Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and careerAdv

Supportive and collaborative work环境

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction (QA) Inspector in Louisville, KY to oversee surveillance across all construction phases, ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and safety standards.

The role requires strong technical expertise and experience with federal programs. Must have extensive knowledge of applicable codes and the ability to review and approve contractor submittals, schedules, and environmental/safety programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience on large, complex federal construction inspection projects.
• Experience with DoD or USACE preferred.
• Experience with vertical hospital construction preferred.
• Working knowledge of relevant codes and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Delivers surveillance reports on all construction phases for compliance with plans and specs.
• Provides technical expertise to ensure project compliance with codes and design instructions.
• Performs inspections and completes daily site reports with progress and safety notes.
• Observes construction phases, identifies issues, and suggests changes or contract mods.
• Reviews contractor schedules and submittals for approvals.
• Monitors progress and advises on potential delays to the project team.
• Utilizes RMS for project data entry and reporting.
• Assists in all phases of the contract modification process.

Skills

Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)

National Electric Code (NFPA 70)

Plumbing (IPC)

Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72)

HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB)

Building Commissioning

Communications & Security IT

Transport/Equipment (Patient Lifts, L

Welding Inspection

Painting and Metalizing Inspection

Environmental HAZWOPER

OSHA & EM 385-1-1 safety

Three-phase inspection process

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelors degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

RMS 3.0

Job description

Job Title: Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Work Location: Louisville, KY ***Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

REQUIREMENT

Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Delivers surveillance reports on all phases of construction for compliance with plans and specifications in respect to workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods to government personnel.
• Provides technical expertise to client to ensure the project complies with all engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions.
• Performs inspections and completes daily site reports. Include comments and monitoring of progress, work activities, safety issues and subcontractor manpower in the reports.
• Observes and investigates construction phases for compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. Identifies problems, recommends changes, and assesses the need for contract modifications.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Reviews contractor schedules.
• Assists in all phases of the contract modification process.
• Reviews and analyzes contractor plans and technical submittals for approval action, including progress schedules, environmental, safety and quality control programs, certifications and shop drawings.
• Monitors scheduled progress of all construction activities and phases of construction and advises the project team of potential delay.
• Utilize Resident Management System (RMS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED minimum; Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related Construction related degree, preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience on construction contract administration and inspection projects on large complex multimillion dollar federal projects, Department of Defense (DoD) or USACE preferred
• Experience with vertical construction projects. Hospital construction experience is highly preferred.
• Experience with relevant construction / building codes is needed.
• The following specialized skills or codes which may be required:
• Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
• National National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
• Plumbing (IPC)
• Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72)
• HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB)
• Building Commissioning
• Communications & Security (IT, Nurse Call/Code Blue, Imaging & IDS/PACS)
• Transport/Equipment (Patient Lifts, Elevators, Transport Systems, Pneumatic Tube, Food Service, Sterilizers, Mortuary, & Laboratory)
• Welding Inspection
• Painting and Metalizing Inspection
• Environmental HAZWOPER, site sampling
• Experience using RMS 3.0, preferred
• Experience with three-phase inspection process
• Experience with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual, preferred

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify