Location: McAllen, TX
Agency: Corps of Engineers
Activity: USACE - Fort Worth District (SWF)
Service: Army
Desired Grade: E7:E8:W1
Tour Description: 26-6351, Length 1 year: Serves as a Construction Representative responsible for an assigned function of surveillance of contract construction operations. The function involves civil or military projects and is identified as military or civil. Typically is responsible for surveillance, controlling, and monitoring the construction program for major military projects to include warehouse complex and utility systems, airfield paving and lighting, and adjunct facilities such as utilities, streets roads, drainage, landscaping, etc. As Civil, typically is responsible for surveillance, monitoring and controlling major civil construction projects to include major modifications thereto, with adjunct facilities such as powerhouse, utility relocations, and roads. As required by workload and scheduling maybe responsible for directing the activities for one or more subordinate employees performing inspection and surveillance of an assigned segment of the major project.
Maintains surveillance, on a day-to-day basis, over the full range of field engineering activities associated with specific phases of a major military or civil works construction project. Reviews plans and specifications for proposed projects to determine practicability from a construction viewpoint and whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated. Participates in pre-construction conferences to discuss principle construction features and requirements, in terms of methods and equipment operations. Reviews specifications for clearing of land, excavation, building of access roads, materials testing requirements, storage or stockpiling of materials, use of and location of borrow and spoil areas, and surveying requirements as to setting stakes to mark pertinent features. Requests services of surveying specialist prior to, during, and after construction. Reviews contractor's proposed working schedules for logic, adequacy, and to determine construction schedules will be met. Discusses discrepancies with contractor and arrives at a mutual agreement for adjustments in schedules. Observes and investigates construction at all stages to identify problems, take timely action to correct discrepancies, and to insure full compliance with contract plans and specifications. Adjust construction methods for unforeseen site conditions. Compiles at-the-site data and makes recommendations for contract approval or disapproval. Insures adherence to safety regulations in day-to-day construction.
To apply for this position, please email your resume, military bio, soldier talent profile, and three evaluations to SFC Tabitha Ruckman at tabitha.n.ruckman.mil@mail.mil.
To apply, contact: SFC Tabitha Ruckman - 463-298-4378