Quality Assurance Representative

Smart Structures; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off & holidays

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Referral program

Job summary

Smart Structures is seeking a Quality Assurance Representative II to support QA activities on construction projects in Port St. Lucie, FL.

The role will monitor field activities, verify compliance with project requirements, and support the project team in addressing quality issues. The ideal candidate will have a strong construction background with extensive heavy civil project experience, be comfortable on active sites and rough terrain, and be adept at documenting inspections and coordinating

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience required.
• 5+ years on heavy civil projects preferred.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, specs, and project documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify construction quality issues.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and with project teams.
• Must be physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with approved plans, specifications, contract requirements and quality standards.
• Perform field inspections 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 project personnel.
• Assist in tracking corrective actions and ensuring deficiencies are addressed.
• Maintain inspection records, reports, checklists, and other project documentation.
• Provide clear updates to project management regarding field conditions and quality concerns.
• Assist with project closeout documentation and quality records.

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 Quality Assurance & Construction Inspection

• 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