Senior Construction Representative- Fort Buchanan

<strong>Senior Construction Representative - Fort Buchanan<br><br></strong><ul><li>Work Location: Ft. Buchanan, Puerto Rico***<br><br><br></li></ul><strong>Salary: Based on experience and will be discussed with manager in interview<br><br></strong><strong>REQUIREMENT- Must be a US Citizen and must pass a federal background review and drug screen<br><br></strong><strong><em>Duties/Responsibilities:<br><br></em></strong><ul><li>Delivers surveillance reports on all phases of construction for compliance with plans and specifications in respect to workmanship, materials, installation, and construction methods to government personnel.</li><li>Supports investigation and preparation of change orders.</li><li>Develops detailed inspection requirements and control methods.</li><li>Observes and investigates construction phases for compliance with schedules, specifications, and shop drawings. Identifies problems, recommends changes, and assesses the need for contract modifications.</li><li>Performs inspections and completes daily site reports. Include comments and monitoring of progress, work activities, safety issues and subcontractor manpower in the reports.</li><li>Assists in all phases of the contract modification process.</li><li>Reviews and analyzes contractor plans and technical submittals for approval action, including progress schedules, environmental, safety and quality control programs, certifications and shop drawings.</li><li>Monitors scheduled progress of all construction activities and phases of construction and advises the project team of potential delay.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned.<br><br><br></li></ul><strong><em>Education/Experience:<br><br></em></strong><ul><li>High School Diploma/GED minimum; Construction related degree, preferred</li><li>Minimum of 7 years of applicable experience on construction contract administration and inspection projects on large complex multimillion dollar federal projects, Department of Defense or USACE preferred</li><li>Experience using RMS 3.0, preferred</li><li>Experience with three-phase inspection process</li><li>Experience with OSHA and EM 385-1-1 USACE Safety Manual, preferred</li><li>Experience with relevant construction / building codes is needed.</li><li>The following specialized skills or codes are preferred: Life Safety Code (NFPA 101); National Electric Code (NFPA 70); Plumbing (IPC); Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72); HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB); Building Commissioning; Communications & Security (IT, Nurse Call/Code Blue, Imaging & IDS/PACS); Welding Inspection; Painting and Metalizing Inspection; Environmental HAZWOPER<br><br><br></li></ul><strong><em>Benefits: <br><br></em></strong><ul><li>Competitive salary based on experience.</li><li>Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.</li><li>Retirement savings plan with company match.</li><li>Paid time off and holidays.</li><li>Professional development and career advancement opportunities.</li><li>A supportive and collaborative work environment.<br><br><br></li></ul><em>Equal Opportunity Employer (U.S.) all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accura uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workplace. www.dhs.gov/everify</em>

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