Quality Assurance Engineering Technician (QAET)

Unified Business Technologies, Inc.; Washington; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Business Technologies, Inc. seeks a seasoned QA Engineering Technician to perform on-site construction quality assurance and safety oversight in support of NAVFAC Northwest. The role observes construction, documents contractor performance, and assists government management personnel.

The QAET will serve as the primary field representative for observing construction, recording workmanship, monitoring safety, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliance and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a construction inspector or tradesperson.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supporting NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Capital Improvements projects.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements, and Federal construction safety standards.
• Knowledge of Federal construction requirements and UFGS specifications.
• Experience preparing material takeoffs and supporting change-condition cost estimates.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to learn and use Primavera, CostWorks, eCMS, and other construction management applications.
• Valid driver's license.
• U.S. citizenship unless otherwise approved by the Government.
• Ability to safely perform construction-site inspections involving standing, walking, climbing, bending, and uneven terrain.
• CQM: Candidate must have completed Construction Quality Management for Contractors or obtain certification within 90 days of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site construction inspections.
• Verify construction complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor QA/QC and safety programs.
• Inspect construction materials, equipment, installation, and workmanship.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Generate detailed daily inspection and QA reports.
• Maintain project records and construction photo documentation.
• Review RFIs, submittals, contractor correspondence, and technical documentation.
• Attend preparatory, initial, follow-up, and weekly Quality Control meetings.
• Monitor construction surveying and material/system testing.
• Identify and document construction deficiencies and non-compliant work.
• Monitor environmental protection requirements.
• Review payment requests and verify completed work.
• Inspect stored materials when necessary.
• Review and monitor construction as-builts.
• Support contract modifications, estimates, cost proposals, claims, and delay analysis.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Identify long-lead construction materials and potential impacts to project schedules.
• Witness system testing and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with construction managers, engineers, Government representatives, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Skills

Construction inspection

QA/QC oversight

Safety compliance

Document control

Reading plans

Tools

Primavera

CostWorks

eCMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are seeking experienced Quality Assurance Engineering Technicians to perform on-site construction quality assurance and safety oversight in support of NAVFAC Northwest.

The QAET will serve as a primary field representative responsible for observing construction, documenting contractor performance, evaluating workmanship, monitoring safety compliance, and assisting Government construction management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site construction inspections.
• Verify construction complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor QA/QC and safety programs.
• Inspect construction materials, equipment, installation, and workmanship.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Generate detailed daily inspection and QA reports.
• Maintain project records and construction photo documentation.
• Review RFIs, submittals, contractor correspondence, and technical documentation.
• Attend preparatory, initial, follow-up, and weekly Quality Control meetings.
• Monitor construction surveying and material/system testing.
• Identify and document construction deficiencies and non-compliant work.
• Monitor environmental protection requirements.
• Review payment requests and verify completed work.
• Inspect stored materials when necessary.
• Review and monitor construction as-builts.
• Support contract modifications, estimates, cost proposals, claims, and delay analysis.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Identify long-lead construction materials and potential impacts to project schedules.
• Witness system testing and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with construction managers, engineers, Government representatives, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a construction inspector or tradesperson.
• Basic understanding of engineering, architecture, and/or construction trades.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supporting NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Capital Improvements projects.
• Experience performing construction inspections and maintaining official construction records.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction materials, workmanship, and installation techniques.
• Experience inspecting multiple construction systems and trades.
• Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements, and Federal construction safety standards.
• Knowledge of Federal construction requirements and UFGS specifications.
• Experience preparing material takeoffs and supporting change-condition cost estimates.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to learn and use Primavera, CostWorks, eCMS, and other construction management applications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required Government access/security eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship unless otherwise approved by the Government.
• Ability to safely perform construction-site inspections involving standing, walking, climbing, bending, and uneven terrain.

CQM: Candidate must have completed Construction Quality Management for Contractors or obtain certification within 90 days of assignment.