Quality Assurance Inspector Level 1 (CMD)

About ISI Professional Services:

ISI Professional Services provides mission-critical expertise across a wide range of functional and operational areas. ISI brings over 30 years of experience providing tailored workforce and project management solutions across the U.S. we specialize in Program and Project Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Advisory, Acquisition Management, Logistics, Leadership Development, and more.

At ISI, our people are the heart of our success. We prioritize engagement, professional growth, and a strong culture to succeed together. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), we are proud to support Veterans by creating opportunities for them to succeed.

Join ISI and be part of a team making a meaningful impact—delivering excellence and exceeding expectations every step of the way.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. The salary range represents a general guideline as ISI considers several factors when determining compensation to include but not limited to the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market location of the position.

Position Summary:

ISI is looking for a quality assurance inspector with expertise in the construction industry to provide Owner's Representative construction management services to a Department of Defense (DoD) client. The QA inspector will work to support the Federal client on ongoing construction projects of various sizes and complexity. The QA inspector will provide a wide range of analytical and planning, design, and construction management support services to assist the client. The position will support more senior government project managers and fellow contractor project managers, who will work as part of a larger design/construction program. The ability to lead and work as a team AND work independently are critical. ISI is seeking an individual who will be a clear communicator, takes initiative and embraces project ownership.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides quality assurance inspections as part of the Quality Assurance program.
2. Possesses working knowledge in their field and in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 3-Phases of Control.
3. Proactively assists the Government in conducting site evaluations, field surveys, and site visits to determine constructability and code compliance. Assists estimators and project managers in the planning and estimating of future construction projects.
4. Will be responsible for insuring construction contractor implements effective Quality Management processes to control and deliver quality work that complies with project design, specifications, and contract documents.
5. Must have the knowledge, training, and/or experience to define, research, understand, and recognize quality construction work in structural concrete, foundation bearing soils preparation, mechanical systems, and interior finishes.
6. Ability to research design specifications, codes, drawings, product information, etc. to be prepared for inspections and preparatory meetings.
7. Must have the personality and interpersonal skills to work respectfully and communicate confidently with construction contractors about the practical mechanics of construction trades.
8. Must be able to write and prepare daily QA reports to document field observations, take effective pictures, and use computer/IPad technologies. Regularly prepares and presents project status briefings, develops and maintains performance matrixes, prepares well-written technical reports. Prepares written and oral reports to Government leadership and program managers.
9. Position requires primarily work in the field, exposed to various weather conditions, and the ability to traverse unimproved terrain.
10. Must be willing to work 25% of time outside normal duty hours to include during nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to observe contractor work. Overtime may be required on specific projects.
11. Must be able to work independently and as part of an Integrated Project Team to deliver for the client as the Owner’s Representative.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with 5+ years of construction management or general foreman experience OR 10+ years of relevant construction management technical experience with a current U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Construction Quality Management for Contractors certification.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with 3 years residence in the US.
• Must be able to pass and maintain a Public Trust clearance (HSPD-12 fingerprint background check).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pentagon WHS experience is highly sought after.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands required of this position described here are of those that must be met by the selected employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job daily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be required to occasionally move and lift 20-30 pounds.
• Must be able to climb, erect and maintain balance on a 30-40 pound ladder.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary computer position for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to walk up to 3 miles per day between buildings.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods
• Must be willing to work in external environments of rain, high heat and significant cold.
• Must be able navigate active construction sites containing uneven ground, debris, and active construction hazards such as sharp objects, electrical hazards, and potential fall hazards.
• Must be able to occasionally go into confined spaces and crawl

Work Setting/Environment/Travel Requirements:

• This job operates in active construction environments and professional office environments.
• The position requires an eight (8)-hour workday performed between 0700 (7AM) and 1700 (5PM), Monday through Friday. employees are expected to arrive between 0700 (7AM) and 0800 (8AM). Employees cannot depart till after 1600 (4PM); limited flexibility in daily start and end times is available based on project demands
• The person selected for this position will participate in a rotational weekend schedule to provide QA support to weekend construction operations.

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