Mechanical Construction Quality Assurance Inspector

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

About the Position:

Join us in this exciting role providing construction phase support services for the construction of a weapons storage and maintenance facility. We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Construction Inspection Professional for an 18-month, full-time position supporting the Corps of Engineers, Seattle District.

*This position requires a construction background and computer proficiency. Construction QA experience is required.

Location: Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana

Job Type: Full-time for 18 months, 40 hours per week.

Lodging and Per Diem will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

As a QAR, you will provide on-site quality assurance and compliance monitoring throughout the construction process. Duties include:

Plans & Specifications Review
- Become thoroughly familiar with all contract documents, including plans, specifications, amendments, and submittals.
- Attend post-award conferences to align administrative policies and project requirements.

Submittal Oversight
- Monitor the contractor’s quality control system to ensure timely and accurate submittals.
- Review all submittals for completeness, correctness, and compliance with contract requirements.

Construction Monitoring & Inspection
- Verify adequacy and calibration of test equipment and adherence to testing standards.
- Spot-check approved submittals during implementation.
- Review daily Quality Control Reports (QCRs) and compare them to QA reports, reporting discrepancies to the COR.
- Participate in the three-phase control process, attending preparatory and initial-phase meetings for critical features (mechanical, electrical, roofing, waterproofing).
- Conduct site visits, inspections, and investigations; collect data and prepare detailed reports documenting findings.
- Maintain a daily diary and submit accurate daily reports within one working day.

Deficiency Tracking
- Maintain and update a deficiency list, ensuring corrective actions are taken and documented.
- Discuss all deficiencies with the COR.

CQC Program Monitoring
- Verify that the contractor’s three-phase control system is correctly implemented.
- Compare plans and specifications to actual site conditions, report discrepancies, and maintain a marked-up set of plans for reference.

Shop Drawing Verification
- Ensure all required shop drawings are submitted and approved.
- Compare drawings to contract requirements and verify installed materials match approved drawings.

Safety Compliance
- Adhere to EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards.
- Provide at least one safety observation in each daily report.

Environmental Oversight
- Review and monitor environmental submittals and permits.
- Ensure proper execution of environmental controls (e.g., turbidity, air quality, endangered species monitoring) and verify compliance through daily reports.

Work Environment:

Work will be done outdoors and indoors. Candidate must be able to perform in the Montana weather conditions.

Requirements

Experience:
- Minimum 4 years of construction-related experience, including 2 years of continuous experience inspecting construction contract work for similar projects.
- Must also have at least 2 years of experience in on-site quality assurance or quality control duties, including safety oversight.

Skills & Capabilities:
- Ability to prepare detailed reports and perform basic field quality assurance tests.
- Familiarity with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and OSHA standards.
- Physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods.
- Able to work in adverse conditions (including foul weather) for extended periods.
- Must be able to oversee other contractor QA personnel assigned to the same task order.