QA Inspector - Cavalier, ND

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering and consulting firm in Minnesota seeks a QA Inspector to oversee construction phases and ensure compliance with established standards. Responsibilities include daily site inspections, performance reporting, and assistance with contract modifications. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience on large federal projects and a strong understanding of safety standards. This position offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen and pass a federal background review and drug screen.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience on large complex multimillion dollar federal projects.
• Experience with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Observes and investigates construction phases for compliance.
• Performs inspections and completes daily site reports.
• Assists in all phases of the contract modification process.
• Reviews contractor plans and submittals for approval, including schedules and safety programs.
• Prepares correspondence on contractor performance, REAs, RFIs, and technical issues.
• Calculates and verifies pay item quantities and progress of lump sum items.
• Monitors progress and advises project team of potential delays.
• Participates in RFI and Submittal reviews and coordinates with designers and technical experts.
• Logs data to assist project management and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Construction inspection

Report writing

Problem identification

Compliance monitoring

Project management

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Construction related degree

Tools

RMS 3.0

Three-phase inspection process

OSHA EM 385-1-1 Safety Manual

Job description

QA Inspector

Work Location: Cavalier, ND (Cavalier SFB)

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

• Observes and investigates construction phases for compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. Identifies problems, recommends changes, and assesses the need for contract modifications.
• Performs inspections and completes daily site reports in RMS. Include comments and monitoring of progress, work activities, safety issues and subcontractor manpower in the reports.
• Assists in all phases of the contract modification process. Assists in preparation of scopes of work for RFPs, assists in preparation of government estimates, assists with reviews of contractor's proposals, and assists with preparation of contract modification documentation.
• Reviews and analyzes contractor plans and technical submittals for approval action, including progress schedules, environmental, safety and quality control programs, certifications and shop drawings.
• Prepares correspondence regarding Contractor performance, Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REAs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and other technical issues.
• Prepares both partial and final payment estimates including the measurement and computation of pay item quantities, verification of materials on hand, and percentage complete of lump sum items.
• Monitors scheduled progress of all construction activities and phases of construction and advises the Resident Engineer, COR, and project team of potential slippage or delay.
• Participates and executes RFI and Submittal reviews, including coordination with the designers, RE, and technical experts and executes responses to the contractor.
• Logs and maintains data as necessary to assist with project management and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma/GED minimum; Construction related degree, preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience on construction projects large complex multimillion dollar federal projects, Department of Defense or USACE preferred.
• 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