Construction Quality Control Assistant Jobs in Reston, VA

ATI has a current need for a full-time Construction Quality Management Representative in Bethesda, MD. The Representative will be responsible for surveillance of construction projects and delivering findings to our government client.

Great Pay and Benefits for a Construction Management Representative

• Competitive salary of $120,000 - $140,000/year depending on experience;
• 11 annual paid holidays and minimum 13 days of paid leave;
• Employee and family medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance with 75% of the premiums paid by the company;
• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance;
• 401(k) plan immediately vesting with 4% employer match; and
• Professional development assistance including memberships, professional licenses, and tuition reimbursements.

Duties and Responsibilities of a Construction Quality Management Representative

Duties may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Daily Site Oversight — Perform full‑time, on‑site monitoring of construction activities, including daily inspections, documentation of work in place, verification of compliance with drawings/specifications, and submission of digital daily reports with measurements, photos, and recommended corrective actions.
• Crane and Equipment Operations — Attend and document all crane mobilizations/demobilizations and the removal and installation of the five laboratory exhaust fans, including required weekend workdays.
• Project Administration Support — Assist the COR and CO with day‑to‑day contract administration, including review, coordination, and tracking of RFIs, submittals, design documents, correspondence, and technical deliverables.
• Cost Estimating & Change Management — Prepare independent cost estimates for change orders, value engineering items, AE errors/omissions, scope changes, and claims; evaluate GC proposals; and develop cost/time impacts for all PCOs within five days of identification.
• Schedule Review & CPM Analysis — Review and analyze constructor CPM schedules, verify progress against cost‑loaded activities, identify deviations, and recommend approval or corrective actions to the COR and CO.
• Quality Assurance Oversight — Implement a systematic QA program ensuring the GC’s QC plan is effectively executed, and all work meets contract requirements, benchmarks, and industry standards.
• Meeting Participation & Documentation — Attend and document project meetings; review GC meeting minutes for accuracy; prepare action‑item tracking logs; and provide recommendations for resolving discrepancies.
• Progress Payment Review — Evaluate GC draft invoices for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with schedule progress; provide recommendations for payment and verify corrections in revised submissions.
• Risk Identification & Reporting — Identify and report risks related to life safety, quality, schedule, or cost; assist in developing mitigation strategies and monitoring risk conditions throughout the project.
• Recordkeeping & PMIS Management — Maintain complete, organized electronic project records, including drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, daily reports, correspondence, and change‑order documentation; support PMIS implementation and upkeep.
• Compliance Monitoring — Ensure adherence to government client's policies, federal regulations, building codes, safety requirements, laboratory decommissioning/commissioning procedures, and security protocols.
• Safety Oversight — Maintain personal compliance with OSHA requirements, report unsafe conditions, and coordinate with NIH safety authorities as needed.
• Closeout Support — Assist with punch list development, review of redline drawings, O&M manual verification, warranty documentation, and turnover package completion.

Required Qualifications for a Construction Quality Management Representative

• Education — Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Experience — Minimum 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in facility design and construction projects, including QA/QC, cost estimating, schedule analysis, and federal project support.
• Technical Competence — Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing design documents, construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and CPM schedules; ability to perform independent cost estimates using standard industry methodologies.
• Regulatory Knowledge — Familiarity with NIH Facility Development Manual (FDM), federal building codes, NFPA standards, OSHA regulations, NEPA, and other applicable federal requirements.
• Documentation & Communication — Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to produce accurate daily reports, meeting documentation, and technical analyses.
• Safety Credentials — Completion of OSHA 30‑hour General Industry or Construction Outreach training.
• Project Controls Expertise — Ability to identify schedule risks, cost impacts, productivity losses, and recovery strategies; experience with cost‑loaded CPM schedules preferred.
• Technology Skills — Proficiency with electronic project management systems, digital documentation tools, and construction scheduling software matching the GC’s CPM platform.
• Professional Conduct — Ability to work on a federal client site, comply with all security and access requirements, and maintain professional interactions with Government, AE, GC, and CxA personnel.
• The following are a list of specialized skills or codes which may be required:
  • Life Safety Code (NFPA 101)
  • National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
  • Plumbing (IPC)
  • Fire Protection Systems (NFPA 13 & 72)
  • HVAC/TAB (ASHRAE/AABC/NEBB)
  • Building Commissioning
  • Communications & Security
  • Transport/Equipment (Lifts, Elevators, Transport Systems, Pneumatic Tube, Food Service)
  • Welding Inspection
  • Painting and Metalizing Inspection

Pay Range: $120,000 - $140,000/year depending on experience

Location: Bethesda, MD

Working Hours: Normal Work Hours – Monday – Friday (anticipate 40 per week).

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Selected candidate may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ATI, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including protected groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. ATI complies with applicable local, state and federal laws governing nondiscrimination in employment at each location the Company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. ATI is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. ATI will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please let your recruiter know.