Lead Quality Assurance Representative

Description

• Serves as Parsons Lead Quality Assurance Representative for the construction site(s).
• Conducts the full range of quality assurance inspections and testing to substantiate or otherwise verify the suitability of in-place work, materials and equipment or services provided, including testing equipment manufacturers’ factory locations and provide for appropriate action.
• Prepares and implements any required supplemental Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the project site.
• Performs quality assurance inspections and testing activities and fully document those activities for appropriate action.
• Responsible for implementation of Parsons QA process for the project site.
• Monitors construction contractors’ or service providers’ procedures for the identification, classification, tracking, resolution and disseminating of information pertaining to construction and performance deficiencies and provides findings for appropriate action to assure timely corrective action as well as the prevention of similar occurrences. Substantiates that proposed corrective actions are appropriate for the specific deficiency and provide for appropriate action.
• Reviews and comment on proposed construction or service performance techniques, procedures, and methods prepared or proposed by the construction contractors and provide recommendations with respect to approval or disapproval actions that should be taken. Review and provide comments with respect to quality control plans, procedures, and techniques and perform compliance inspections of the way they are actually implemented.
• Attends and participates in various meetings such as pre-construction and pre-performance conferences, quality control coordination meetings, progress meetings, or other conferences and meetings held between the Government, Parsons, and the construction contractor and subcontractors
• Prepares and updates quality assurance plans and procedures for Parsons tailored to the construction projects involved
• Provides daily oversight of other Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs).
• Performs reviews of construction submittals prepared by the construction contractor and provide written recommendations to the Parsons Project Engineer/Construction Manager with respect to the appropriate approval or disapproval actions.
• Monitors the timeliness of all submittal reviews in order to ensure their completion within the time frames required by the contracts involved. Monitors the contractor’s (design, construction, or service) submittal log, and tracks submittal progress to avoid overdue submittals
• Works closely and collaboratively with the Site Team including Project Manager, Project Engineer, Office Engineer, and QA Representatives to mutually achieve project success
• Conducts preparatory inspections before the commencement of the work to confirm that the construction contractor completed all preliminary activities such as submittal, review, and approval of shop drawings; approved materials, supplies and equipment are on hand in the quantities required; safety job hazard analyses have been prepared and approved; qualified workmen are available and properly prepared; field supervisory staff is knowledgeable and qualified; appropriate testing equipment is on hand, properly calibrated and functioning; and any required manufacturer’s technical representatives or specialists are available.
• Supervision Given – Serves as Lead (but not manager) for all QA Staff
• Prepares Daily Report and reviews all daily reports completed by other QARs for completeness, accuracy, and grammar.

Requirements

• Past Experience with a Web Based Project Management Information System for Submittals and Quality Assurance reporting (such as Procore, Kahua, USACE RMS, NAVFAC eCMS and other software solutions)
• Min 8 years relevant construction-related experience providing safety and quality assurance oversight on large, multi-$M Federal construction projects requiring horizontal construction, earthwork, aggregate processing, concrete placement and testing, and supporting infrastructure
• Experience reviewing Critical Path Management (CPM) schedules for multi-discipline construction projects, monitoring progress, identifying potential schedule delays, responding to inquiries and resolving scheduling problems
• OSHA Safety Training (30 Hour) or other equivalent course within 5 years
• Completion of Construction Quality Management Course (CQM) or other equivalent course within 5 years
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Must be able to obtain appropriate DHS suitability determination.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (Engineering or Construction Management preferred), or equivalent construction-related work experience
• Shall be physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing long periods of time.
• Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks.
• Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and written) in English
• Previous experience working on relevant large construction projects in remote locations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance