Construction Manager

LRS Federal LLC; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LRS Federal is seeking a meticulous Construction QA Manager to oversee the QA program for a federal HVAC and electrical upgrade project in Vermont. The role requires ensuring contractor work meets GSA guidelines and federal specs, with regular on-site oversight.

You will manage QA plans, inspect on-site work, review submittals, NCRs, and compile daily to monthly reports for PBS. Prior DB experience and GSA PBS familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of QA/QC management on federal construction projects with HVAC overhauls and electrical upgrades.
• Direct QA on Design-Build contracts valued over $15M.
• Experience enforcing quality on GSA PBS projects and familiarity with PBS standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA Plan development and conduct on-site inspections.
• Monitor compliance for envelope, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Review submittals, RFIs, and ensure alignment with specifications.
• Log NCRs and coordinate corrective actions with the design-build team.
• Produce daily to monthly QA reports for PBS.

Skills

QA/QC Experience

Design-Build Expertise

GSA PBS Experience

Tools

Procore

New Forma

GSA Tracking Systems

Job description

Construction Quality Assurance Manager (GSA / Design-Build)

Company: LRS Federal

Project: Federal HVAC, and Electrical Upgrade

Location: Requires regular on-site travel to St. Albans, VT

Position Type: Full-Time / Salary Benefit

Position Overview

LRS Federal is seeking a meticulous and seasoned Construction Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to oversee the Quality Assurance program for a federal HVAC, and Electrical upgrade project. In this critical role, you will act as LRS Federal’s primary agent ensuring that all work performed by the Design-Build contractor complies with the General Services Administration (GSA) guidelines, architectural plans, and strict federal specifications.

Mandatory Qualifications (\"Must-Haves\")

Candidates who do not meet all of the following criteria will not be considered:

• Experience: Minimum of five (5) years of experience successfully managing quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for federal construction projects similar in size, scope, and complexity (specifically major HVAC overhauls, building envelope/glazing upgrades, and electrical modernizations).
• Design-Build Expertise: Direct, proven QA experience on Design-Build (DB) contracts valued at over $15 Million.
• Federal Agency Experience: Explicit history of enforcing quality compliance on General Services Administration (GSA) projects, with strong familiarity with GSA PBS Core Building Standards.

Key Responsibilities

• QA Oversight & Inspection: Formulate, implement, and manage the project-specific Quality Assurance Plan. Conduct regular, rigorous on-site inspections of ongoing work, materials, and equipment.
• Technical Compliance Monitoring: Verify compliance across three major project vectors: high-performance building envelope repairs (including window/structural glazing), complex HVAC system overhauls (chillers, air handlers, controls), and heavy electrical/building automation updates.
• Submittal & RFI Review: Audit and evaluate product data, shop drawings, samples, and Requests for Information (RFIs) alongside GSA personnel to ensure alignment with performance specifications.
• Deficiency Tracking: Issue, log, and track Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs). Work directly with the Design-Build team to establish corrective action plans and verify the resolution of all physical defects before sign-off.
• Documentation & Reporting: Prepare detailed daily, weekly, and monthly QA reports outlining inspection results, material testing data, and compliance milestones for the GSA Public Buildings Service (PBS).

Technical & Professional Skills

• Deep technical knowledge of building materials, mechanical systems (MEP), and thermal/moisture protection testing protocols (e.g., ASTM standards for air/water infiltration).
• Proficiency in construction tracking and document management software (e.g., Procore, Newforma, or standard GSA tracking systems).
• Relevant certifications are highly preferred (e.g., USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C), ICC certifications, or AWS/ASNT credentials).
• Ability to pass a federal background check/suitability clearance required for accessing GSA properties.