Construction Quality Assurance Representative Position Available In Escambia, Florida

About Bodwé Professional Services Group Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We enhance space and place in partnership with clients that span the country and business sectors, offering full-service architecture and engineering services as well as contract support services for federal agencies. We design and build, preserve and restore, mitigate and manage, serve and problem solve. Position Summary Bodwé is seeking an experienced Construction Quality Assurance Representative (CQAR) to support a federal healthcare construction project in Pensacola, FL onsite. This individual will be responsible for ensuring compliance with construction quality and safety standards, with a strong focus on healthcare-specific requirements. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with federal construction processes, including direct work with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) standards and protocols. Accommodation Requests We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com Essential Duties and Responsibilities Monitor and verify all construction work complies with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and applicable codes.

Perform and document inspections using the USACE Three-Phase Quality Control Process .Review and enforce compliance with

USACE EM 385-1-1

Safety and Health Requirements Manual .Work closely with contractors, designers, and facility personnel to resolve construction quality and safety issues.

Conduct field inspections and document findings; prepare daily reports and participate in progress meetings.

Ensure construction activities adhere to VA Technical Information Library (TIL) standards and guidelines.

Maintain thorough knowledge of contract requirements and ensure compliance throughout the construction lifecycle.

Review contractor submittals and provide recommendations to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) regarding acceptability.

Evaluate and provide written comments on contractor submittals per contract clauses.

Review contractor Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Clarification (RFCs), and recommend responses and solutions to the COR.Analyze contractor schedules and report findings to the COR.Identify deficiencies in contractor performance and recommend corrective actions to the COR.Evaluate project issues, equitable adjustment requests, and claims to determine entitlement and provide documented recommendations to the COR.Calculate and recommend contract time extensions to the COR.Assist in preparing and analyzing change order/modification documents throughout the processing cycle.

Provide technical interpretations of drawings and specifications to ensure compliance with contract requirements.

Review project plans for constructability, availability of materials, and potential construction challenges; submit written feedback to the COR.Utilize the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) for submitting reports, including daily construction activity reports.

Review project documents during both design and construction phases for compliance, constructability, and technical accuracy.

Evaluate submittals, safety plans, and shop drawings for compliance with contract and VA-specific requirements (Directives, TIL, Guidebooks, etc.).Maintain accurate records of all construction documentation, including financial data, meeting minutes, drawings, submittals, change orders, communications, and more.

Attend and participate in weekly progress meetings with contractors, architects, and engineers; provide meeting reports with issues and recommendations.

Provide written comments on submittals, shop drawings, and samples as a representative of the Facility Manager, COR, or Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).Perform continuous on-site inspections and surveillance of all construction activities.

Inspect and document the contractor’s quality control activities and procedures.

Monitor and record test results required by contract documents.

Maintain a library of weekly progress photographs for the project.

Review and evaluate all proposed change orders and cost proposals; provide recommendations to the COR or ACO.Assist with developing punch list items prior to building acceptance by the Facility Manager or COR.Review final as-built drawings for accuracy on behalf of the Facility Manager or COR.Collect and review warranty documentation; provide system O&M manuals to NAS Pensacola maintenance personnel.

Offer recommendations on design modifications to improve constructability or compliance.

Foster effective coordination and communication with internal and external stakeholders across project phases.

Qualifications and Experience Required Background, Experience, and Technical Skills:

U.S. Citizenship is required.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare-related construction, renovation, or modernization projects.

Documented involvement in at least three projects of similar magnitude, complexity, and scope.

Field experience in federal building construction, preferably on VA or DoD medical facility projects .Experience working with or under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on government construction projects.

Familiarity with VA Technical Information Library (TIL) and VA standards .Strong communication, documentation, and coordination skills.

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.

Detail-oriented with a commitment to safety, compliance, and construction quality.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and construction management software preferred.

Required Certifications (must be obtained within 60 days of site mobilization if not already held):

OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety CertificationCorps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS)ASHE Healthcare Construction Certificate (HCC)

Note:

The AHA Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) certification may be accepted in lieu of the ASHE HCC, if appropriately documented. No other substitutions will be considered. Working Environment This position is primarily field-based, requiring frequent on-site inspections and walkthroughs.

Must be able to work in various weather conditions and navigate active construction sites.

Physical Demands Sitting/Standing:

This role is generally sedentary performing sitting work utilizing technological office equipment including a laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Walking:

This role requires the ability to move about inside the office to access technological equipment required for the role. During site visits, this role requires the ability to traverse various project sites and buildings that will have uneven surfaces.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling:

This role may require stooping to reload printer trays with print paper. During site visits, this role requires the ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl to set up scanning devices that will scan an existing structures heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and piping systems.

Using Hands/Fingers:

This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking/Hearing:

This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing:

This role requires the ability to view existing building structures inside and out to determine where scanning devices should be placed to get the required scans for the project.

Carrying/Lifting:

This role requires the ability to lift up to 30lbs to transport technological office equipment to and from various workspaces. Equal Employment Opportunity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Native American Hiring Preference Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order: First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; andSecond, to qualified spouses, and qualified custodial parents; andThird, to other qualified Native Americans; andFourth, to all other qualified applicants Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Reporting Branch:

Federal Support Services Reporting Entity:

Bodwe Federal Services Fair Labor Standards Act Status:

Exempt Hours Per Week:

40

Reporting Status:

Onsite Reports To:

Senior Federal Program Manager Manages Others:

No Overnight Travel:

No The pay range for this role is: 118,000 – 120,000 USD per year(Pensacola, Florida) Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI271079401