Quality Assurance Representative

Description

Construction Quality Management (CQM) Representative

About the Position:

GoldenWolf is searching for an organized, driven self-starter to fill an immediate Quality Assurance role for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). This position will be responsible for the surveillance of construction projects and reporting data to the USACE Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). In essence, the CQM acts as a pivotal liaison between contractors, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and the Facility Manager, ensuring that all aspects of construction meet technical, contractual, and quality standards while effectively managing changes and maintaining clear project documentation.

Essential Functions:

The Construction Quality Management (CQM) Representative ensures that construction projects adhere to contract requirements and quality standards. The role involves:

• Review and Evaluation:

1. Assessing contractor submittals, schedules, RFIs/RFCs, and technical drawings.
2. Commenting on and recommending actions regarding design compliance, constructability, and material availability.

• Issue Resolution and Change Management:

1. Identifying deficiencies or performance issues and suggesting corrective actions.
2. Evaluating project issues, equitable adjustments, and claims; computing time extensions; and preparing related documentation for change orders and modifications.

• Documentation and Reporting:

1. Maintaining comprehensive records, including financials, drawings, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
2. Using reporting systems (e.g., the USACE Resident Management System) to document daily progress and site observations, plus maintaining progress photos.

• Coordination and On-Site Oversight:

1. Conducting on-site surveillance, inspecting contractor quality control, and monitoring testing activities.
2. Attending and reporting on weekly progress meetings with architects, engineers, and contractors, while coordinating interactions with various project stakeholders.

• Finalization and Handover:

1. Assisting in punch list preparations and verifying the accuracy of final “as-built” drawings.
2. Collecting warranty documents and operational manuals to facilitate the ongoing maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems.

Project Timeline:

Base contract with three option years and one option for a six-month extension.  The base contract is scheduled to start on 1 May 2025 and end on 30 April 2026.

Benefits Offered:

• Paid time off
• Paid Federal observed holidays
• 401K - employer matching of up to 5% 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. 

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy that Golden Wolf, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, committed to maintaining world-class facilities through technical excellence and innovation.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) Clearance or the ability to obtain said clearance is required.
• Minimum high school graduate
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in healthcare construction/renovation/modernization.
• Experience working with the US Army Corps of Engineers, processes, and procedures to include the Three-Phase Inspection Process.
• Familiarity with USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, and OSHA

Preferred Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, construction management, or a related discipline is preferred. However, equivalent work experience and certifications may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Experience with projects involving construction in hospitals.
• Experience with projects involving elevator replacements.
• OSHA 30hr certification
• Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS) certification.
• American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC) certification.