Construction QA Inspector – Federal Projects
About The Position
APSI is seeking a Construction Project Engineer / Inspector to join an Owner’s agent construction management team supporting the Federal Bureau of Prisons during the Closeout and Activation phase of the FCI Leavenworth project in Leavenworth, Kansas. This is a full-time position expected to begin in October 2026 and last 1 to 1.5 years. The project is valued at $460 million. The Field Engineer / Inspector will provide construction inspection services and proactive management advice to help ensure project deliverables and BOP standards are met. The role requires a thorough understanding of the project contract documents and BOP and end-user goals and requirements, as validated by the CO. The inspector will monitor, assess, coordinate, and inspect contractor work on behalf of BOP; help maintain current facility systems functionality; manage warranty contractors; and coordinate training and activation activities.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- At least 5 years of construction contract administration and inspection experience in a QA/QC role, inspecting various construction scopes, including mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
- Specialized training and experience providing similar services on projects of comparable complexity.
- Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and a 30-hour OSHA Safety card before starting.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including creating and editing Word and Excel files.
- Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat or Bluebeam, including creating and editing PDF documents.
- Experience reviewing and evaluating change orders, pay applications, schedules, and other construction documentation.
- Good written and oral communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to complete assignments independently.
- Ability to work well with others and willingness to learn in a team environment.
- Proven record of accomplishments as an inspector on a variety of construction projects.
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with construction management software such as Kahua or Procore.
- Experience as an inspector or project engineer on government projects.
- Experience with project management document control software.
Responsibilities
- Maintain excellent relationships with BOP client representatives, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Conduct daily site inspections to verify operational systems functionality, coordinate warranty-contractor work with stakeholders, and ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes.
- Coordinate in the field with clients/owners, consultants, contractors, designers, and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare daily reports.
- Review and report on contractor schedule progress.
- Estimate, review, and advise on the accuracy and legitimacy of contractor-submitted change orders.
- Coordinate third-party testing and inspections.
- Maintain project records.
- Manage project photographic records.
- Verify equipment or furniture installations.
- Report project issues and provide status updates.
- Perform other duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
