Position: QA/QC Professional Engineer

Location: Washington, DC 20002

Duration: 6 month contract to hire

Salary: 130-150k

Schedule: On-site (4-5 days a week on-site)

Required Skills & Experience:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Washington, D.C.
• Minimum 5 to 12 years of experience in relevant inspection areas
• Strong knowledge of DC Construction Codes, project drawings, and specifications
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills

Job Description:

• Quality Oversight: Oversee and verify the quality of all work performed, ensuring compliance with technical requirements and regulatory standards. • Material Verification: Inspect and verify that all delivered materials match project specifications and approved submittals. • Inspection Activities: Identify and conduct all required inspection activities to comply with DC Construction Codes, project drawings, specifications, and owner requirements. • Civil and Structural QA/QC: Oversee civil and structural QA/QC activities, including structural concrete and masonry work, grout work, historic wall preservation, steel work and welding, paving, soils, and sanitary/storm drain systems. • Waterproofing and Roofing: Inspect waterproofing and roofing installations to ensure proper installation and compliance with specifications. • Fire Protection: Verify fire protection and firestopping installations, ensuring compliance with relevant sections. • Doors and Plumbing: Inspect the installation of doors and plumbing systems, ensuring they meet design requirements. • HVAC and Electrical Systems: Oversee the installation and commissioning of HVAC and building electrical systems, ensuring compliance with approved designs and specifications. • Rooftop Solar Systems: Inspect and commission rooftop solar system installations. • Fire Alarm and Suppression Systems: Ensure proper installation and integration of building fire alarm and fire suppression systems. • Stage Reviews: Conduct thorough reviews at each construction stage, proactively identifying discrepancies, errors, or non-compliance. • Documentation: Maintain thorough records of inspections, tests, materials, and quality control procedures. • Progress Reporting: Provide weekly progress reports to the Project Management team, detailing project status and tracking resolution of non-conformities. • Collaboration: Work closely with the construction management team and contractors to identify and rectify issues before they reach the punch list stage. • Surveying Checks: Conduct surveying checks of building foundations, structural steel, anchor bolts, and embedded commodities for conformance to design drawings. • Excavation and Foundation Work: Inspect excavation and foundation work to ensure compliance with design criteria and address unforeseen conditions. • Waterproofing Measures: Verify correct installation of waterproofing systems and drainage systems to prevent water pooling or ingress. • Structural Integrity: Monitor the structural integrity of the building envelope, including steel framing, concrete walls, and slabs. • Building Envelope: Ensure proper sealing and insulation of walls, roofs, and doors to avoid air and water infiltration. • Roofing Systems: Inspect roofing systems, including insulation, membrane installation, flashing, and waterproofing. • Electrical Systems: Review and inspect the installation of building electrical systems. • HVAC Systems: Inspect the installation and commissioning of HVAC systems. • Plumbing Systems: Ensure plumbing systems meet design requirements and inspect water-tight seals and drainage systems. • Fireproofing: Inspect fireproofing systems for structural components and commodities, ensuring proper application of fire-resistant materials.