Quality Assurance (QA) Manager / Project Inspector

CBRE Government and Defense Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Competitive benefits

Travel opportunities

Job summary

CBRE Government & Defense Services is seeking a Project Inspector/QA Manager to oversee FAA airport infrastructure projects with a focus on safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will collaborate with Construction Managers, contractors, and stakeholders, reviewing work against drawings and contracts and maintaining thorough project documentation. Extensive travel to project sites is required, including nights and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in construction management, inspection, QA/QC, or project management.
• Certifications in OSHA safety, construction inspection, quality management, or PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide onsite oversight and inspection of construction.
• Review work for conformance with drawings, specs, and contracts.
• Monitor contractor performance to meet quality requirements.
• Identify deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.
• Conduct quality inspections and observations.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and project updates.
• Maintain documentation, inspection records, photos.
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, stakeholders on issues.
• Monitor progress and identify schedule/quality/compliance risks.
• Provide guidance and coaching to contractors and site teams.

Skills

OSHA standards knowledge

Safety inspections

Mechanical systems knowledge

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office proficiency

Kahua experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

Kahua

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Responsible for providing onsite inspection, quality assurance, and construction oversight for FAA airport infrastructure projects, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, and in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, contracts, and quality standards.

Collaborate with Construction Managers, contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and other stakeholders to monitor project progress, identify deficiencies, coordinate corrective actions, and support successful project completion.

Many projects will occur outside standard business hours. The selected Project Inspector/QA Manager must be available to work one or more of the following Monday–Friday shifts, with occasional weekend and overnight work as required:

• 6:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
• 2:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.
• 10:30 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Job Locations

Memphis, TN; Indianapolis, IN; Salt Lake City, UT; Atlanta, GA; Miami, Florida; and Chicago, IL

Note, the candidate must be a US Citizen and be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust background check.

Primary Job Functions

• Provide onsite oversight and inspection of construction
• Review completed and in-progress work for conformance with drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance and ensure quality requirements are met.
• Identify deficiencies and coordinate appropriate corrective
• Conduct quality inspections, observations, and
• Prepare daily inspection reports and provide project updates for Construction
• Maintain accurate project documentation, inspection records, photographs, and
• Coordinate with contractors, vendors, and project stakeholders to resolve construction and quality issues.
• Monitor project progress and identify potential schedule, quality, or compliance
• Provide guidance and coaching to contractors and site

Perform other duties as required to support timely project delivery.

Education, Experience and Certification

Required/Preferred

Education Level

Description

Required

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Project Management, Quality Management, or a related field. An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Required/ Preferred

Years of Experience

Description

Required

5 + year

Relevant experience in construction management, construction inspection, quality assurance/quality control, project management, or a related field.

Required/Preferred

License/Certification

Description

Required

Certifications

Relevant certifications in OSHA safety, construction inspection, quality management, or project management.

Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to elements such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of OSHA standards, NFPA, Joint Commissioning and safety procedures with skills in conducting accident investigations and safety inspections.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical systems, critical thinking skills, and proficiency with standard testing tools.
• Knowledge of recognized and generally accepted good engineering practice regulations and codes.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information and the willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. Experience with Kahua is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Excellent analytical and computer skills
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills

Financial Responsibilities

• No

People Management

• No

Travel Requirements

• Extensive travel to project sites is required. Travel may include overnight stays, nights and weekends, occasional holiday coverage, and travel between multiple project locations.

Disclaimer

CBRE Government Services is thrilled at the opportunity for you to apply to one of our roles. The base salary range for this position is $120,000- $140,000. This position may also be eligible for a wide range of competitive benefits that can include but not limited to: medical, well-being, financial planning and short-term incentives benefits.

This description is not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of the accountabilities of the job described. Rather, it describes the general nature of the job. In addition, some aspects of this job may change over time, according to business needs, and these changes may not be recorded immediately. The requirements stated represent the minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities to qualify and satisfactorily perform this job.

THIS DOCUMENT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS CREATING A CONTRACT OF EMPLOYMENT BETWEEN CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES AND ANY OF ITS EMPLOYEES OR OTHERWISE ALTERING AN EMPLOYEE’S AT WILL EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH CBRE GOVERNMENT & DEFENSE SERVICES.

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