Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Supportive environment

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. seeks a Construction (QA) Inspector to monitor all phases of construction for compliance with plans and specifications on a Louisville, KY area project.

You will deliver surveillance reports to government personnel and provide technical expertise to ensure alignment with engineering standards, codes, and design instructions. Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of federal project inspection experience, hospital project exposure, and strong knowledge

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED minimum; Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of applicable experience on large DoD/USACE federal projects.
• Hospital construction experience preferred.
• Experience with relevant construction/building codes (NFPA 101, NFPA 70, IPC, NFPA 13/72, ASHRAE/NEBB).
• Experience with RMS 3.0 and three-phase inspection process.
• OSHA and EM 385-1-1 familiarity preferred.

Responsibilities

• Delivers surveillance reports on construction for compliance with plans and specifications to government personnel.
• Provides technical expertise to client to ensure project compliance with engineering standards, codes, specifications and design instructions.
• Performs inspections and completes daily site reports including comments, progress, safety issues and subcontractor manpower.
• Observes and investigates construction phases for compliance with schedules, specs and shop drawings; identifies problems and recommends changes.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Reviews contractor schedules and plans.
• Assists in all phases of the contract modification process.
• Reviews and analyzes contractor plans and submittals for approval including progress schedules and safety programs.
• Monitors scheduled progress and notifies project team of potential delays.
• Utilizes Resident Management System (RMS).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction inspection

Technical reporting

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Education

Bachelors in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

RMS 3.0

OSHA EM 385-1-1

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