Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Quality Control Specialist IV (Inspector / Quality Assurance Manager) to be based in the following locations: DOUGLAS, AZ.

AECOM is seeking a highly qualified resilient qualified Quality Control Specialist to provide embedded leadership of the QA/QC and On-Site Inspection support for a Federal LPOE (Land Port of Entry) modernization construction project. Project is located at the Raul Hector Castro LPOE in Douglas Arizona, and the position is fulltime embedded at the project site. This opening is a multi-year full-time embedded on-site field construction support role serving as Quality Control Specialist with position defined by Client as “Lead Inspector / Quality Assurance Manager”.

Job Duties:

• This position requires someone who is an expert in the observation and comprehension of construction work.
• The Construction Manager shall observe construction work that will be done by the Design-Build Contractor to review for conformance with the Design-Build contract requirements and the approved Construction Documents prepared by the DB Contractor.
• The Lead Construction Inspector must serve in the role of Lead Construction Inspector and must possess an architectural, engineering, or construction background, and have previous experience as a lead inspector and satisfy the requirements of the Construction Inspection Staff listed below.

Position Summary:

• Experience in preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records. Experience in conducting meetings to resolve problems on construction projects, and briefing clients and management personnel.
• In-depth knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including experience in proper uses of construction materials and installation methods.
• In-depth experience in interpreting construction drawings and specifications on construction projects.
• Ability to accurately incorporate active site and market conditions into guidance and impacts to construction costs and time impacts for changes, and to effectively collaborate with Cost Estimator and Scheduler to produce accurate summaries and updates.
• Experience in making materials take-offs for construction work, pricing the value of needed work, evaluating proposals and Bill of materials, negotiating equitable contract adjustments.
• Ability and experience in the inspection of materials, workmanship, and construction and installation and activation / commissioning of various of specialty systems (Building Systems - BAS/DDC and MEP, Fire Life Safety - FA/AFSS, Security - IT/IS/NII, etc) within the inspector's area of expertise.
• Knowledge of safety practices in the construction industry including a background of familiarity with OSHA safety requirements on construction projects.
• Prior experience working on GSA and/or other federal agency or government construction projects.
• Prior experience in the support and management of successfully completed design-build construction

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 Years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 15+ years total experience of which 5+ years must have been in a construction management role including experience providing QA/QC management and on-site inspection on construction projects, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education;
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, Engineering, or Architecture;
• Professional Engineering Certification, License or Architectural Registration.
• Prior experience leading the QA/QC and inspection major site infrastructure, horizontal sitework, vertical construction replacement and modernization projects;
• Prior experience working on GSA and/or other federal agency or government construction projects, including LPOEs, secure military bases/compounds;
• It is preferred, but not required, that anyone serving in the capacity of a Key or Lead Personnel be a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of this work assignment, United States Citizenship is required for US work authorization.
• Applicants must be able to successfully pass Federal Adjudication for an HSPD-12 Tier 1 Security Credential.
• This position is anticipated to be fulltime onsite for a minimum of 60mos up to 78 months. While this position does not anticipate required travel into Mexico, having a US Passport is recommended due to the proximity to the international border.
• AECOM background screening and fingerprinting will be required.
• Client background screening and fingerprinting and security adjudication will be required (*)
• This position does not include sponsorship for United States work authorization, sponsorship is not permitted or available.
• Relocation and/or per diem may be available for this position - TBD.
• This position may be subject to a pre-employment Motor Vehicle Record Screening.
• Employees may be required to maintain additional AECOM sponsored federal training and certifications.
• Work Schedule is TBD but will likely be five (5) weekday / eight (8) hour workday (possible four (4) day / ten (10) hour workday) with some shifts occurring earlier or later to accommodate cooler weather for placement off specific work items (e.g. Concrete flatwork)
• Position is salaried (exempt).

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

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