Construction Quality Assurance Representative

Description:

Position Title: Construction Quality Assurance Representative

Reports to: Operations Manager

Location: Sault Sainte Marie, MI

Employment Status: Full-Time. Flexibility is required as hours may vary, including longer days or non-weekday work and working most federal holidays, as project dictates.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary: Aldevra is currently seeking a qualified Construction Quality Assurance Representative to support the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by performing Quality Assurance (QA) at the New Lock at the Soo in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The ideal candidate will already align with our core values of SOAR (Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven and Relentless Pursuit of Quality).

This position is contingent upon contract award.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform QA concrete testing in this Task Order per the project QASP and additional IPO guidance and direction.
• Provide independent Quality Assurance oversight of the Mass Concrete Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) and oversight of Kokosing Alberici Trailer, LLC (KAT) concrete placement within the footprint of the New Lock Chamber for the New Lock at the Soo
• Ensuring KAT’s compliance with contract specifications and drawings to USACE’s quality standards.
• Ensure the construction contract specifications and drawings are followed, working directly with KAT Quality Control (QC) staff and KAT Safety Personnel as well as working directly with USACE IPO Quality Assurance personnel, Technical Staff, Contract Administration personnel, and IPO Leadership Team.
• Review and enforce EM 385-1-1 onsite as applicable.
• Review specifications, drawings, submittals, RFI’s and any other associated contract documents regarding the assigned DFOW.
• Attend daily USACE QA/KAT QC meetings, and meet weekly with the USACE Task Order COR, USACE Construction COR and produce a record of discussions from that meeting for submission to USACE.
• Attend 3 phase meetings regarding the assigned DFOW.
• Coordinate Inspection needs with KAT QC department
• Task Order QA Personnel should anticipate spending no less than 70% of their day in the field observing and monitoring activities associated with assigned DFOW. The remainder 30% should be spent reviewing contract documents and completing reports.
• Daily Field Inspections – Preplacement, During Placement, and Post Placement
• Daily Testing and reporting – Mass Concrete
• Furnish a daily report summarizing all the inspections that were performed.
• Ensure KAT maintains the quality standards in according with:
• IPO Direction by the Task Order Contracting Officer (KO) and implemented by the Task Order Contracting Officer Representative (COR).
• IPO Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) 25 SEPT 2025, (updated annually).
• IPO New Lock Engineering Considerations and Instructions for Field Personnel (ECIFP)
• ECB 2023-11 USACE Mega Projects – Overall Project Delivery guidance 21 AUG 2025
• EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements 15 MAR 2024
• EP 415-1-260 Area/Resident Engineer Management Guide 15 AUG 2021 7. EP 415-1-261 Volume 1 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide General Information and Sitework 2 JAN 1992
• EP 415-1-261 Volume 2 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide Pile Driving, Dams, Levees, and Related Items 31 MAR 1992
• EP 415-1-261 Volume 3 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide Architectural and Structural Features in Building Construction 1 AUG 1992
• EP 415-1-261 Volume 4 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide Special Construction, Conveying Systems, Mechanical, and Electrical Features of Building Construction 1 DEC 1992
• ER 1110-3-12 Military Engineering and Design Quality Management 25 MAR 2021
• ER 1180-1-6 Construction Quality Management 6 MAR 2025
• ER 1180 Labor Relations in Construction 15 AUG 2022
• RMS User’s Manual
• IPO QA Laboratory Manual
• Additional reference material deemed necessary by USACE IPO personnel to ensure quality assurance.
• All other duties as assigned.

About Us

Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.

Recent accolades include:

• Great Place to Work® 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• HIRE Vets Medallion Award 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025
• VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 and 2025 Employer Awards
• Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation 2021,2022,2023,2024, 2025, 2026
• Foodservice Equipment Reports 2023, 2024, 2025 Top Dealer
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024, 2025 Distribution Giants list
• RATIONAL 2024, 2025 Premium Partner Award
• ENERGY STAR® Partner
• Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911

Learn more about us at aldevra.com.

Requirements:

Security Requirements:

• Must be able to obtain Common Access Card (CAC) clearance.

This position requires passing an extensive background check.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Must be OSHA-30 certified
• Must be certified as American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Level 1, ACI Certified for Concrete Strength Testing Technician, and ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1.
• Minimum experience of 5 years working in the Quality Assurance or Quality Control field working on Commercial or Industrial Construction, that includes Concrete placement
• Must be familiar with reading Plans and Specifications
• Additional experience enforcing safety standards on a construction site is desired.
• Must have experience working on USACE projects, or other heavy commercial or industrial construction. Residential construction is not a relevant substitution
• Must be able to drive a “side-by-side” on the project site
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, including military personnel, civilian engineers, and construction contractors
• Valid Real-ID state-issued driver’s license
• Excellent and accurate written communication
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems; online calendars and cloud systems; intermediate to advanced skills Microsoft office products required
• Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry
• Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic
• Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality

Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee 401(k) with company match
• Professional Team Environment

Aldevra is an equal opportunity, E-Verify employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.