Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a Construction (QA) Inspector to support federal construction projects in Louisville, KY. The role involves delivering surveillance reports on construction phases, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and safety standards.

You will review contractor schedules, provide technical guidance, and prepare daily site reports. US citizenship and background/drug screening are required; salary is based on experience and discussed in

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED; degree preferred in Construction or Engineering.
• 10+ years on large federal construction contracts (DoD/USACE preferred).
• Vertical construction experience; hospital construction highly preferred.
• Experience with building codes and safety standards.
• Experience with RMS 3.0, three-phase inspection, OSHA EM 385-1-1 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers surveillance reports on construction phases for compliance with plans and specifications.
• Provides technical expertise to ensure project compliance with engineering standards, codes, and design instructions.
• Performs inspections and completes daily site reports with comments and progress updates.
• Monitors schedules and identifies potential delays; suggests contract modifications as needed.
• Reviews contractor schedules and plans for approval; supports contract modifications.
• Assists in all phases of the contract modification process.
• Reviews technical submittals for approvals, including safety and QC programs.
• Uses RMS for project management and reporting.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Building codes knowledge

OSHA EM 385-1-1 knowledge

Three-phase inspection process

Federal contract inspection experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Life Safety Code NFPA 101

National Electric Code NFPA 70

Plumbing IPC

Fire Protection Systems NFPA 13 & 72

HVAC TAB ASHRAE/NEBB

Building Commissioning

IT/Nurse Call/Code Blue/Imaging/IDS/Pa

Transport/Equipment (Patient Lifts etc

Welding Inspection

Painting and Metalizing Inspection

Environmental HAZWOPER

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

RMS 3.0

Job description

• Reviews contractor schedules.

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