Construction Quality Assurance Representative

Aldevra•Sault Sainte Marie, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Aldevra is currently seeking a qualified Construction Quality Assurance Representative to support the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by performing Quality Assurance (QA) at the New Lock at the Soo in Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The ideal candidate will already align with our core values of SOAR (Strong Integrity and Ethics, Outstanding Teamwork, Accountability-Driven and Relentless Pursuit of Quality). This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain Common Access Card (CAC) clearance. This position requires passing an extensive background check.
High school diploma
Must be OSHA-30 certified
Must be certified as American Concrete Institute (ACI) Concrete Field Testing Technician Level 1, ACI Certified for Concrete Strength Testing Technician, and ACI Aggregate Testing Technician Level 1.
Minimum experience of 5 years working in the Quality Assurance or Quality Control field working on Commercial or Industrial Construction, that includes Concrete placement
Must be familiar with reading Plans and Specifications
Must have experience working on USACE projects, or other heavy commercial or industrial construction. Residential construction is not a relevant substitution
Must be able to drive a “side-by-side” on the project site
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams, including military personnel, civilian engineers, and construction contractors
Valid Real-ID state-issued driver’s license
Excellent and accurate written communication
Familiarity with Windows operating systems; online calendars and cloud systems; intermediate to advanced skills Microsoft office products required
Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry
Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic
Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality

Nice To Haves

Additional experience enforcing safety standards on a construction site is desired.
Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Perform QA concrete testing in this Task Order per the project QASP and additional IPO guidance and direction.
Provide independent Quality Assurance oversight of the Mass Concrete Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) and oversight of Kokosing Alberici Trailer, LLC (KAT) concrete placement within the footprint of the New Lock Chamber for the New Lock at the Soo Ensuring KAT’s compliance with contract specifications and drawings to USACE’s quality standards.
Ensure the construction contract specifications and drawings are followed, working directly with KAT Quality Control (QC) staff and KAT Safety Personnel as well as working directly with USACE IPO Quality Assurance personnel, Technical Staff, Contract Administration personnel, and IPO Leadership Team.
Review and enforce EM 385-1-1 onsite as applicable.
Review specifications, drawings, submittals, RFI’s and any other associated contract documents regarding the assigned DFOW.
Attend daily USACE QA/KAT QC meetings, and meet weekly with the USACE Task Order COR, USACE Construction COR and produce a record of discussions from that meeting for submission to USACE.
Attend 3 phase meetings regarding the assigned DFOW.
Coordinate Inspection needs with KAT QC department Task Order QA Personnel should anticipate spending no less than 70% of their day in the field observing and monitoring activities associated with assigned DFOW. The remainder 30% should be spent reviewing contract documents and completing reports.
Daily Field Inspections – Preplacement, During Placement, and Post Placement
Daily Testing and reporting – Mass Concrete
Furnish a daily report summarizing all the inspections that were performed.
Ensure KAT maintains the quality standards in according with: IPO Direction by the Task Order Contracting Officer (KO) and implemented by the Task Order Contracting Officer Representative (COR). IPO Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) 25 SEPT 2025, (updated annually). IPO New Lock Engineering Considerations and Instructions for Field Personnel (ECIFP) ECB 2023-11 USACE Mega Projects – Overall Project Delivery guidance 21 AUG 2025 EM 385-1-1 Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) Requirements 15 MAR 2024 EP 415-1-260 Area/Resident Engineer Management Guide 15 AUG 2021 7. EP 415-1-261 Volume 1 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide General Information and Sitework 2 JAN 1992 EP 415-1-261 Volume 2 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide Pile Driving, Dams, Levees, and Related Items 31 MAR 1992 EP 415-1-261 Volume 3 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide Architectural and Structural Features in Building Construction 1 AUG 1992 EP 415-1-261 Volume 4 Quality Assurance Representative’s Guide Special Construction, Conveying Systems, Mechanical, and Electrical Features of Building Construction 1 DEC 1992 ER 1110-3-12 Military Engineering and Design Quality Management 25 MAR 2021 ER 1180-1-6 Construction Quality Management 6 MAR 2025 ER 1180 Labor Relations in Construction 15 AUG 2022 RMS User’s Manual IPO QA Laboratory Manual Additional reference material deemed necessary by USACE IPO personnel to ensure quality assurance.
All other duties as assigned.