Jr Construction Representative (Notional Opportunity)

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Acuity International is currently seeking qualified Junior Construction Representatives to support the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by performing Construction Management Services (CMS) at various locations throughout the United States.

• Reviews inspection efforts through on-site visits, and review of completed reports.
• Assures Contractor compliance with proper work scheduling, interpretation of plans and specifications, work methods, and acceptability of workmanship.
• Inspects the materials, installation, and testing of completed work and works closely with Contractor representatives to identify and ensure correction of deficiencies and to suggest and advise on the acceptability of alternative construction methods.
• Review the construction contractor’s daily quality control reports to ensure that the control operations are adequately documented (including such activities as the level of inspection, documentation, deficiency correction, etc.).
• Performs and documents surveillance to ensure the construction contractor follows the USACE 3-phase quality control system. Provide daily quality assurance inspection (follow-up inspections) and surveillance of the construction contractor’s Quality Control Program.
• Review ongoing work activities to verify that materials and workmanship meet contract requirements.
• Attends quality assurance preparatory and initial inspections. Within 24 hours of an inspection, provide input on the daily Quality Assurance Report (QAR) via USACE Resident Management System (RMS), emphasizing deficiencies found.
• Monitors construction contractor’s procedures for tracking deficiencies to ensure acceptable corrective action and maintain an audit trail. Report findings on daily logs of construction Quality Assurance Reports.
• Maintains a system for tracking deficiencies, field problems, and requests for information (RFIs).
• Occasionally, we attend shop inspections for offsite fabricated items supporting the project about construction assemblies to verify contract compliance before shipment to site. These site visits are expected to be day trips requiring no alternate overnight travel arrangements.
• All other duties as assigned.
  
  

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• 5+ years of construction representative experience.
• 4-year degree in a related field or commensurate experience.
• Construction management certification preferred.
• Experience interpreting plans and specifications and reviewing as-built drawings is preferred.
• Experience with field inspections to determine the acceptability of workmanship and compliance with plans and specifications is preferred.
• Experience reviewing contractor daily quality control reports for accuracy and deficiencies and performing quality assurance inspections is preferred.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) and 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations is preferred.
• Experience with reviewing and evaluating construction contractor claims for submission to the Contracting Officer, identifying pertinent drawings and specifications, and developing a chronology of correspondence and events relative to claims is preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Excellent and accurate written communication skills.
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems, online calendars, and cloud systems. Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office products are required.
• Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry.
• Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic.
• Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality.
• Must complete a satisfactory background investigation and be able to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must be a US Citizen.
  
  

Physical Requirements and Work Conditions:

• Work is typically performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
• Construction site visits may be required.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
• Good eye/hand coordination required.
  
  

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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Acuity - PT&C, LLC