Construction Quality Assurance Engineer

Position Summary:

Join us in the exciting role of providing a Construction Quality Assurance Engineer to provide technical services for the Tahoma National Cemetery at Kent, WA. This role provides comprehensive construction management support for the Tahoma National Cemetery major construction project, which develops 15 of the 36 undeveloped acres remaining at Tahoma National Cemetery, adding an additional 15 years of burial services for eligible veterans in the Puget Sound region of Washington state. The project provides 27,000 gravesites, supporting infrastructure, and a new honor guard building, satellite public restroom, minor repairs, and access roads, parking, and signage.

Work Period:

This position is a full-time position for two years, plus two optional 3-month extensions.

Essential Functions:

• Inspections & quality control: Conduct daily site and building inspections; document defects, code violations, improper materials/techniques, and punch list items; observe contractor/subcontractor work for compliance and report findings to the SRE.
• Submittals, RFIs & approvals: Review contractor submittals, RFIs, samples, test/inspection reports, and installed work for technical compliance; recommend approval/disapproval and provide written feedback to the SRE.
• Schedule, progress & delays: Monitor schedules and daily activities; identify progress delays or slippage and recommend corrective actions to maintain the progress schedule.
• Contract changes & payments: Assist with change documentation (estimates, cost reviews, negotiations, change order packages) and review contractor payment requests, cost breakdowns, and quotations for SRE recommendation.
• Reporting & recordkeeping: Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports (work, manpower, safety), maintain complete job files, marked up plans/as builts, deficiency logs, photos, and records to support inspections, disputes, and government review.
• Safety & compliance: Perform weekly safety inspections, document environmental/EPA conditions, and report safety/compliance issues to the SRE.
• Materials, testing & commissioning: Maintain inventory of materials, supplies, and equipment; review material samples and cost loadings; coordinate special testing, commissioning, and utility inspections.
• Meetings & coordination: Attend/lead project and coordination meetings to resolve issues, manage phasing/traffic interruptions, and liaise with utilities, contractors, and VA representatives.
• Closeout & availability: Assist with final inspections, contract close-out activities, and be available for after-hours or weekend work as required; must communicate fluently in English.

Benefits Package:

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Federal Observed Holidays
• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Employee Paid Supplemental Insurance (Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life, Accident, and Critical Illness)
• 401K - employer matching of up to 5%

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO):

It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy that GoldenWolf, LLC., is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, committed to maintaining world-class facilities through technical excellence and innovation.

About the Company:

GoldenWolf is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Women-Owned Small Business that provides comprehensive facility management and support services to federal agencies. The company specializes in delivering a wide range of professional services, including facilities condition assessments, quality assurance, construction management, strategic planning, and technical support across civilian and defense sectors. We invite you to visit the GoldenWolf website at www.goldenwolf.com to learn more about the organization and explore other career opportunities.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or Architecture from an accredited University.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of experience working with a construction management team.
• Experience with observing and inspecting construction is required.
• Current OSHA 30 certification
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) will receive greater consideration.
• Experience with Kahua, Primavera, and other construction management systems.
• Able to pass a security background check.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are necessary to effectively communicate with project stakeholders, contractors, and government personnel. The ability to write clear and concise reports is essential.