
QA Inspector- Grand Forks, ND
Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. • Great Falls, Montana, United States
Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 / year
Role & seniority: QA Inspector; experienced professional (approx. 5+ years on large federal construction projects)
Stack / tools: RMS 3.0 (preferred); knowledge of three-phase inspection; familiarity with OSHA EM 385-1-1; use of RFIs/REAs, submittals, and contract modifications
Top 3 responsibilities
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Observe, inspect, and report on construction phases for schedule/spec/shop drawing compliance; identify issues and flag potential slippage
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Prepare daily site reports, contract modification support, scopes of work for RFPs, and government estimates; assist with payments and QC/contract documentation
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Review contractor plans, submittals, and safety/quality programs; manage RFI/submittal processes and communications with designers, RE, and technical staff
Must-have skills
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5+ years on large federal construction projects (DoD/USACE preferred)
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Ability to read plans and shop drawings; perform measurement and pay item calculations
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Experience with RMS 3.0 (or equivalent data/logging), RFIs/REAs, and contract modification workflows
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Knowledge of OSHA and EM 385-1-1 safety requirements
Nice-to-haves
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Construction-related degree
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Prior RMS 3.0 hands-on experience
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DoD/USACE project experience and familiarity with government contracting processes
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Location & work type: Grand Forks, ND (Grand Forks AFB); on-site, full-time position; US citizenship required with federal background check and drug screen
Full Description
QA Inspector
Work Location: Grand Forks, ND ( Grand Forks AFB)***
Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview
REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen
Duties/Responsibilities
Observes and investigates construction phases for compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. Identifies problems, recommends changes, and assesses the need for contract modifications. Performs inspections and completes daily site reports in RMS. Include comments and monitoring of progress, work activities, safety issues and subcontractor manpower in the reports. Assists in all phases of the contract modification process. Assists in preparation of scopes of work for RFP's, assists in preparation of government estimates, assists with reviews of contractor's proposals, and assists with preparation of contract modification documentation. Reviews and analyzes contractor plans and technical submittals for approval action, including progress schedules, environmental, safety and quality control programs, certifications and shop drawings. Prepares correspondence regarding Contractor performance, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and other technical issues. Prepares both partial and final payment estimates including the measurement and computation of pay item quantities, verification of materials on hand, and percentage complete of lump sum items. Monitors scheduled progress of all construction activities and phases of construction and advises the Resident Engineer, COR, and project team of potential slippage or delay Participates and executes RFI and Submittal reviews, including coordination with the designers, RE, and technical experts and executes responses to the contractor. Logs and maintains data as necessary to assist with project management and decision making. Performs other duties as assigned
Education/Experience
High School Diploma/GED minimum; Construction related degree, preferred Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience on construction projects large complex multimillion dollar federal projects, Department of Defense or USACE preferred Experience using RMS 3.0, preferred Experience with three-phase inspection process Experience with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual, preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match. Paid time off and holidays. Professional development and career advancement opportunities. A supportive and collaborative work environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify