Quality Assurance Specialist

The Quality Assurance Specialist supports the DOD and reports to the Project Manager. This position is a 6‑month assignment, 100 % on‑site in West Point, NY.

Responsibilities

• Submit a daily Quality Assurance (QA) Report that documents all construction activities observed, lists any noted deficiencies from the contract documents, describes all Quality Control (QC) tests witnessed, and maintains a running list of required corrective actions and their status.
• Submit comments on the interpretation of plans and specifications for Government use in Contractor disputes upon request, typically within three days.
• Submit reports on observed QA testing, including test name, date, location, purpose, results, and other relevant factors, within one day of the test.
• Submit reports on observed construction activities, detailing the activity, date, time, location, and any occurrences that may affect quality, within one day of the observation.
• Submit a report detailing potential solutions to problems arising from augmented requirements (e.g., weather, unforeseen site conditions), typically within two days of identification.
• Submit reports on health and safety nonconformance within one working day; for serious violations, provide immediate telephonic notification.
• Submit comments upon review of the construction Contractor’s daily quality control (QC) reports within one day.
• Submit comments on the construction Contractor’s monthly schedule update, reviewing for adherence to contractual requirements, within two days of receipt.
• Submit comments on the construction Contractor’s monthly progress payment request, providing a technical review of claimed work‑in‑place, within two days of receipt.
• Submit minutes of attended meetings, including a list of action items (“due outs”), key decisions, and new issues within two days of the meeting.
• Submit a technical evaluation of a Contractor’s change order proposal, providing analysis of the scope of work, labor hours, and rates for the COR’s use.
• Submit comments on the construction Contractor’s monthly project schedule update, addressing tasks completed, identified delays, and proposed changes.
• Submit cost reports, which may include cost estimation or analysis of quantities, within two days of receipt.
• During the pre‑final and final inspection phases of project closeout, submit a daily inspection report documenting newly identified punch‑list items, the status of previously identified items, and any associated findings, recommendations, or documentation supporting that the problem arose from an outside entity.
• Input data into the USACE RMS and/or CMP program to maintain project awareness and electronic documentation as appropriate.
• Perform technical reviews of contract documents—including submittals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Scopes of Work (SOWs)—and submit detailed technical review comments citing specific deficiencies, referencing correct contract requirements, identifying potential design flaws, incorrect citations, or non‑compliance, and providing formal recommendations.
• Submit comments on construction plans, drawings, and specifications, citing deficiencies related to biddability, constructability, operability requirements, and incorrect citations within five days.
• Submit comments on a draft RFP, citing any specific deficiencies and referencing appropriate information or requirements for Government consideration.
• Submit draft responses to RFI(s), ensuring analysis is based on requirements and sound engineering judgment, and prepare the draft response for Government review and final issuance.

Requirements

• BS degree in Construction or Engineering.
• 8–10 years of experience in a wide range of construction activities performing a similar role on large‑scale projects.
• Advanced degrees and certifications may be acceptable in lieu of field experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of government contract requirements.

Schedule

6‑month assignment, 100 % on‑site.