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Parsons Corporation · 1 month ago

Quality Assurance Representative

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Parsons Corporation is seeking Quality Assurance Representatives to join their program and construction management team, supporting a significant infrastructure project related to U.S. border security. The role involves providing daily quality assurance and construction observations, enforcing safety standards, and ensuring compliance with quality assurance plans on construction sites.

Building MaterialConstructionConsultingIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureMilitarySecurity

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provides daily QA and construction observations of construction contractors work

Helps enforce safety standards

Responsible for implementation of Parsons QA process for the project site

Follows required supplemental Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the project site

Provide site QA as defined in Parsons quality assurance plans and procedures tailored to the construction projects involved or services to be provided. Perform the quality assurance inspection and testing activities and fully document those activities for appropriate action

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

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

Inspect the contractor's initial work efforts and provide comments and recommendations as to the Contractor’s adherence to the contract documents and to the safety job hazard analysis for appropriate action

Perform reviews of construction contractors’ daily quality control and safety reports to assure that the quality control operations are adequately documented (including such activities as level of inspections, inspection results, testing procedures and results, deficiency correction actions, etc.) and that work is being performed in a safe manner

Provide daily quality assurance inspections and surveillance of construction contractors’ or service providers’ quality control programs and safety programs and provide findings for appropriate action in order to ensure compliance with their contract requirements. Within 24 hours of such inspections, submit daily quality assurance reports

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

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

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

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

Works closely and collaboratively with the Site Team including Project Manager, Project Engineer, Office Engineer, and QA Representatives to mutually achieve project success

Qualification

Construction Quality AssuranceSafety OversightWeb Based Project ManagementCritical Path ManagementConstruction Management DegreeOSHA Safety TrainingCommunication Skills

Required

Min 5 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

Bachelor's degree in related field (Engineering or Construction Management preferred), or equivalent construction-related work experience

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)

Must be a US Citizen and able to pass required federal background checks

Must have a valid driver's license

Shall be physically capable of walking over rough terrain and standing long periods of time

Ability to communicate clearly (verbally and written) in English

Must be able to obtain appropriate DHS suitability determination

Preferred

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

Previous experience working on relevant large construction projects in remote locations

Completion of Construction Quality Management Course (CQM) or other equivalent course within 5 years

OSHA Safety Training (30 Hour) or other equivalent course within 5 years