Senior Construction Representative-Lexington

Accura Engineering•Virginia Beach, VA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Construction Representative conducts surveillance of construction projects and reports to government personnel on compliance with contract plans and specifications, including workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods. The role provides construction-site quality assurance, reviews contractor plans and documentation, identifies deficiencies and apparent differences, and assists government personnel with resolving issues and evaluating changed conditions. Travel to and from job sites is required. The representative reviews contract documents and contractor submissions, participates in construction meetings and inspections, monitors quality-control and safety programs, and maintains records of deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information. Deliverables are submitted for government review through the established process. The position requires U.S. citizenship and successful completion of a federal background review and drug screen. Salary is based on experience and will be discussed with the manager during the interview.

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, 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.

Nice To Haves

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: Life Safety Code (NFPA 101); National Electric Code (NFPA 70); plumbing (IPC); fire protection systems (NFPA 13 & 72); HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB); building commissioning; communications and security (IT, Nurse Call/Code Blue, Imaging & IDS/PACS); transport and equipment (Patient Lifts, Elevators, Transport Systems, Pneumatic Tube, Food Service, Sterilizers, Mortuary, and Laboratory); welding inspection; painting and metalizing inspection; and environmental HAZWOPER and site sampling.

Responsibilities

Conduct construction-project surveillance and deliver findings to government personnel.
Prepare surveillance reports documenting compliance with plans and specifications across construction phases.
Review contract plans and specifications and recommend necessary changes to government personnel.
Provide site surveillance, help resolve apparent differences, advise 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 Quality Control Plans, Safety Plans, Schedules of Prices, Progress Schedules, Network Analysis Diagrams (CPMs), Environmental Protection Plans, Asbestos Plans, and submittal registers for conformance with contract requirements and good practice.
Attend and participate in an advisory capacity in preconstruction conferences, quality-control coordination meetings, in-progress reviews, and other meetings; keep notes.
Review contractor daily quality-control reports to ensure quality-control activities are adequately documented, including inspections, testing, results, deficiency correction, and related records.
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 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 work-site location, layout, and elevations before work begins.
Monitor contractor procedures for tracking construction deficiencies, ensuring corrective action is acceptable and an audit trail is maintained; report findings in 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.