Quality Assurance Inspector (Night Shift) - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Procon Consulting, LLC is seeking a night shift Quality Assurance Inspector for federal sector projects. The role focuses on inspections, documenting findings, and ensuring compliance with plans, specs, and codes.

You will support project coordination and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes. Responsibilities include daily site inspections, reporting, and tracking deficiencies, with an emphasis on elevator systems, security upgrades, and QA practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction quality assurance, quality control, construction inspection, or construction management, preferably for commercial, institutional, or government facilities.
• Experience with traction and/or hydraulic elevator systems on construction or renovation projects.
• Familiarity with security infrastructure, electronic access control, and related installations.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and project documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication for detailed inspection reports.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily jobsite inspections to ensure work complies with contract drawings, specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Maintain project tracking logs including RFIs, deficiencies, and testing/inspection records.
• Verify materials delivered and installed match approved submittals and are stored properly.
• Document work progress, site conditions, and deficiencies with photo documentation.
• Coordinate corrective actions with the contractor and track third‑party testing and inspections.
• Review contractor daily reports, submittals, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in quality control inspections and weekly coordination meetings.
• Monitor progress and report issues to project leadership.

Skills

Quality assurance

Elevator systems

Security systems

Drawings interpretation

Communication skills

Independent work

Federal projects

Job description

Procon Consulting is a leading construction management and technology consulting firm, recognized as an ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years. Procon delivers high-impact projects across the U.S. and internationally, specializing in program and construction management, project controls, commissioning, and construction technology.

Procon is seeking a night shift Quality Assurance Inspector specializing in the Federal Sector to join our team. This position involves performing inspections and assessments on federal projects, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and codes. The Quality Assurance Inspector will monitor construction processes and document findings, providing detailed reports and photographic evidence of site conditions. The role includes supporting project coordination efforts and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure project success.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in construction quality assurance, quality control, construction inspection, or construction management, preferably supporting commercial, institutional, or government facilities
• Experience working on construction or renovation projects involving traction and/or hydraulic elevator systems, including installation, modernization, replacement, or upgrades
• Knowledge of elevator-related construction activities, installation requirements, applicable codes, and quality assurance procedures
• Experience overseeing or inspecting security system upgrades, including low-voltage systems, surveillance cameras, card readers, access control systems, security hardware, and door installations
• Familiarity with security infrastructure, electronic access control, and integration of security systems within existing facilities
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, technical submittals, and project documentation
• Knowledge of construction quality assurance practices, inspection procedures, and applicable building codes and safety regulations
• Experience identifying construction deficiencies, documenting nonconforming work, and coordinating corrective actions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare detailed inspection reports and communicate effectively with contractors and project stakeholders
• Ability to work independently while maintaining accurate documentation and ensuring compliance with project requirements
• Experience supporting renovation projects in occupied or operational facilities is preferred
• Previous experience supporting federal government construction projects is preferred
• Ability and willingness to work onsite during scheduled night shifts

Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform daily jobsite inspections to ensure work complies with contract drawings, specifications, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Maintain project tracking logs including RFIs/redlines, deficiencies, and testing/inspection records.
• Verify materials delivered and installed match approved submittals and are stored properly.
• Document work progress, workforce activity, delays, and site conditions in daily QA reports with photo documentation.
• Identify and document deficiencies or non-conforming work and coordinate corrective actions with the contractor.
• Observe and coordinate third-party testing and inspections and track results.
• Review contractor daily reports, submittals, and documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in project meetings, quality control inspections (preparatory, initial, and final), and weekly coordination meetings.
• Monitor project progress against the schedule and report issues to project leadership.
• Support pay application reviews, change order verification, and punch list inspections.
• Verify contractor compliance with approved QC plans, safety requirements, and contract specifications

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work onsite during scheduled night shifts, including extended periods of standing, walking, and conducting construction site inspections
• Ability to navigate active construction sites, including uneven surfaces, stairs, ladders, and areas with limited accessibility
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach as necessary to inspect construction activities and equipment installations
• Ability to access elevator equipment areas, mechanical rooms, security system installations, and other designated inspection locations, subject to site safety requirements
• Ability to lift and carry inspection equipment and materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to work in environments with construction noise, dust, varying temperatures, and potentially confined work areas
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hats, safety glasses, high-visibility vests, and safety footwear
• Ability to visually inspect construction workmanship, equipment installations, and security systems, with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.

Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.