Construction Management Quality Assurance (CMQA) Representative

The Building People; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

A leading construction management firm is seeking a Construction Management Quality Assurance Representative to ensure compliance and perform inspections for federal projects. The role involves significant travel across the United States and requires a bachelor's degree and over 10 years of experience in construction oversight. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and proficiency in safety standards and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction quality assurance or safety oversight.
• Proven ability to assess contractor performance against contract requirements.
• Familiarity with safety standards including OSHA and the USACE Safety Manual.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections to verify project compliance.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and quality control plans.
• Prepare surveillance reports detailing workmanship.

Skills

Construction quality assurance

Safety oversight

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management

USACE QCM Course Certification

USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety Certification

Job description

Overview

The Construction Management Quality Assurance (CMQA) Representative provides nationwide oversight and inspection services for federal Deferred Maintenance and Repair (DMR) and recapitalization projects. This role ensures contractor compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards. The CMQA Representative conducts on-site inspections, reviews documentation, provides surveillance reports, and immediately alerts project stakeholders to any issues impacting project quality, safety, or schedule. Approximately 50% travel is required to perform site inspections at projects across the country.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site inspections of DMR and recapitalization projects to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Review submittals, RFIs, quality control plans, test reports, and as-built documentation.
• Prepare surveillance reports detailing workmanship, materials, and installation methods; communicate findings to project stakeholders.
• Monitor contractor performance against contract requirements and schedules; issue alerts as needed to protect quality and safety.
• Coordinate with CORs, Facility Managers, and contractors to support project delivery.

Qualifications

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience performing construction quality assurance, safety oversight, or related functions.
• Proven ability to assess contractor performance against contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Experience delivering surveillance reports covering workmanship, materials, and installation methods.
• Familiarity with safety standards including OSHA and the USACE Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1).
• Skilled in reviewing submittals, RFIs, quality control plans, test reports, and as-built documentation.
• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with CORs, Facility Managers, and contractors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior Federal construction oversight experience.
• Familiarity with deferred maintenance and repair (DMR) programs.
• Experience conducting constructability and design reviews.
• Knowledge of contract administration processes, including change orders and claims review.

Education

Required Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• USACE QCM Course Certification.
• USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety Certification.

Preferred Education

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license.
• Certified Construction Manager (CMAA) credential.
• Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.
• Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
• Medical & Rx
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance/AD&D
• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Facilities Services

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