Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company  

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction QA Inspector in Louisville, KY to oversee inspections, document progress, and ensure adherence to plans, specs, and safety standards on federal projects.

The role requires a strong background in construction management, with 10+ years of project inspection on large federal sites and experience with building codes and RMS 3.0. A high level of detail, reporting, and coordination with the project team is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED minimum.
• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience on large federal construction projects (DoD/USACE preferred).
• Experience with vertical hospital construction is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with relevant building codes and safety standards (NFPA 101, NFPA 70, IPC).
• Experience with RMS 3.0 and three-phase inspection processes; OSHA/EM 385-1-1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver surveillance reports on construction phases for compliance with plans and specs.
• Provide technical expertise to ensure compliance with engineering standards and codes.
• Perform site inspections and maintain daily site reports with progress, safety, and manpower notes.
• Observe construction phases for schedule and specs compliance; identify issues and propose modifications.
• Prepare engineering plans or reports and review contractor schedules.
• Assist in contract modification processes and in review of submittals.

Skills

Inspection

Construction QA

Documentation

Code compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

10+ years construction inspection experience

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