Role & seniority: QA Inspector; mid-level with 5+ years in large federal construction projects (DOD/USACE preferred)

Stack/tools: RMS 3.0 (preferred); three-phase inspection process; OSHA EM 385-1-1 safety manual; contract modification/support tools (RFP scopes, government estimates, RFIs/REAs)

Top 3 responsibilities

Observe/investigate construction phases for schedule/specs/shop drawings; identify issues and assess need for contract modifications
Perform inspections and complete daily site reports; monitor progress, safety, subcontractor activity; assist in modification processes
Review/analyze contractor plans, submittals, schedules; prepare correspondence (RFIs, REAs) and assist in payment estimates and pay item verification

Must-have skills

Strong inspection/risk assessment and documentation (RMS usage, reports)
Ability to review contractor plans, submittals, and progress schedules
Experience preparing scopes of work, government estimates, and contract modification docs; effective communication with project team (Resident Engineer, COR)

Nice-to-haves

Experience with DoD/USACE projects; EM 385-1-1 and OSHA compliance
Familiarity with RMS 3.0, pay item quantities, and equivalence adjustments
Location & work type: Grand Forks, ND (Grand Forks AFB); on-site, federal construction project; US citizen with background/drug screen required

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.

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QA Inspector- Grand Forks, ND