Quality Assurance Engineering Technician (QAET)

Description

We are seeking experienced Quality Assurance Engineering Technicians to perform on-site construction quality assurance and safety oversight in support of NAVFAC Northwest.

The QAET will serve as a primary field representative responsible for observing construction, documenting contractor performance, evaluating workmanship, monitoring safety compliance, and assisting Government construction management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site construction inspections.
• Verify construction complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor QA/QC and safety programs.
• Inspect construction materials, equipment, installation, and workmanship.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Generate detailed daily inspection and QA reports.
• Maintain project records and construction photo documentation.
• Review RFIs, submittals, contractor correspondence, and technical documentation.
• Attend preparatory, initial, follow-up, and weekly Quality Control meetings.
• Monitor construction surveying and material/system testing.
• Identify and document construction deficiencies and non-compliant work.
• Monitor environmental protection requirements.
• Review payment requests and verify completed work.
• Inspect stored materials when necessary.
• Review and monitor construction as-builts.
• Support contract modifications, estimates, cost proposals, claims, and delay analysis.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Identify long-lead construction materials and potential impacts to project schedules.
• Witness system testing and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with construction managers, engineers, Government representatives, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience as a construction inspector or tradesperson.
• Basic understanding of engineering, architecture, and/or construction trades.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supporting NAVFAC or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Capital Improvements projects.
• Experience performing construction inspections and maintaining official construction records.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of construction materials, workmanship, and installation techniques.
• Experience inspecting multiple construction systems and trades.
• Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA requirements, and Federal construction safety standards.
• Knowledge of Federal construction requirements and UFGS specifications.
• Experience preparing material takeoffs and supporting change-condition cost estimates.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Ability to learn and use Primavera, CostWorks, eCMS, and other construction management applications.
• Valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain required Government access/security eligibility.
• U.S. citizenship unless otherwise approved by the Government.
• Ability to safely perform construction-site inspections involving standing, walking, climbing, bending, and uneven terrain.

CQM: Candidate must have completed Construction Quality Management for Contractors or obtain certification within 90 days of assignment.