Senior Construction Representative-Richmond

Accura Engineering•Fort Worth, TX

9d•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 contract plans and specifications, including workmanship, materials, installation, construction methods, safety, and quality control. It also reviews contractor plans, schedules, submittals, and reports; supports contract changes and project issue resolution; and coordinates with government personnel and contractors. Travel to and from job sites is required. The role requires U.S. citizenship, successful completion of a federal background review and drug screen, and the ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or GED.
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 local 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

A construction-related degree.
Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
Experience supporting USACE, Department of Defense, 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, 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 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, help resolve apparent differences, offer opinions and advice, 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 and safety plans, schedule of prices, progress schedules, network analysis diagrams (CPMs), environmental protection and asbestos plans, and submittal registers for contract compliance 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 meetings.
Review daily contractor quality control reports to ensure quality control operations are adequately documented, including inspection levels, testing procedures and results, deficiency correction, and related records.
Perform and document surveillance to ensure contractors follow 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 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 site location, layout, and elevations of contract work before work begins.
Monitor contractor deficiency-tracking procedures to ensure corrective action is acceptable and an audit trail is maintained; report findings on the daily QAR.
Maintain a system for tracking deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information (RFIs).
Perform other duties as assigned.