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Job Description:

Parsons is seeking passionate, skilled, and experienced Lead Quality Assurance Representatives to join a major program and construction management team that is dedicated to supporting a large government customer in successfully delivering on a significant infrastructure project central to the United States’ border security programs.

In our anticipated role, Parsons will provide Owner Agent Construction Management Services including Program Management, Construction Management, Risk Management, Scheduling, Cost Estimating, Progress Reporting, Construction Quality Assurance, Safety, and other supporting services to achieve program success.

Works from project office/trailer located on construction project sites. Sites may be in remote locations. Specific office locations in East, West and Central to be determined.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serves as Parsons Lead Quality Assurance Representative for the construction site(s).

• Provides daily oversight of other Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs).

• Prepares Daily Report and reviews all daily reports completed by other QARs for completeness, accuracy, and grammar.

• Responsible for implementation of Parsons QA process for the project site.

• Prepares and implements any required supplemental Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for the project site.

• 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.

• Prepares and updates quality assurance plans and procedures for Parsons tailored to the construction projects involved

• Performs quality assurance inspections and testing activities and fully document those activities for appropriate action.

• 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

Key Relationships:

• Supervision Received – Project Construction Manager
• Supervision Given – Serves as Lead (but not manager) for all QA Staff

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• 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

• 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

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• 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

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what’s next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—APPLY TODAY!

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