Construction Quality Assurance Analyst (Border Barrier)

Garud Technology Service Inc; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garud Technology Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Quality Assurance Analyst (Border Barrier) to provide on-site QA support for a U.S. government border barrier project.

The role involves monitoring field activities, ensuring compliance with plans and safety standards, and preparing documentation for pay estimates and reports. Qualifications include 3–10 years in construction oversight, a bachelor’s degree (or substitutions), and proficiency with Procore, Autodesk, and SharePoint.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years of relevant construction experience and a bachelor’s degree.
• Education substitutions: 6 years of work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree; or an associate’s degree plus 4 years of work experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of construction oversight experience, including surveillance, monitoring, and controlling construction of all types (horizontal construction preferred), to ensure compliance with contract documents and proper construction materials and techniques.
• Experience reviewing construction technical data for progress reports, preparing data for processing pay estimates, and enforcing construction industry and safety standards.
• Experience managing multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets simultaneously.
• One or more of the following certifications highly preferred: OSHA 30 Construction; MEWP; Construction Quality Management (CQM); EM 385-1-1QA-QC.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk).
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders and effectively solve problems; strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a true team player and maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel between job sites within the Del Rio and Laredo Sectors, as requested.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day surveillance over the full range of field engineering activities for major construction projects, with a preference for horizontal construction.
• Monitor and control construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable construction and safety standards.
• Review contractor schedules for logic and adequacy, assess progress measurement data, and support preparation of pay estimates and related technical construction documentation.
• Prepare daily activity reports documenting instructions to contractor representatives, quantities placed, weather conditions, construction progress, delays, and any unusual problems encountered.
• Provide expertise and guidance concerning safety and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and environmental Best Management Practices.
• Support project-related outreach efforts, the construction oversight manager, and Government COR/Project Manager in execution of the work.
• Analyze problems, interpret plans and specifications, and monitor the layout and inspection of work in progress to verify quality and conformance.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Travel willingness

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate’s degree + 4 years experience

Tools

Procore

Autodesk

SharePoint

Job description

Description

Construction Quality Assurance Analyst (Border Barrier)

Garud Technology Services, Inc. seeks an experienced Construction Quality Assurance Analyst (Border Barrier) to provide on-site quality assurance support to a federal Program Management Office overseeing border barrier construction.

In this role, you will:

• Maintain day-to-day surveillance over the full range of field engineering activities for major construction projects, with a preference for horizontal construction.
• Monitor and control construction activities to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, contract documents, and applicable construction and safety standards.
• Review contractor schedules for logic and adequacy, assess progress measurement data, and support preparation of pay estimates and related technical construction documentation.
• Prepare daily activity reports documenting instructions to contractor representatives, quantities placed, weather conditions, construction progress, delays, and any unusual problems encountered.
• Provide expertise and guidance concerning safety and quality assurance, ensuring adherence to safety regulations and environmental Best Management Practices.
• Support project-related outreach efforts, the construction oversight manager, and Government COR/Project Manager in execution of the work.
• Analyze problems, interpret plans and specifications, and monitor the layout and inspection of work in progress to verify quality and conformance.

A successful Construction Quality Assurance Analyst will demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets simultaneously.

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 to 10 years of relevant construction experience and a bachelor’s degree.
• Education substitutions:
  • 6 years of work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree; or
  • An associate’s degree plus 4 years of work experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• At least 3 years of construction oversight experience, including surveillance, monitoring, and controlling construction of all types (horizontal construction preferred), to ensure compliance with contract documents and proper construction materials and techniquetes.
• Experience reviewing construction technical data for progress reports, preparing data for processing pay estimates, and enforcing construction industry and safety standards.
• Experience managing multiple projects with independent schedules and budgets simultaneously.
• One or more of the following certifications highly preferred:
  • OSHA 30 Construction
  • Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)
  • Construction Quality Management (CQM)
  • EM 385-1-1QA-QC
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., Procore, Autodesk).
• Ability to communicate clearly with a variety of stakeholders and effectively solve problems; strong oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to function as a true team player and maintain a positive attitude in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel between job sites within the Del Rio and Laredo Sectors, as requested.

Physical Requirements

Candidates should be able to:

• Walk or climb to inspection points.
• Maintain mobility and endurance and work in varied weather and terrain.
• Work in hot, cold, or humid conditions.
• Maintain focus and precision in inspection and testing tasks.

Hiring Process

• By applying to this position, candidates acknowledge they will be subject to a corporate background investigation and records checks, including verification of education, criminal history, and certifications.
• Candidates must be able and willing to travel between sites within the Sector as required by the project.

Selected candidates will receive a contingent offer pending customer/prime approval and satisfactory completion of all required background checks.

About Garud

Garud Technology Services, Inc. is a trusted provider of premier technology and engineering solutions for the U.S. government and private sector. Since 2004, Garud has delivered tangible results and measurable outcomes for clients with diverse and challenging missions and is recognized for its commitment to exceptional service, strong culture of compliance and accountability, and deep relationships across government.

Garud’s teams are highly skilled, nimble, and flexible, with the ability to rapidly develop and deploy new capabilities to achieve our customers’ goals.

GARUD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.