Senior Construction Representative-Richmond

Accura Engineering•San Antonio, 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 assesses compliance with plans and specifications, including workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods. The representative provides site surveillance, advises government personnel on project quality assurance and changed conditions, and assists with resolving apparent differences and investigating potential change orders. The position reviews contractor plans, schedules, submittals, daily quality control reports, and construction work for compliance with contract requirements and good practice. It performs and documents daily quality assurance inspections, tracks deficiencies and field problems, and submits daily Quality Assurance Reports within 24 hours of inspection. The role also supports meetings, inspections, contract modifications, and project closeout activities. Travel to and from job sites is required. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
High school diploma or GED required.
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 preparing reports and coordinating with government personnel, contractors, and project teams.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
Travel to and from job sites is required.

Nice To Haves

Construction-related degree.
Experience supporting USACE, DoD, Air Force, or other federal construction programs.
Experience on large commercial, industrial, military, or federal construction projects.
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 Life Safety Code (NFPA 101), National Electric Code (NFPA 70), Plumbing (IPC), Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 and 72), HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB), and building commissioning.
Familiarity with communications and security systems, including IT, Nurse Call/Code Blue, Imaging, and IDS/PACS.
Familiarity with transport and equipment systems, including patient lifts, elevators, transport systems, pneumatic tubes, food service, sterilizers, mortuary, and laboratory equipment.
Familiarity with welding inspection, painting and metalizing inspection, and environmental HAZWOPER and site sampling.

Responsibilities

Conduct surveillance of construction projects and deliver findings.
Prepare surveillance reports covering construction phases and compliance with 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 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.
Attend and take notes at preconstruction conferences, quality control coordination meetings, in-progress reviews, and other contractor meetings in an advisory capacity.
Review contractor daily quality control reports to ensure quality control operations are adequately documented.
Perform and document surveillance to ensure 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 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 work begins.
Monitor contractor deficiency tracking and corrective actions to ensure an audit trail is maintained; report findings on the daily QAR.
Maintain a system for tracking deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information (RFIs).
Travel to and from job sites.
Perform other duties as assigned.