Senior Quality Assurance Specialist – Civil

This position supports the DOD, reports to the Project Manager, and is 100% on-site in West Point, NY.

Responsibilities

• Submit daily Quality Assurance (QA) Report documenting all construction activities observed, listing deficiencies from contract documents, describing QC tests witnessed, and maintaining a running list of 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 affecting quality, within one day of 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; provide immediate telephonic notification for serious violations.
• 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 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, analyzing 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, including cost estimation or analysis of quantities, within two days of receipt.
• During pre-final and final inspection phases, submit a daily inspection report documenting newly identified punch list items, status of previously identified items, and findings or recommendations.
• Input data into the USACE RMS and/or CMP program to maintain project awareness and electronic documentation.
• Perform technical reviews of contract documents, including submittals, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Information (RFIs), and Scopes of Work (SOWs).
• Submit detailed technical review comments on documents, citing specific deficiencies and referencing correct contract requirements; identify potential design flaws, incorrect citations, or non-compliance and provide formal recommendations.
• Submit comments on construction plans, drawings, and specifications, citing deficiencies related to biddability, constructability, operability, and incorrect citations within five days.
• Submit comments on draft RFPs, citing specific deficiencies and referencing appropriate information or requirements for Government consideration.
• Submit draft responses to RFIs, ensuring analysis is based on requirements and sound engineering judgment, prepared for Government review and final issuance.
• Submit comments and provide technical oversight to ensure compliance of subsurface conditions and surface features.
• Observe and report deviations from EOR-approved blasting plans; monitor the vibration monitoring program and immediately identify exceedances to the project team.
• Review prepared subgrade conditions prior to subsequent construction activities; immediately notify the Government of suspected deviations from contract documents or geotechnical reports and submit a formal report.
• Review support of excavation for compliance with soil classification and observed conditions.

Requirements

• BS Degree in Construction or Engineering.
• 15 or more years of experience performing significant fieldwork in 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 government contract requirements.