Senior Construction Representative-Lexington

Accura Engineering•Indianapolis, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Representative is responsible for surveillance of construction projects and providing surveillance reports to government personnel on all construction phases. The role verifies compliance with contract plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods. The representative reviews contractor plans and project documentation, monitors quality assurance and safety programs, identifies deficiencies and field issues, and assists government personnel with contract changes and construction oversight. Travel to and from job sites is required. The position requires U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a federal background review and drug screen.

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 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.
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 applicable 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 report findings.
Prepare reports documenting compliance with plans and specifications across all phases of construction.
Review contract plans and specifications and recommend necessary changes to government personnel.
Provide site surveillance, help resolve apparent differences, advise government personnel, survey 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 and CPM Network Analysis Diagrams, Environmental Protection Plans, Asbestos Plans, and submittal registers for compliance with contract requirements and good practice.
Attend construction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other meetings in an advisory capacity, and keep notes.
Review contractor daily quality control reports to confirm adequate documentation of inspections, tests, results, documentation, and correction of deficiencies.
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 construction 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 the site location, layout, and elevations of contract work before work begins.
Monitor contractor processes for tracking deficiencies and ensure corrective action is acceptable and 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.