Construction Manager – Federal

Jobtailor

New Jersey

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Construction Quality Control Inspector for federal projects in New Jersey. You will oversee field inspections, ensure compliance with quality standards, and maintain project records.

The role requires extensive experience reading drawings, performing take-offs, coordinating with A/E and contractors, and reporting findings to the Project Delivery Team and GSA.

Experience with OSHA safety and a background check (HSPD-12) will be required.

Qualifications

8+ years of specialized experience in the relevant construction work.
Must be able to pass an HSPD-12 Background Check.
Experience preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records.
Experience leading meetings to resolve problems on construction projects and briefing clients/managers.
Deep knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including proper uses of materials and installation methods.
Ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications accurately.
Ability to calculate construction costs and time impacts for changes.
Experience taking offs for materials, pricing required work, evaluating proposals and BOMs, and negotiating adjustments.
Ability and experience inspecting materials, workmanship, construction, and installation of systems such as fire alarm within the inspector's area of expertise.
Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements.

Responsibilities

Ensure work performed by Program Management staff follows quality standards.
Ensure A/E and construction contractors follow their quality standards.
Schedule, coordinate, and perform daily project field inspections of all work.
Review equipment, materials, and workmanship.
Observe Contractor Quality Control activities.
Observe Health and Safety plan and other contractor-provided plan compliance.
Observe testing procedures.
Maintain inspection logs.
Prepare progress and final inspection reports for each inspection.
Record defects and omissions.
Report problems encountered during work performance.
Maintain daily logs on required corrections and post status reports.
Document qualitative and quantitative differences between contract documents and actual work in place.
Track and maintain an ongoing list of observed defects and omissions and issue it to the Project Delivery Team and GSA.
Re-issue the defects and omissions list as modifications and additions occur.
Provide GSA recommendations regarding corrective action before substantial completion.
Submit inspection recommendations to GSA for approval or rejection of work in place.

Skills

Construction Quality Control

Inspection and Documentation

Construction Practices

OSHA Safety Requirements

Defects and Omissions Tracking

Education

HSPD-12 Background Check

Tools

Materials Take-offs

Contract Adjustments Negotiation

Quality Standards Compliance

Job description

Ensure work performed by Program Management staff follows quality standards
Ensure A/E and construction contractors follow their quality standards
Schedule, coordinate, and perform daily project field inspections of all work
Review equipment, materials, and workmanship
Observe Contractor Quality Control activities
Observe Health and Safety plan and other contractor-provided plan compliance
Observe testing procedures
Maintain inspection logs
Prepare progress and final inspection reports for each inspection
Record defects and omissions
Report problems encountered during work performance
Maintain daily logs on required corrections and post status reports
Document qualitative and quantitative differences between construction contract documents and actual work in place
Track and maintain an ongoing list of observed defects and omissions and issue it to the Project Delivery Team and GSA
Re-issue the defects and omissions list as modifications and additions occur
Provide GSA recommendations regarding corrective action before substantial completion
Submit inspection recommendations to GSA for approval or rejection of work in place

Requirements

8 or more years specialized experience in the work to be performed under this contract
Must be able to pass an HSPD-12 Background Check
Experience in preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records
Experience in conducting meetings to resolve problems on construction projects, and briefing clients and management personnel
In-depth knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including proper uses of construction materials and installation methods
In-depth experience interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects
Ability to accurately calculate construction costs and time impacts for changes
Experience making materials take-offs for construction work, pricing needed work, evaluating proposals and bills of materials, and negotiating equitable contract adjustments
Ability and experience inspecting materials, workmanship, construction, and installation of various systems such as fire alarm systems within the inspector's area of expertise
Knowledge of construction-industry safety practices, including familiarity with OSHA safety requirements

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in construction quality control, including inspection, documentation, and compliance with safety standards. Proficient in interpreting construction drawings, preparing reports, and managing project records effectively.

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