National Construction QA & Compliance Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx

Vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance/AD&D

Long Term Disability & Short-Term

Job summary

The Building People is seeking a Construction Management Quality Assurance (CMQA) Representative to provide nationwide oversight for DMR and recapitalization projects. You will verify contractor compliance with plans, safety requirements, and standards, conducting on-site inspections, document reviews, and surveillance reports.

Expect approximately 50% travel to project sites across the country. Required is a strong background in construction QA, safety oversight, and familiarity with OSHA and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years in construction quality assurance, safety oversight, or related functions.
• Experience assessing contractor performance against contract requirements, plans and specifications.
• Experience delivering surveillance reports covering workmanship, materials, and installation methods.
• Familiarity with OSHA and USACE EM 385-1-1 safety standards.
• Skilled in reviewing submittals, RFIs, quality control plans, test reports, and as-built documentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and oversee project quality, safety, and schedule.
• Review documentation and prepare surveillance reports; alert stakeholders to issues.
• Coordinate with CORs, Facility Managers, and contractors; ensure compliance with plans.
• Travel ~50% to sites nationwide to perform inspections and reviews.

Skills

Construction QA

Safety oversight

Contract requirements

Surveillance reports

Submittals & RFIs

Coordination with CORs

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

USACE QCM Course Certification

USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety Certification

PE or RA license (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Please note that this position is for an upcoming position. We are, however, accepting applications for this anticipated need. If you are interested in joining The Building People, we encourage you to APPLY TODAY!

The Construction Management Quality Assurance (CMQA) Representative provides nationwide oversight and inspection services for federal Deferred Maintenance and Repair (DMR) and recapitalization projects. This role ensures contractor compliance with plans, specifications, safety requirements, and industry standards. The CMQA Representative conducts on-site inspections, reviews documentation, provides surveillance reports, and immediately alerts project stakeholders to any issues impacting project quality, safety, or schedule. Approximately 50% travel is required to perform site inspections at projects across the country.

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of experience performing construction quality assurance, safety oversight, or related functions.


• Proven ability to assess contractor performance against contract requirements, plans, and specifications.


• Experience delivering surveillance reports covering workmanship, materials, and installation methods.


• Familiarity with safety standards including OSHA and the USACE Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1).


• Skilled in reviewing submittals, RFIs, quality control plans, test reports, and as-built documentation.


• Strong communication and coordination skills for working with CORs, Facility Managers, and contractors.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Project).

Preferred Experience & Skills

• Prior Federal construction oversight experience.


• Familiarity with deferred maintenance and repair (DMR) programs.


• Experience conducting constructability and design reviews.


• Knowledge of contract administration processes, including change orders and claims review.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.


• USACE QCM Course Certification.


• USACE EM 385-1-1 Safety Certification.

Preferred Education

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license.


• Certified Construction Manager (CMAA) credential.

*Salary offered will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, qualifications, and certifications.

*Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government.

*Please note that telework arrangements are subject to change based on customer requirements.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:

• Medical & Rx


• Dental


• Vision


• Flexible Spending Accounts


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Life Insurance/AD&D


• Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability


• Paid Time Off


• Holiday Pay

All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate will be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC. Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

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