Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Accura Engineering; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) employer match

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Construction (QA) Inspector for a Louisville, KY location with a requirement for federal project experience. The role focuses on surveillance, code compliance, and reporting across all construction phases, ensuring workmanship and safety standards are met.

You will support contract modifications and review subcontractor plans and submittals to maintain schedule integrity. Candidates should have a strong background in vertical construction, hospital projects

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma/GED; higher degree preferred.
• 10+ years on construction contract administration and inspection on large DoD/USACE projects.
• Vertical construction experience; hospital projects preferred.
• Experience with relevant codes and standards is required.
• Specialized codes may be needed: NFPA 101, NEC, IPC, NFPA 13/72, ASHRAE/NEBB

Responsibilities

• Deliver surveillance reports on construction phases for compliance with plans and specs.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure conformance with standards and design instructions.
• Perform inspections and complete daily site reports including safety and manpower notes.
• Monitor progress, identify problems, and advise on contract modifications.
• Prepare engineering plans or reports and support contract modification processes.
• Review contractor plans and submittals for approval actions; monitor safety and quality programs.
• Track progress and alert the team to potential delays; perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Construction inspection

Contract administration

Code compliance

Safety inspections

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

RMS 3.0

Job description

Position:Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:68931

# of Openings:2

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.
• 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.
• 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 USACEpreferred
• 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
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirementsavings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professionaldevelopment and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportiveand 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