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:
- 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.
About Copper River & The Native Village of Eyak:
Owned by the Native Village of Eyak (NVE), a federally recognized Alaska Native Tribe, the Copper River Family of Companies are a collection of entities that deliver a complementary set of solutions and services to support the diverse missions and requirements of our clients. Proud participants of the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 8(a) Business Development Program since 2006, our companies consist of both current and graduation SBA 8(a) entities. It is our collective purpose to support the Tribe and diversify the NVE’s ability to facilitate economic advancement.
The income generated from our companies helps the Native Village of Eyak fund health and social services, economic development, natural resource/environmental education, jobs, job training, and other benefits to the NVE in a manner that is consistent with Alaskan Native cultural values and traditions.
Copper River’s Culture
The Copper River Family of Companies has a positive, supportive, and thriving culture. At the foundation of our culture is a focus on collaboration. No matter your role or which operating company you work for, we are ONE TEAM working toward the same goals for our customers and for our collective owner- The Native Village of Eyak. How we treat each other is just as important as the work we deliver.
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
- Additional benefits including tuition reimbursement, transportation expense account, employee assistance program, and more!
Note: These benefits are only applicable to full time, regular associates at Copper River.
Disclaimer:
The Copper River Family of Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.