QA/QC Field Engineer

Ghafari Associates•Belleville, MI

About The Position

The Construction Field Representative/Field Engineer monitors and documents work in progress on facility projects during construction, commissioning, final acceptance, and post-construction phases. The role verifies that work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, applicable codes, and the project schedule, and supports QA/QC efforts throughout the project lifecycle. This includes developing quality systems, conducting field inspections, resolving nonconforming work, and supporting project closeout. The role develops and maintains the Quality Control Program manual, Total Quality Management plans, and Inspection and Test Plans, and collaborates with the General Contractor to establish Key Performance Indicators. It performs field and special inspections, coordinates with contractors and design professionals, participates in project meetings, and maintains quality records and reports. The Field Engineer identifies nonconforming work, recommends corrective actions, coordinates retesting and reinspections, and tracks punch list completion. Additional responsibilities include supporting commissioning and mockups, maintaining construction LEED certification information and checklists, and assisting with collection of warranties and as-built documentation. The representative's role is limited to verification and does not include authority to review or accept work on behalf of the Owner or Engineer of Record. The employee must be an independent representative and cannot be affiliated with or employed by the contractor or subcontractors performing the work.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction and administration of construction contracts.
LEED Accreditation is required; at least one key personnel member on the project team must hold LEED AP credentials.
Must operate as a qualified, independent representative and not be affiliated with or employed by the contractor or subcontractors performing the work.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent related work experience.
Professional Registration.
ADA training.
Safety training.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Schedule, AutoCAD, and Revit.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Program manual for Owner review and submit it within 30 days of Notice to Proceed.
Develop Total Quality Management plans and Inspection and Test Plans in compliance with client contracts and Engineer of Record specifications.
Collaborate with the General Contractor within 30 days of starting work to establish Key Performance Indicators.
Perform field quality control, inspections, and special inspections to verify compliance with contract documents, governing codes, and the Statement of Special Inspections.
Serve as a liaison between the contractor, architect, and engineers.
Provide field checks and investigations as requested by the office team.
Gather site and facility photos during and upon project completion.
Participate in preconstruction and pre-installation conferences.
Attend daily huddles, weekly team meetings, and construction meetings on behalf of the A/E team.
Manage Non-Conformance Report logs, observation logs, and Engineer of Record review records for corrective actions.
Review daily logs for quality issues and maintain plans, schedules, certified reports, and project records.
Review, comment on, and provide input on construction documents, shop submittals, and Request for Information forms.
Identify defective or nonconforming work, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate with subcontractors to resolve issues promptly.
Oversee retesting and reinspections as needed, and work with the Project Manager to execute back-charges when subcontractors fail to correct work.
Develop and track completion of all punch list items.
Support commissioning after Level 3 completion and work toward obtaining full Level 3 commissioning sign-off.
Provide preconstruction and off-site mockup support, verifying mockup size, quality, and conformance to specifications.
Manage LEED certification information and checklists during construction for submission to the Engineer of Record.
Support collection of subcontractor warranties and as-built documentation.
Invoice services monthly for completed work, referencing the applicable project or job number.
Perform other duties as assigned.