Construction Representative

Position Title: Senior Construction Representative Reports to: Operations Manager Location: Hendersonville, TN Employment Status: Full-Time FLSA Status: Exempt Schedule: May be either five 8-hour shifts or four 10‑hour shifts; Monday‑Friday, Tuesday‑Saturday, or four consecutive days between Monday‑Saturday. Occasional Sunday work will be required. Please note: Work is expected to be predominately 1st or 2nd shift, with occasional 3rd shift work. Work may be required past 40 hours a week frequently. Position Summary Aldevra is currently seeking a qualified Senior Construction Representative with a background in industrial construction, welding, machining, and/or complex field inspection services to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by performing Construction Management Services (CMS) for the Old Hickory Turbine Generator Rehabilitation project at the Old Hickory Project Office in Hendersonville, TN. The current construction contract is valued at approximately $90M. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years of construction industry experience, OSHA 30 certification, and demonstrated proficiency performing quality assurance inspections, reviewing contractor quality control documentation, preparing daily Quality Assurance Reports (QAR), and utilizing USACE Resident Management System (RMS). 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. Duties and Responsibilities The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: Perform field construction inspection services for the Old Hickory Turbine Generator Rehabilitation project. Conduct on‑site quality assurance inspections of ongoing construction activities. Independently inspect complex industrial construction activities, including welding, machining, electrical, equipment installation, and related work. Verify contractor work complies with approved plans, specifications, schedules, safety regulations, and contract requirements. Inspect materials, installation, testing, and completed work for contract compliance. Review contractor daily quality control reports for accuracy, completeness, deficiencies, and proper documentation. Perform and document surveillance of the contractor’s Quality Control Program, including the USACE Three‑Phase Quality Control System. Attend preparatory and initial quality assurance inspections. Prepare and provide daily Quality Assurance Report (QAR) input through the USACE Resident Management System (RMS), including documentation of deficiencies and follow‑up actions. Verify site layout, locations, elevations, and quality control requirements before work begins. Track deficiencies, field issues, requests for information (RFIs), and corrective actions. Monitor contractor deficiency tracking procedures to ensure corrective actions are documented and completed. Attend and participate in technical reviews, construction conferences, quality control meetings, progress meetings, and other project‑related meetings. Participate in Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) discussions and safety‑related reviews. Participate in progress payment reviews for completed contractor work. Review complex submittals and provide comments or recommendations. Participate in risk management discussions for critical construction lifts and other high‑risk activities. Review contractor as‑built drawings to ensure they are accurate, current, and complete. Maintain working knowledge of EM 385‑1‑1 and OSHA construction safety requirements. Prepare and sign daily reports documenting contractor progress and work performed. Provide recommendations to the COR and ACO regarding acceptance or rejection of ongoing and completed work. Conduct labor standard interviews and review contractor payrolls for compliance with contract labor requirements. Inspect inventories of installed property to verify compliance with contract documents. Attend project safety meetings as required. Maintain organized project files, including correspondence, meeting minutes, submittals, inspection reports, progress reports, punch lists, contract documents, amendments, modifications, and notices to proceed. Maintain updated project plans and specifications, including amendments, modifications, clarifications, and as‑built notations. Participate in pre‑final and final inspections with the customer. Identify, document, and verify completion of punch list items before final payment. Perform comprehensive final acceptance inspections upon completion of the work. Prepare draft correspondence for USACE signature, including responses to RFIs and other project‑related communications. Monitor contractor responses to letters, transmittals, RFIs, and other inquiries, and identify delays or needed corrective actions. Serve as a mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced construction and quality assurance staff. Properly maintain and return any Government‑furnished equipment issued for the position. All other duties as assigned. Security Requirements Work is located in a restricted area. Must be able to obtain CAC clearance. This position requires passing an extensive background check. Qualifications Minimum 15 years of construction industry experience. High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid REAL ID driver’s license required. Current OSHA 30 certification required. Ability to work full‑time on‑site and maintain a flexible exempt‑level schedule, including Saturdays, shift changes, and occasional extended hours as needed based on the construction contractor’s schedule. Ability to perform physically demanding field work, including climbing and descending stairs and ladders, working at heights, traversing scaffolding, reinforcing steel, and uneven terrain multiple times per day. Experience performing field inspections to verify workmanship and compliance with plans and specifications. Experience reviewing contractor daily quality control reports, identifying deficiencies, and performing quality assurance inspections. Ability to prepare daily Quality Assurance Reports (QAR) and use USACE Resident Management System (RMS), or similar construction management software. Familiarity with EM 385‑1‑1 and OSHA construction safety requirements. Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications and review as‑built drawings. Ability to complete First Aid/CPR and USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM‑C) training within two months of starting, if not already certified. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Windows operating systems, online calendars, and cloud‑based systems. Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills. Customer‑focused, team‑oriented work ethic. Ability to multi‑task efficiently and accurately while maintaining quality. Preferred Experience Experience with industrial construction, welding, machining, and/or equipment installation. Prior experience supporting USACE or other federal construction projects. Prior experience using RMS for Quality Assurance Report documentation. Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Short Term and Long‑Term Disability Life Insurance Paid Time Off Employee 401(k) with company match Professional Team Environment Aldevra is an equal opportunity, E‑Verify employer, drug‑free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr