Federal Construction QA & Compliance Inspector

The Building People; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Long-term disability

Job summary

The Building People seeks a Construction Management Quality Assurance (CMQA) Representative to provide nationwide oversight and inspections for federal Deferred Maintenance and Repair (DMR) and recapitalization projects. This role ensures contractor compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.

Approximately 50% travel is required for site inspections across the country.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in construction QA, safety oversight, or related functions.
• Experience assessing contractor performance against contract requirements, plans, and specs.
• Experience delivering surveillance reports on workmanship, materials, and installation methods.
• Familiarity with OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards.
• Skilled in reviewing submittals, RFIs, QC plans, test reports, and as‑built docs.
• Strong communication with CORs, Facility Managers, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Provide nationwide oversight and inspection services for federal DMR and recapitalization projects.
• Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specs, safety requirements, and industry standards.
• Conduct on-site inspections, review documentation, and produce surveillance reports.

Skills

Construction QA

Contractor oversight

Safety standards

Submittals/RFIs

Documentation review

Communications

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

USACE QCM Course Certification

USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

The Building People seeks a Construction Management Quality Assurance (CMQA) Representative to provide nationwide oversight and inspections for federal Deferred Maintenance and Repair (DMR) and recapitalization projects. This role ensures contractor compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards.

Approximately 50% travel is required for site inspections across the country.