Quality Assurance Engineering Technician
About The Position
The Quality Assurance Engineering Technician provides on-site construction quality assurance and safety oversight for NAVFAC Northwest construction projects at Silverdale, Washington / Naval Base Kitsap. This field-focused role observes construction activities, inspects workmanship and materials, reviews plans and specifications, documents contractor performance, identifies deficiencies, and assists Government construction management personnel. The technician coordinates with contractors, Construction Managers, engineers, designers, and Government representatives and supports construction testing, acceptance, and project closeout. The position requires extensive field work at construction sites.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years of experience as a construction inspector or tradesperson.
- Basic understanding of engineering, architecture, and/or construction trades.
- At least 1 year of specialized experience supporting NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Capital Improvements projects.
- Strong knowledge of construction materials, installation methods, and workmanship.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience performing inspections and maintaining official construction records.
- Experience inspecting construction materials and multiple building/system trades.
- Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements, and Federal construction safety standards.
- Knowledge of UFGS/Federal construction requirements.
- Experience with material takeoffs and changed-condition estimating support.
- Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Ability to perform field work, including walking construction sites, climbing ladders, bending, crouching, and navigating uneven terrain.
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain required Government/base access.
Nice To Haves
- Current CQM-C certification is preferred; if not current, the individual may obtain it within 90 days after assignment.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily construction inspections and quality assurance observations.
- Verify construction complies with contract drawings, specifications, and approved submittals.
- Inspect construction materials, workmanship, equipment, and installed systems.
- Monitor contractor quality control and safety programs.
- Identify and document deficient or non-compliant construction.
- Interpret construction plans, drawings, specifications, and technical requirements.
- Prepare daily inspection and quality assurance reports.
- Maintain project records and construction photo documentation.
- Review requests for information (RFIs) and submittals and provide technical recommendations.
- Monitor surveying, materials testing, and system testing.
- Attend preparatory, initial, follow-up, and weekly Quality Control meetings.
- Review payment requests and verify work completed in the field.
- Review contractor as-builts for completeness and accuracy.
- Support contract modifications, changed-condition estimates, claims, and delay analysis.
- Perform constructability reviews.
- Identify long-lead materials and potential schedule impacts.
- Witness testing and acceptance of construction systems.
- Coordinate with contractors, Construction Managers, engineers, designers, and Government representatives.
- Support punch-list, warranty, acceptance, and project-closeout activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
