Quality Assurance Representative (Night Shift) - Federal Sector

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks an experienced Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) / Senior Construction Representative to support the Kentucky Lock Addition Mega Project, a major civil works infrastructure program. This night-shift, onsite position provides construction oversight, field inspection, quality assurance, and documentation support to help ensure contractor compliance with project plans, specifications, safety requirements, quality standards, and contract requirements.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil construction, field inspection, and construction quality assurance. USACE, locks and dams, navigation, marine, or major infrastructure project experience highly preferred. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

This position does not offer employment visa sponsorship. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Requirements

Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification.

• Valid driver's license.

• Demonstrated experience performing field construction and quality assurance inspections.

• Experience reviewing Contractor Quality Control (CQC) reports and monitoring contractor compliance.

• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and as-built drawings.

• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA Construction Industry Regulations (29 CFR 1926).

• Ability to identify construction deficiencies, document findings, and monitor corrective actions.

• Ability to work independently and effectively in an active construction environment.

• Previous U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction oversight experience preferred.

• Heavy civil construction experience, particularly with locks, dams, navigation structures, and major infrastructure projects preferred. Experience with mass concrete, marine construction, deep foundations, and cofferdams preferred.

• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification preferred.

• First Aid/CPR certification or ability to obtain within the first two months of performance preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct daily field inspections to monitor construction quality, workmanship, materials, installation, and testing for compliance with contract requirements.

• Review contractor Quality Control (QC) reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements.

• Identify, document, and track construction deficiencies and corrective actions through resolution.

• Perform quality assurance surveillance of the contractor’s Quality Control Program.

• Prepare, enter, and maintain Daily Quality Assurance Reports (QARs) in the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) within required timeframes.

• Attend quality control meetings, safety meetings, progress reviews, and construction conferences.

• Participate in Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) reviews and risk management discussions for critical construction activities.

• Review submittals, RFIs, as-built drawings, plans, specifications, modifications, and other construction documentation.

• Support progress payment reviews and monitor contractor responses to RFIs and deficiency correction efforts.

• Conduct labor standards interviews and payroll reviews as required.

• Support final inspections, punch-list verification, corrective work, and project closeout activities.

• Maintain accurate project files, quality records, deficiency logs, RFIs, and contractor action tracking.

• Prepare draft correspondence, reports, and technical recommendations for Government review.

• Ensure project documentation is accurate, current, and maintained in RMS in accordance with USACE requirements.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.

• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.

• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.

• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.

• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.

• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.