Senior Construction Representative (Kentucky Lock)

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Accura Engineering and Consulting Services, Inc. is seeking a seasoned Quality Assurance Inspector to lead field QA activities on a large heavy civil project in Grand Rivers, KY.

The role demands extensive construction QA experience, knowledge of USACE processes, and strict adherence to EM 385-1-1 and OSHA standards. The candidate will perform three-phase inspections, submittal reviews, and daily reporting while ensuring contractor compliance with schedules, plans, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 20+ years of construction experience.
• 20+ years in QA on construction projects.
• Experience with Federal Construction projects (USACE preferred).
• Experience with large heavy civil projects; dam/lock projects preferred.
• Enforcement of EM 385-1-1; OSHA requirements.
• OSHA 30-hour certification required.
• Familiarity with inspections, submittal review, quality verification, daily reports.
• Experience with RMS, preferred.
• Knowledge of USACE three-phase inspection system.

Responsibilities

• Perform field construction QA inspections to verify compliance with plans and specs on a large heavy civil project.
• Provide field surveillance and three-phase inspections; deliver daily inspection reports.
• Ensure contractor work aligns with schedules, plans, specs, and safety rules.
• Inspect materials, installation, and testing for contract compliance.
• Review contractor submittals including QA and Safety Plans; ensure OSHA compliance.
• Monitor deficiency tracking and ensure corrective action and audit trails.
• Review daily QC reports for accuracy and deficiencies.
• Perform safety inspections and report observed activities.
• Provide onsite quantity verifications and monitor progress; report to appropriate authority.
• Maintain updated plans and specs; review as-built drawings monthly.
• Track deficiencies, field problems, and RFIs.
• Report daily job activities alongside NAS reviews.
• Conduct preliminary analysis of contractor claims with drawings and chronology.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Field inspections

Safety compliance

Documentation

USACE experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

RMS

NAS

Job description

Work Location: Grand Rivers, KY***

Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview

Requirement- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen

Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform field construction quality assurance (QA) inspections to determine compliance with plans and specifications for a large heavy civil project.
• Provide field surveillance and three-phase inspections and deliver daily detailed inspection reports.
• Ensure construction contractor’s work complies with the accepted construction schedule, the awarded construction plans and specifications, applicable safety regulations, and other applicable contract documents.
• Inspect the materials, installation, and testing of completed work for contract compliance.
• Review contractor's submittals including QA and Safety Plans. Ensure adherence to safety plans, EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements.
• Monitor construction contractor’s procedures for tracking deficiencies to assure acceptable corrective action and that an audit trail is maintained
• Review contractor daily QC reports for accuracy and deficiencies.
• Perform safety inspections and note activities observed.
• Provide onsite quantity verifications, monitor construction progress and report to appropriate authority.
• Maintain updated set of plans and specifications including all amendments, modifications, issued clarifications, and significant as-built notations. Conduct review of the construction contractor’s maintenance of accurate as-built drawings and provide comments on completed as-built drawings on a monthly basis.
• Maintain a system for tracking deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Track and report daily job activities in conjunction with review of network analysis schedules (NAS).
• Preliminary analysis of construction contractor claims identifying pertinent drawings, specifications, developing chronology of correspondence and events relative to claim.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 20 years of experience in construction industry
• At least 20 years of Quality Assurance experience performing quality assurance verification on construction projects
• Experience with Federal Construction projects, particularly USACE, is preferred.
• Experience with large heavy civil construction projects; dam and lock projects preferred
• Experience enforcing EM 385-1-1; 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations and all applicable safety requirements
• Experience enforcing OSHA rules and regulations
• Trained in OSHA construction safety; 30-hour OSHA certification
• Demonstrates experience with performing the following duties: inspections, submittal review, quality verification, validating contractor pay request and preparing daily reports
• Experience with RMS, preferred
• Should be well versed in the USACE three-phase inspection system, understanding both the contractor's Quality Control and Government Quality Assurance responsibilities and the differences between them.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• The employee is subject to variable climate and environmental conditions including but not limited to extreme cold and heat.

Applicants for federal contracts may be asked to submit additional information beyond applications and resume. If you are selected to proceed, please be able to provide information in a timely manner.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify