Quality Assurance Representative

smart-infrastructure; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Referral program

Job summary

smart-infrastructure is seeking a Quality Assurance Representative II to support QA activities on construction projects in Port St. Lucie, FL. The role focuses on monitoring construction, verifying compliance with plans and quality standards, and aiding the project team in addressing quality issues.

The ideal candidate has a strong construction background with heavy civil project experience and must be comfortable in active construction environments and on rough terrain.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction.
• 5+ years of experience on heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specs, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform field inspections of ongoing construction activities and document observations, deficiencies, and quality concerns.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and construction processes meet project requirements.
• Identify potential quality issues and communicate them to the appropriate project personnel.
• Assist in tracking corrective actions and verify deficiencies are addressed.
• Maintain organized inspection records, reports, checklists, and other project documentation.
• Prepare daily or periodic quality assurance reports based on field observations and inspections.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Independent work

Field inspections

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Representative II to support quality assurance activities on construction projects in the Port St. Lucie, FL area. This role will be responsible for monitoring construction activities, verifying compliance with project requirements, specifications, plans, and applicable quality standards, and supporting the project team in identifying and addressing quality-related issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background, including significant experience working on heavy civil projects, and must be comfortable working in active construction environments and on rough terrain.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure work is performed in accordance with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements, and quality standards.
• Perform field inspections of ongoing construction activities and document observations, deficiencies, and quality concerns.
• Verify that materials, workmanship, and construction processes meet project requirements.
• Identify potential quality issues and communicate them to the appropriate project personnel.
• Assist in tracking corrective actions and verifying that identified deficiencies are properly addressed.
• Maintain accurate and timely inspection records, reports, checklists, and other project documentation.

Field Operations

• Conduct regular field observations and inspections at active construction sites.
• Monitor construction progress and observe work performed by contractors and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with project management, construction personnel, inspectors, engineers, and other stakeholders as required.
• Review field conditions and communicate issues that may affect quality, schedule, or compliance.
• Support quality assurance activities throughout the duration of the project.

Documentation & Reporting

• Prepare daily or periodic quality assurance reports based on field observations and inspections.
• Document deficiencies, non-conforming work, and corrective actions.
• Maintain organized records of inspections, testing, materials, and other quality-related activities.
• Provide clear and timely updates to project management regarding field conditions and quality concerns.
• Assist with project closeout documentation and quality records as required.

Requirements Qualifications Required

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in construction.
• 5 or more years of experience working on Heavy Civil Projects.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, processes, materials, and field operations.
• Experience working in active construction environments.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specifications, and project documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify construction quality issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively with project teams.
• Must be physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors and in varying field conditions.

Preferred

• Experience performing quality assurance or construction inspection activities on heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience working with government or public-sector construction projects.
• Familiarity with construction quality control/quality assurance procedures.
• Experience documenting field inspections, deficiencies, and corrective actions.
• Relevant construction, inspection, engineering, or quality certifications.

Benefits

• Paid time off & holidays
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Referral program