Testing and Inspection Quality Assurance Manager
On-siteSault Ste. Marie, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Oversee independent quality assurance for mass concrete construction on the New Lock at the Soo project, ensuring contractor compliance with USACE standards and contract drawings. Conduct daily field inspections before, during, and after concrete placement, verifying formwork, steel positioning, and curing practices while witnessing concrete testing for slump, air content, and compressive strength. Coordinate with USACE QA staff, contractor QC, and safety personnel at daily and weekly meetings, documenting discussions and preparing inspection reports with photos for upload to the USACE RMS. Maintain testing equipment and enforce safety requirements onsite, immediately reporting hazards or infrastructure risks. Spend approximately 70% of the day in the field monitoring construction activities and 30% reviewing documents.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance or Quality Control on commercial or industrial construction projects involving concrete placement
- Must be familiar with reading construction plans and specifications
- Experience working on USACE projects or heavy commercial or industrial construction projects
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Must be able to operate site transportation equipment such as side-by-side vehicles
- Must complete OSHA-30 training prior to arrival on site
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification
- ACI Concrete Strength Testing Technician certification
- ACI Aggregate Testing Technician – Level 1 certification
- Must be able to pass a federal security background check
- Must be able to perform physical work in construction environments, including walking rough terrain, climbing ladders, working around heavy equipment, and lifting testing materials and equipment
- Must be able to work variable schedules aligned with contractor operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
- Must be able to work variable schedules aligned with contractor operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts
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