Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Accura Engineering•Cincinnati, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction (QA) Inspector will deliver surveillance reports on all phases of construction, ensuring compliance with plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods for government personnel. This role provides technical expertise to the client to guarantee the project adheres to all engineering standards, codes, specifications, and design instructions. The inspector will perform inspections, complete daily site reports including comments on progress, work activities, safety issues, and subcontractor manpower. They will observe and investigate construction phases for compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings, identify problems, recommend changes, and assess the need for contract modifications. The position involves preparing engineering plans or reports, reviewing contractor schedules, and assisting in all phases of the contract modification process. Additionally, the inspector will review and analyze contractor plans and technical submittals for approval, monitor scheduled progress of construction activities, and advise the project team of potential delays. Utilization of the Resident Management System (RMS) is required, along with performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen
Must pass a federal background review and drug screen
High School Diploma/GED minimum
Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience on construction contract administration and inspection projects on large complex multimillion dollar federal projects
Experience with vertical construction projects
Experience with relevant construction / building codes is needed
Experience using RMS 3.0
Experience with three-phase inspection process
Experience with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual

Nice To Haves

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related Construction related degree, preferred
Department of Defense (DoD) or USACE preferred
Hospital construction experience is highly preferred
Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
National National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
Plumbing (IPC)
Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72)
HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB)
Building Commissioning
Communications & Security (IT, Nurse Call/Code Blue, Imaging & IDS/PACS)
Transport/Equipment (Patient Lifts, Elevators, Transport Systems, Pneumatic Tube, Food Service, Sterilizers, Mortuary, & Laboratory)
Welding Inspection
Painting and Metalizing Inspection
Environmental HAZWOPER, site sampling

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.
Provide technical expertise to client to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions.
Perform inspections and complete daily site reports.
Include comments and monitoring of progress, work activities, safety issues and subcontractor manpower in the reports.
Observe and investigate construction phases for compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings.
Identify problems, recommends changes, and assesses the need for contract modifications.
Prepare complete engineering plans or reports.
Review contractor schedules.
Assist in all phases of the contract modification process.
Review and analyze contractor plans and technical submittals for approval action, including progress schedules, environmental, safety and quality control programs, certifications and shop drawings.
Monitor scheduled progress of all construction activities and phases of construction and advise the project team of potential delay.
Utilize Resident Management System (RMS).
Perform other duties as assigned.