Quality Assurance Representative/ Construction Rep - M&J Engineering

Job Title: Quality Assurance Representative/ Construction Rep

Our Company

M&J is a leading small business professional engineering services firm with offices throughout the Eastern Seaboard and over 300 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people.  At M&J, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients.  Whether you are an experienced professional or a new graduate, you will have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest minds, and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of our industry.

Our Mid-Atlantic Regional Office

M&J’s Mid-Atlantic Regional Office based in Arlington, VA is committed to technical excellence and customer satisfaction in each of the sectors we serve - Federal, International, State and Technology (FIST).

M&J is hiring! Our focus is meeting the continued need for transformational infrastructure renewal in our local communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic Region and internationally. We continue to expand our Arlington, VA and international presence with various opportunities in engineering and construction services. We also invite those who have served in our military to consider M&J when transitioning, as we strongly value the qualities of loyalty, discipline, commitment to excellence, teamwork, integrity, problem solving, caring, and entrepreneurship.

Job Description
M&J is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Representative/ Construction Rep to assist in the construction of a new federal agency building in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Perform and participate in the Contractor’s three-phase inspection process, including preliminary activities, as necessary to assure compliance with the design parameters and contract specifications and appropriately document inspections using RMS.
• Perform daily QA field oversight for Civil, Architectural, Structural, Mechanical and Prepare weekly status reports with appropriate level of detailed back up, providing verbal and/or written comments/input to the COR. Present the reports at regularly scheduled review meeting.
• Review, monitor, and provide tracking report to assure timely corrective action to construction and design deficiencies, as well as the prevention of similar occurrences. Substantiate that proposed corrective actions are appropriate for the specific deficiency and provide verbal and/or written comments/input to the COR.
• Assist the Project Engineer in performing monthly review of contractor as-builts and provide documentation of deficiencies. Review, monitor, and provide tracking report to assure timely corrective action to construction and design deficiencies, as well as the prevention of similar occurrences. Substantiate that proposed corrective actions are appropriate for the specific deficiency. The documentation shall be provided to the COR. The review of the contractor as built drawings shall be for construction status, design status, completeness, and accuracy.
• Perform completion and warranty inspections, providing written findings to the COR who will determine compliance with the contract specifications and allow for proper close out of the contract.
• Review pencil copy of Contractor’s monthly payment applications for accuracy and input to the Project Engineer and/or COR. This may also involve a meeting with the Contractor to discuss monthly progress on each activity.

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of experience in construction engineering or project coordination
• Experience in vertical construction (buildings, high-rises, etc.) preferred
• Experience in construction inspection and construction quality control of vertical construction/renovation of buildings, general structures, architecture, mechanical equipment, and systems, plumbing installations and equipment, Comms/AV/IT/ access control/ security, system controls, system integration, and/or electrical systems and equipment
• Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Procore, Primavera P6, AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with project scheduling, cost estimation, and contract administration
• Knowledge of construction documents, blueprints, and technical specifications
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to interact with project managers, contractors, and clients
• Problem-Solving: Ability to resolve on-site and administrative issues efficiently
• Field Knowledge: Understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards
• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in project documentation, reports, and logs
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with site supervisors, engineers, and other team members
• Personnel must have taken the Occupational, Safety, and Health Administration (OSHA) 10-Hour Safety Training.