Field Engineer/ Construction Manager (Virginia Beach)

Company: SJS Executives LLC
Location: Virginia Beach
Posted on: March 13, 2026

Job Description:

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, Construction Manager/Field Engineer to work full time for SJS Executives supporting ongoing construction operations in a US Navy Facility in Virginia Beach. We are a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 250 employees coast to coast and a headquarters in Virginia Beach, Virginia; we specialize in professional services to support federal and military organizations. The salary range for this position is $55.28/hr to $56.73/hr (equivalent to $115,000-$118,000 yearly). SJS also offers 11 paid federal holidays, 80 hours of PTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, and a variety of additional benefits. Qualified Candidates will be contacted via text. Do not call. The Construction Manager must possess these key qualifications to be eligible for this job: - A degree in engineering from a four-year accredited Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) university or an architecture degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited university OR A degree in construction management or engineering technology from a four-year accredited Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) university. - A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Field Engineer or Quality Control Manager (QCM) on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility or waterfront-related contracts valued in excess of $5 million. Responsibilities: - You will tactfully and professionally communicate (orally and in writing) NAVFAC requirements and positions/views and be capable of engaging at multiple levels of authority to obtain decisive action from affected parties, including Construction Contractors (Contractors), supported commands, and other agencies. Your recommendations will be strongly considered in forming the basis of final action by field office leadership. - You will review pre-final contract drawings and specifications (including technical RFPs) with respect to constructability and compatibility with actual field conditions. - You will participate in pre-award contract meetings, such as Functional Analysis Concept Development (FACDs) meetings and constructability reviews. - Coordinate post-award contract meetings, such as post-award kickoff meetings, preconstruction conferences, informal or formal partnering meetings, schedule acceptance meetings, design review meetings, LEED coordination meetings (if necessary), Facility Turnover Planning Meetings, and final inspections. - Review contractor administrative submittals, such as schedules (both bar charts and networks); environmental protection plans; design and construction quality control plans; health and safety and accident prevention plans; coordinate reviews and recommend approval or rejection of technical “Government-approved” submittals, such as shop drawings, product data, samples, design data, manufacturer’s instructions, test plans/reports, certificates, and O&M data, on deadline. - Visit construction sites to monitor progress and solicit input from the Engineering Technician/Quality Assurance (ET/QA) representatives; review CQC reports and attend QC meetings. Recommend necessary action to assure contractor’s quality control program is provided in accordance with the contract requirements and that three phases of quality control are being utilized. - Based on technical knowledge and coordination with designer and construction contractor, provide technical solutions to unforeseen problems during construction. - Assist with preparation of sketches and drawings in support of negotiations and issuance of project modifications. - Provide technical support for claims/disputes/terminations processing, negotiation, and resolution. - Review and recommend approval of contractors' schedules of prices as the basis for payments and invoices. Provide recommendations for retainage and/or withholding of funds as required. - Document and monitor each contractor’s technical compliance and progress relative to assigned contracts or task orders. - Review construction contractor quarterly reports that were submitted to the Contract Officer documenting the contractor’s - Progress, identify any problems/issues with the contractor’s performance and recommend possible notice or action to be taken by the Contract Officer. Include any significant quality and performance failures in a report to the Contract Officer (such as adverse QA reports, non-compliance notices, deficiencies or delays). - Document and report any known or perceived vulnerability to fraud associated with any contract or task order you are monitoring. - Other construction management-related tasks and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications: - In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position. - A degree in engineering from a four-year accredited Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) university or an architecture degree from a National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB) accredited university OR a degree in construction management or engineering technology from a four-year accredited Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) university. - Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) / Registered Architect (RA) is highly desirable, but not required. - A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a Construction Manager, Project Manager, Field Engineer or Quality Control Manager (QCM) on commercial/industrial type facilities, utility or waterfront-related contracts valued in excess of $5 million. - Sound understanding of the management and supervision of construction operations. - Sound understanding of engineering concepts, principles and practices applicable to construction. - Must have a clear background to be eligible to receive a US Defense Department issued Common Access Card (CAC) for Information Technology access rights. - Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation. SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors. Compensation details: 115000-118000 Yearly Salary PI90265481e660-38003-39923645

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