Senior Construction Manager (Engineer)
Company: LRS Federal
Project: Civil Works Mega Project (~$400M Value)
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
LRS Federal is seeking a highly experienced Senior Construction Representative to provide comprehensive field construction inspection and quality assurance services for the high-profile Federal Civil Works Project. Managing a contract value of approximately $400 Million, the ideal candidate will serve as a key technical expert, ensuring the construction contractor's work aligns with standards, safety regulations, and strict contract specifications.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Assurance & Inspections
- Field Inspections: Independently inspect complex heavy civil construction activities, materials, layout, elevations, and workmanship to ensure absolute compliance with contract plans and specifications.
- USACE 3-Phase Quality Control: Perform daily quality assurance surveillance to ensure the contractor strictly adheres to the USACE 3-phase quality control system; attend preparatory and initial inspections.
- Reporting & Documentation: Utilize the USACE Resident Management System (RMS) to input daily Quality Assurance Reports (QARs) within 24 hours of inspection, highlighting any deficiencies.
Project Administration & Support
- Meetings & Collaboration: Attend technical reviews, progress meetings, and safety briefings. Partner with the Contractor representative to correct deficiencies and advise on alternative construction methods.
- Document Review: Review complex submittals, contractor payrolls for labor standard compliance, and ongoing daily quality control reports.
- As-Built Management: Conduct monthly reviews of the contractor’s as-built drawings to verify accuracy and maintain an updated master set of contract documents and modifications.
Qualification Requirements
Experience & Technical Skills
- Industry Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in the construction industry, with specialized experience in heavy civil construction - strong preference for prior experience with Dams or Locks.
- Inspection Expertise: Proven track record in field inspections, interpretation of complex plans/specifications, and reviewing contractor daily quality control reports.
- Safety & Regulations: Deep familiarity with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) and 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations.
- Concrete Operations: Relevant experience and certifications regarding concrete construction operations are highly preferred.
Education & Certifications
- OSHA 30 Certification.
Schedule Requirements
- preferably in welding, machining, and/or industrial construction settings