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Senior Quality Assurance Representative

Jacobs Vancouver, Washington, United States

onsitefull-time

Salary: $42 - $73 / hour

Posted Jan 23, 2026Apply by Feb 22, 2026

Role & seniority: Senior Quality Assurance Representative (construction inspection) within Jacobs’ Construction Management practice

Stack/tools: Interpret civil/mechanical/structural/electrical drawings; review plans, specifications, and contractor pay notes; maintain daily work-in-progress reports; communicate construction issues with client

Top 3 responsibilities

  1. Observe and inspect ongoing construction to ensure conformance with contract documents

  2. Review plans/specs for compliance and approve client payment for actual work completed

  3. Maintain daily construction progress reports and discuss issues with the client

Must-have skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent; 10+ years in construction inspection for facilities/utilities

  • Valid driving record; ability to work day/night, weekends as required; ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  • Proficiency in reading/interpreting civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings

  • Ability to work outdoors under inclement weather; effective communication with contractors/public

Nice-to-haves

  • Local municipal construction experience; electrical inspection experience

  • Inspection/code certifications (ICC, ACI, IBC, etc); Commercial Building Inspector license

  • Experience with projects using multiple funding sources; familiarity with local, state, and federal guidelines

  • Location & work type: Onsite role (full-time) in West region; required to work flexible shifts including nights and weekends as

Full Description

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Our team is experiencing exciting growth within our established Construction Management practice, and we are seeking a new Senior Quality Assurance Representative to join our team. You'll inspect construction methods and workmanship to ensure that contractors build facilities, utilities and area improvements in accordance with plans and specifications. Utilizing your expertise you will inspect constructed and installed work for conformance. You’ll be expected to perform work independently on assignments; however, all unusual issues are referred to the supervisor.

Primary Responsibilities

Observe and inspect ongoing construction work is in accordance with contract documents. Review plans and specifications to ensure that work is in compliance with plans and specifications. Review contractors’ pay notes and recommend for approval for actual work completed to the client. Inspect work against approved plans Maintains a daily report of work in progress and status of completion and discusses construction related issues with client contact.

Join us and we will assist you in continuing the development of your skills and exploring all that you can do across our global company, with opportunities to share your knowledge along the way.

Here's what you'll need

High School Diploma or equivalent 10+ years of experience in construction inspection for facility and/or utility projects Required to have and maintain a satisfactory driving record Able and willing to work day or night shifts and/or flexible schedules including weekends as required to support the project requirements. Ability to move up to 50 pounds Ability to follow instructions and effectively communicate with contractors and public. Ability to read and interpret civil, mechanical, structural, and electrical drawings, particularly for facilities improvements.. Work under exposure to inclement weather conditions.

Ideally, you’ll also have

Local municipal construction experience Electrical Inspection Experience Inspection and/or Code Certifications – ICC, ACI, IBC, etc Commercial Building Inspector’s License Experience working on projects with multiple funding sources Experience with local, State and federal project guidelines

#WestPMCM

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off (allocated plans start date 17 days per calendar year), seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount as well as legally mandated benefits.

The base salary range for this position is $42.00 to $73.00; though will be paid hourly based on hours worked. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on January 22, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Construction InspectionQuality AssurancePlan ReviewSpecification ComplianceCommunicationCivil DrawingsMechanical DrawingsStructural DrawingsElectrical DrawingsReport WritingProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationDrivingFlexibilityAttention to DetailWeather Adaptabilitymulti-location

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