, and Government representatives
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities on active construction sites

Nice to have

• Previous experience supporting NAVFAC or USACE military construction programs
• Familiarity with NAVFAC Business Management System (BMS)
• Experience reviewing testing and commissioning documentation
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and federal construction contracting processes

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account - healthcare and dependent care
• Health Savings Account - high deductible medical plan
• Retirement 401(k) with employer match
• Open leave policy and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transportation expense account
• Employee assistance program

Before you apply

• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• Ability to pass the USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety & Health Examination within 15 days of onboarding
• Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certification prior to start or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

About the company

The Copper River Family of Companies is owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe. The companies deliver solutions and services to support client missions to facilitate economic advancement for the Tribe.