Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Accura Engineering; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company  

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Accura Engineering is seeking a Construction (QA) Inspector for Louisville, KY with strong construction inspection and reporting skills. You will deliver surveillance reports, verify compliance with plans and specs, and work closely with government personnel to ensure quality and safety.

The role requires extensive inspection experience on large federal projects, knowledge of applicable codes, and the ability to prepare engineering plans and assist in contract modifications.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED minimum with construction or engineering education preferred.
• 10+ years in construction contract administration and inspection on large DoD/USACE projects.
• Experience with vertical hospital construction and relevant codes.

Responsibilities

• Delivers surveillance reports on construction phases for compliance with plans and specs.
• Provides technical assistance to ensure compliance with engineering standards and codes.
• Performs inspections and completes daily site reports with progress and safety notes.
• Monitors schedules and advises project team on potential delays and changes.
• Reviews contractor plans and submittals for approval actions.
• Supports contract modification processes and safety programs.

Skills

Construction inspection

Report writing

Safety compliance

Quality control

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate or Bachelor’s in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

RMS 3.0

OSHA EM 385-1-1 awareness

Job description

Position: Construction (QA) Inspector-Louisville, KY

Location: Lexington, KY

Job Id: 69373

# 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