Senior Construction Representative-Lexington

Accura Engineering•Knoxville, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Representative conducts surveillance of construction projects and reports findings to government personnel, verifying compliance with contract plans and specifications for workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods. The role provides construction-site surveillance, helps resolve apparent differences, advises government personnel on project quality assurance and changed conditions, and supports investigations and documentation for contract changes. The representative coordinates with government personnel to develop inspection requirements and control methods and submits deliverables for government review. The representative reviews contractor quality-control and safety plans, schedules, submittals, progress documentation, environmental plans, and other contract-related materials. The role attends construction meetings in an advisory capacity, reviews daily quality-control reports, and documents surveillance of the USACE three-phase quality-control system and contractor quality-control and safety programs. Daily quality-assurance inspections and reports are required, including submission of a QAR within 24 hours of inspection. The position also verifies site layout and elevations, tracks deficiencies and requests for information, and travels to and from job sites. The minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED; a construction-related degree is preferred. At least seven years of relevant construction project engineering, management, or inspection experience is required. The position requires U.S. citizenship and passing a federal background review and drug screen. Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, a retirement savings plan with company match, paid time off and holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Must 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.
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 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

A 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), 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 to government personnel.
Prepare reports documenting compliance with plans and specifications across construction phases.
Review contract plans and specifications and recommend necessary changes to government personnel.
Provide construction-site surveillance, help resolve apparent differences, advise on quality assurance and changed conditions, and survey project quality assurance programs.
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 documentation for contract conformance and good practice, including quality control, safety, schedules, network analysis diagrams, environmental protection, asbestos, and submittals.
Attend and take notes at preconstruction conferences, quality-control coordination meetings, progress reviews, and other meetings with contractors and the COR.
Review contractor daily quality-control reports to ensure quality-control operations are adequately documented.
Perform and document surveillance of the contractor’s adherence to the USACE three-phase quality-control system.
Conduct daily quality-assurance follow-up inspections and surveil the contractor’s 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.
Verify site location, layout, and elevations before work starts.
Monitor the contractor’s deficiency-tracking procedures and ensure corrective actions and audit trails are adequate; report findings in 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.