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- Mission Support Job Description The Building People, LLC, has a position open for a full-time Quality Assurance Specialist, with an active Top Secret Clearance for a facilities engineering program to support a federal Agency
- Works under the general direction of a Project Manager and/or Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)
- Exercises surveillance to assure that the construction contractor is conducting quality control operations to produce work in conformance with plans and specifications.
- Advises the government on the contractor's use of the three-phase approach to quality operations (plan, do, check)
- Advises the government regarding grade, composition, dimensions, consistency, value, or other characteristics of proposed material submittals
- Makes recommendations to Project Manager and/or COR concerning Quality Assurance and Inspection results (i.e., electrical systems, structural, concrete, etc.), to include preparation of Quality Assurance reports.
- Participates in design review conferences, reviews preliminary plans and specifications prior to advertisement for practicability, anticipated physical obstructions and other construction considerations and availability of selected materials.
- Attends and participates in pre-bid site survey conferences to orient and inform vendors as to features, requirements and special conditions required by the government
- Reviews construction administration correspondence and reports on construction status and progress relative to construction of the project
- Reviews or initiates proposed changes in contract requirements through the Project Manager and/or COR and makes recommendations for desirability, construction feasibility and reasonableness of costs
- Confers with government Contracting Officers on matters pertaining to the control placement, consistency and suitability of materials and equipment, special construction problems affecting progress or quality of construction work, administration, supervision, or plans and design of the project.
- Provides oversight and inspection of construction operations to ensure proper quality and quantity of material and equipment, workmanship, adequacy of contractor's methods, procedures, and operations to ensure that the work is carried out in accordance to plans and specifications
- Reviews shop drawings, independent government cost estimates, prepares responses to contractor inquiries (such as RFI's) and provides support to Project Manager and/or COR regarding work related to contract modifications
- Includes items such as any potential difficulties or delaying factors which have not been satisfactorily resolved at the work site, field conditions which may require a contract modification, reasons for rejecting materials and/or workmanship and weather conditions having an adverse effect on construction schedules.
- Supports the Project Manager, COR and/or Contracting Officer in preparation of contract modification documents which involves design changes due to differing site conditions, variations in quantity estimates, changes in specifications and drawings, etc
- Reviews general contractor and subcontractor's plans to correct deficiencies in project work
- Active Top Secret Clearance.
- A Bachelor's or Associates Degree in Construction Management, Architecture,
- Engineering, or related field or at least eight years of experience in general construction of civil, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing projects.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices applied in the design, construction, and maintenance of facilities.
- Knowledge of HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems associated with facilities
- Knowledge of design, planning, engineering, architectural, and contractual requirements in large commercial, industrial, and public works construction projects.
- Proficiency in MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word, and project management software.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others inside and outside the organization.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to comprehend and interpret instructions, short correspondence, and memos and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding
- Ability to understand and carry out general instructions in standard situations
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Medical & Rx
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance/AD&D
- Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer
Quality Assurance Specialist - Huntsville, AL, United States - Building People LLC/The
Description
As a recognized leader in real estate and facilities services, The Building People provides innovative solutions that integrate technology, buildings, and people through strategic thought leadership and expertiseWe enhance our customers' ability to build a culture that optimizes performance in the built environment
Our strategy leads clients towards the future of facilities through a connected real estate model that propagates new norms to deliver organizational efficiency, sustainability, and savings
Real estate and the facilities landscape are changing
Join us, and we will lead this change together
Our top priority is hiring and retaining top talent in all areas of our organization
At The Building People, our goal is to foster integrity and a work culture that motivates and inspires employees to succeed
We are excited that our team is growing rapidly, which means we need you The Building People's Market Offerings and Business Lines include:
Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on a variety of trades, to include: Mechanical and Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection, HVAC Digital Controls, Elevators, Site and Earthwork, Concrete and Masonry and other materials, etc.
Through the Project Manager, COR and/or Contracting Officer, brings any deficiencies to the attention of the general contractor
Advises the government on the surveillance of assigned construction projects involving construction and renovation activities
Inspects materials being used by the construction contractors to ensure compliance with contract documents to include plans and specifications.
Provides advice and technical assistance to government and other contract employees, regarding either accepting or rejecting work.
Reviews and provides feedback on design submittals to include final plans and specifications, in terms of construction feasibility and practical accomplishment, and interprets technical portions of those documents for other team members.
Confers with Project Manager and/or COR on problems of control, inspection, administration, and safety and makes recommendations for dealing with problems.
Knowledgeable of all laws, regulations and specifications relating to the environmental surroundings of the project and ensures by surveillance that contractors strictly adhere to these environmental requirements.
Skills & Requirements Qualifications:
Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles
Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
Requires basic analytical skills.
Decisions made with general understanding of procedures and organizational policies to achieve set results and deadlines
Qualifications *Our positions may require a background screening and clearance directly from the Government
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Competitive benefits for eligible employees include:
However, continued employment will be contingent upon the results of your reference/background check from The Building People, LLC
Your position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment
In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your clearance, it may result in termination of your employment
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information
Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis
Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from t