Construction Building Inspector/CQM/QA Representative

Construction Building Inspector/CQM/QA Representative

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle- from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Disclosure

This is a federal contracting opportunity that we, the Company, are bidding on and has not been awarded. The availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the contract.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Construction Building Inspector/CQM/QA Representative to Provide construction quality management and quality assurance support for the general construction portions of repair, renovation, and modernization projects at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC).

• Period of Performance:
• Base Period 02-NOV-2026 TO 01-NOV-2027
• Option Period 1 02-NOV-2027 TO 01-NOV-2028
• Option Period 2 02-NOV-2028 TO 01-NOV-2029
• Option Period 3 02-NOV-2029 TO 01-NOV-2030
• 2.217-8 6 Month extension 02-NOV-2030 TO 02- MAY-2031

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact View email address on click.appcast.io .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Thefollowinginexhaustive list ofdutiesrepresentsa sampleofworkroutinelyperformedbythis role:

• Review plans and specifications during design and construction for contract compliance, constructability, and technical correctness.
• Evaluate submittals, shop drawings, samples, and contractor requests for information or clarification, and provide written comments and recommended responses to the COR.
• Perform continual on-site surveillance of general construction activities, inspect the construction contractor’s quality-control activities, and monitor and document required testing.
• Review schedules, identify performance deficiencies and potential delays, and recommend corrective actions.
• Attend weekly progress meetings with architects, engineers, and construction contractors; report problems and recommended resolutions; and support the team’s monthly safety spot checks.
• Review change requests, cost proposals, requests for equitable adjustment, and claims, and provide supporting analysis for Government decisions on modifications and time extensions.
• Prepare daily RMS reports, signed weekly reports, weekly progress photographs, and inspection and testing checklists.
• Support punch-list preparation before Government acceptance, review final as-built drawings for accuracy, and collect and review warranty and closeout documentation.
• Coordinate with the mechanical and electrical representatives and other project stakeholders to support the turnover of required project information to WRNMMC personnel.

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

• Licensed Building Inspector or Superintendent/Quality Control Manager/ Quality Assurance Representative with a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant field experience working in construction/renovation/modernization mechanical disciplines of work.
• Prior experience utilizing and participating in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Three-Phase Inspection Process as well as prior experience utilizing and following USACE EM 385-1-1, Safety andHealth Requirements Manual.
• Experience utilizing and following USACE EM 385-1-1, Safety andHealth Requirements Manual
• Personnel shall have the following training/certifications within 90 days of being on site: OSHA 30-hr, Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) and familiarity with USACE Safety Management System (CE-SOHMS).
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

This position primarily operates in a professional office setting with standard office equipment and a quiet, climate-controlled environment. While in the office, there is no regular exposure to loud noise, hazardous materials, or heavy machinery.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.

Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.

Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bodwé Group Companies engage in federal contracting. Therefore, we would be thrilled to accept applications or referrals to hire veterans.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

• First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; and
• Second, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; and
• Third, to other qualified Native Americans; and
• Fourth, to