Senior Construction Representative-Lexington

Accura Engineering • Louisville, KY

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Representative conducts surveillance of construction projects and provides surveillance reports to government personnel on all phases of construction. The role evaluates compliance with plans and specifications for workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods, and provides construction-site surveillance and advice to government personnel. The position requires travel to and from job sites and the ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen.

The representative reviews contract documents and contractor plans, schedules, submittals, and reports; monitors quality assurance, quality control, and safety programs; documents inspections and deficiencies; and supports contract changes and project closeout. Government personnel review all deliverables. The role is based in Lexington, Kentucky, and salary is based on experience and discussed with the manager during the interview.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a federal background review and drug screen.
• High school diploma or GED at minimum.
• At least 7 years of experience in construction project engineering, construction management, or construction inspection.
• Knowledge of construction quality-assurance and 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 the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
• 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Department of Defense (DoD), Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
• 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 specialized skills or codes that may be required: 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 (IT, Nurse Call/Code Blue, Imaging, and IDS/PACS); transport and equipment (patient lifts, elevators, transport systems, pneumatic tube, food service, sterilizers, mortuary, and laboratory); welding inspection; painting and metalizing inspection; and environmental HAZWOPER and site sampling.

Responsibilities

• Conduct construction-project surveillance and deliver findings.
• Prepare reports documenting compliance with plans and specifications for workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods.
• Review contract plans and specifications and recommend necessary changes to government personnel.
• Provide construction-site surveillance, assist in resolving apparent differences, advise government personnel, survey project quality assurance programs, and discuss 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 Quality Control Plans, Safety Plans, Schedules of Prices, Progress Schedules, Network Analysis Diagrams (CPMs), Environmental Protection Plans, Asbestos Plans, and submittal registers for conformance with contract requirements and good practice.
• Attend and participate in an advisory capacity in preconstruction conferences, quality-control coordination meetings, in-progress reviews, and other contractor meetings; keep notes of these meetings.
• Review contractor daily quality-control reports to ensure quality-control operations are adequately documented, including inspection levels, testing procedures and results, documentation, and deficiency correction.
• Perform and document surveillance to verify the contractor follows the USACE three-phase quality-control system.
• Conduct daily quality-assurance follow-up inspections and surveillance of contractor quality-control and safety programs.
• Review ongoing construction work to verify that materials and workmanship conform to 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 the site location, layout, and elevations of contract work before work begins.
• Monitor contractor procedures for tracking construction deficiencies, ensuring acceptable corrective action and a maintained audit trail; 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 as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment. The employer states it is an Equal Opportunity Employer and uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED