Senior Construction Representative-Lexington

Accura Engineering•Charlotte, NC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Representative conducts surveillance of construction projects and provides reports to government personnel on compliance with contract plans and specifications, including workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods. The role supports government oversight of construction quality, safety, contract administration, and project progress. Work is based in Lexington, Kentucky, and requires travel to and from job sites. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or GED minimum.
At least 7 years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
Knowledge of construction quality assurance, quality control procedures, contract administration, and construction safety requirements.
Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, contractor submittals, project schedules, daily reports, and progress payment requests.
Ability to monitor construction progress, identify design and construction issues, and ensure work complies with contract requirements.
Experience assisting with contract modifications, cost estimates, contractor proposals, and project closeout activities.
Familiarity with building systems, including fire protection and alarm systems, HVAC, electrical systems, utilities, storm drainage, and energy monitoring systems.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and coordinate with government personnel, contractors, and project teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Nice To Haves

Construction-related degree.
Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
Experience supporting USACE, DoD, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
Experience with military facilities, ammunition storage facilities, or other secure government facilities.
Knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements, if applicable to the contract.
Familiarity with relevant specialized skills or codes, including Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), National Electric Code (NFPA 70), plumbing (IPC), fire protection systems (NFPA 13 and 72), HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB), building commissioning, communications and security systems, transport and equipment systems, welding inspection, painting and metalizing inspection, and environmental HAZWOPER and site sampling.

Responsibilities

Conduct construction project surveillance and deliver findings to government personnel.
Prepare surveillance reports documenting compliance with contract plans and specifications.
Review contract plans and specifications and recommend necessary changes to government personnel.
Provide construction site surveillance, help resolve apparent differences, and advise government personnel on project quality assurance and changed conditions.
Assist the Government in investigating the need for change orders and preparing supporting data.
Develop detailed inspection requirements and control methods in coordination with government personnel.
Prepare draft change orders and modifications for the COR, ACO, and/or KO.
Submit deliverables for government review through the established process.
Review contractor plans and documents—including the Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, Schedule of Prices, progress schedules, CPM network analysis diagrams, Environmental Protection Plan, Asbestos Plan, and submittal register—for contract compliance and good practice.
Attend construction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other meetings in an advisory capacity, and keep notes.
Review contractors’ daily quality control reports to ensure quality control operations are adequately documented.
Perform and document surveillance to verify contractors follow the USACE three-phase quality control system.
Conduct daily quality assurance follow-up inspections and surveil contractor Quality Control and Safety Programs.
Review ongoing construction work to verify materials and workmanship meet contract requirements.
Attend quality assurance preparatory and initial inspections.
Submit a daily Quality Assurance Report (QAR) on ENG Form 2538-1-R within 24 hours of inspection, emphasizing deficiencies found.
Verify site location, layout, and elevations before contract work begins.
Monitor contractor procedures for tracking construction deficiencies and corrective action, ensuring an audit trail is maintained; report findings on the daily QAR.
Maintain a tracking system for deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information (RFIs).
Travel to and from job sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.