Architectural Quality Assurance Representative

Dayton Group Inc. • Fort Myer, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Dayton Group, Inc. (DGI) has a current need for a full-time Architectural Quality Assurance Representative in the Arlington, VA area. The Representative will be responsible for surveillance of construction projects and delivering findings to our government client.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction contract administration performing responsibilities as noted above.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a high level of professionalism.
• US citizenship and the ability to pass a background check in a timely manner.

Nice To Haves

• A degree from an accredited college/university in architecture, engineering, or related field preferred.
• Experience with projects including materials and methods for building envelope construction and interior construction/finishes preferred.
• Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
• National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
• Plumbing (IPC)
• Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72)
• HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB)
• Building Commissioning
• Communications & Security
• Transport/Equipment (Lifts, Elevators, Transport Systems, Pneumatic Tube, Food Service)
• Welding Inspection
• Painting and Metalizing Inspection
• Current OSHA 30 and experience with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surveillance reports on all phases of construction for compliance with plans and specifications in respect to workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods to Government personnel.
• Become familiar with contract plans and specifications relative to all phases of construction and delivers recommendations of any necessary changes to Government personnel.
• Provides surveillance at construction sites, assists client to resolve apparent differences, and delivers opinion to Government personnel.
• Surveys quality assurance programs related to projects, discusses changed conditions, and delivers advice to Government personnel.
• Delivers assistance to the Government relative to investigating the need for and preparing data for change orders.
• Develops detailed inspection requirements and control methods in coordination with Government personnel.
• Promptly notify CO of problems or issues observed and coordinate with Construction Contractor, and others as needed.
• Draft project related correspondence for client review and issuance.
• Document controversial issues encountered/problems experienced by or with Construction Contractor.
• Participate in conference calls with CO and other parties as necessary.
• Provide client with information needed to resolve disputes with GC.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $120,000 - $140,000 / year depending on experience.
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave.
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company.
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match.
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree