Senior Construction Representative-Richmond

Accura Engineering•Houston, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Representative conducts surveillance of construction projects and provides surveillance reports to government personnel covering all phases of construction. The role verifies that workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods comply with plans and specifications, and supports government personnel with project quality assurance, contract administration, and construction issues. Travel to and from job sites is required. The position is based in Richmond, Kentucky. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview. The representative reviews contractor plans, submittals, schedules, reports, and ongoing work; documents inspections and deficiencies; and assists with change orders, modifications, and project closeout activities. Deliverables are submitted through the established process for government review. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and pass a federal background review and drug screen, and must be able to obtain and maintain access to military installations.

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.
Familiarity with the local area, including permitting, utilities, and local or regional construction methods.
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 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.
Willingness to travel to and from job sites.

Nice To Haves

A 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, 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 surveillance of construction projects and deliver findings.
Prepare surveillance reports documenting compliance with plans and specifications for workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods.
Review contract plans and specifications for all phases of construction and recommend necessary changes to government personnel.
Provide construction site surveillance and assist in resolving apparent differences.
Provide opinions and advice to 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 within the established process.
Review contractor plans and documents for conformance with contract requirements and good practice, including the Quality Control Plan, Safety Plan, Schedule of Prices, Progress Schedules, Network Analysis Diagrams (CPMs), Environmental Protection Plan, Asbestos Plan, and submittal register.
Attend and participate in an advisory capacity in preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, in-progress reviews, and other contractor conferences and 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 ensure the contractor adequately follows the USACE three-phase quality control system.
Provide daily quality assurance inspection and surveillance of contractor quality control and safety programs.
Review ongoing construction work to verify 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 starts.
Monitor contractor procedures for tracking construction deficiencies and 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.