Project Manager (Quality Assurance)

Project Solutions Inc.•Detroit, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Project Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the New Lock at the Soo construction project in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. The role provides independent quality assurance oversight for mass concrete construction activities, ensuring work conforms to contract drawings, specifications, USACE quality standards, and the Construction Contractor’s Quality Control Plan. The QA team performs field inspections, witnesses and conducts concrete testing, documents construction activities, and coordinates with the Construction Contractor’s quality control team and USACE Quality Assurance staff. This position is performed on-site at the Soo Locks project in support of ongoing construction operations and concrete placement activities. Other USACE contract work in the Detroit District may be assigned based on need. The opportunity may allow a successful employee to become the company’s Program Manager for USACE contracts. The stated period of performance is approximately 1–2 years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
At least 5 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience on commercial or industrial construction projects involving mass concrete placement.
Experience reading and understanding construction plans and specifications, shop drawings, submittals, and RFIs.
Experience on USACE projects, heavy civil commercial projects, or industrial construction projects; residential and general commercial construction experience is not considered relevant.
Experience with concrete field, aggregate, and strength testing methods and requirements.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate site transportation equipment such as side-by-side Cushman vehicles.
OSHA-10 certificate required before arrival on site; OSHA-30 may be required.
Ability to pass a federal security background check, access the project site, and obtain a Tier 1 investigation for CAC issuance.
Ability to comply with site security policies, training requirements, and access procedures.
Ability to work in a large construction project environment, including walking on rough terrain, transiting scaffolding, climbing ladders, and working around heavy equipment.
Ability to work schedules aligned with contractor operations, including Saturdays, holidays, and occasional nights.

Nice To Haves

ACI certification for Field Level 1, Aggregate Level 1, and/or Strength Testing; the posting calls this a disfurnishing factor.

Responsibilities

Provide independent Quality Assurance oversight of the Mass Concrete Definable Feature of Work for the New Lock Chamber project.
Ensure the Construction Contractor’s work complies with contract specifications and drawings and USACE quality standards.
Coordinate with the Construction Contractor’s Quality Control staff and safety personnel, as well as USACE QA personnel, technical staff, contract administration personnel, and leadership.
Manage QA personnel schedules and weekly planning, and ensure relevant drawings and specifications are provided to personnel.
Communicate with the USACE Task Order COR about inspection and testing concerns related to the work.
Attend Contractor QC meetings and weekly meetings with the USACE Task Order COR, as required.
Document field observations and review the test reports, daily reports, and photos of others.
Review project specifications, drawings, submittals, RFIs, ECIFP, and other contract documents related to the assigned DFOW.
Perform periodic field inspections to ensure QA is functioning properly.
Use USACE RMS to obtain plans and documents and upload reports when QA Managers are absent.
Review the Construction Contractor’s QC daily reports and notify USACE of contradictions.
Communicate and document quality issues with the USACE COR.