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Position Title: Senior Construction Representative
Reports to: Operations Manager
Location: Grand Rivers, KY
Employment Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Schedule: May be either five 8-hour shifts - or - 4 10-hour shifts; Monday-Friday, Tuesday-Saturday, or four consecutive days between Monday-Saturday. Occasional Sunday work may be required.
Please note: Work is expected to be predominately night shift, with occasional day 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 heavy civil construction, to support the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) by performing Construction Management Services (CMS) for the Kentucky Lock Addition Civil Works Mega Project in Grand Rivers, KY. The current construction contract is valued at $400m. 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:

• Inspect ongoing construction activities
• Review contractor reports, test results, and quality control documentation
• Verify work complies with schedule, plans, specifications, safety requirements, and contract documents
• Inspect materials, installation, and testing of completed work
• Identify deficiencies and verify corrective action
• Provide daily QA inspections and surveillance of the contractor's Quality Control Program
• Attend preparatory and initial inspections
• Input daily QAR information into USACE RMS within 24 hours of inspection
• Maintain deficiency, field problem, and RFI tracking systems
• Attend technical reviews, construction meetings, quality control meetings, safety meetings, and progress reviews
• Participate in AHA discussions, progress payment reviews, risk management for critical lifts, and Three-Phase QC meetings
• Perform complex submittal reviews
• Review contractor as-built drawings monthly
• Conduct labor standard interviews
• Check contractor payrolls for accuracy
• Participate in pre-final and final inspections
• Prepare correspondence for USACE signature
• Mentor less experienced staff in technical construction and QA duties
• All other duties as assigned.

About Us
Aldevra was founded in 2009 by current President & CEO Rodney Marshall, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and minority entrepreneur. The company began by selling foodservice equipment to the federal government and later expanded to include medical equipment and professional services, helping to meet a broader range of customer needs. Today, Aldevra is recognized as a top foodservice equipment dealer in the U.S., specializing in federal government sales while also growing its commercial and e-commerce customer base. Its professional services division provides federal agencies with healthcare professionals, construction and facilities managers and technicians, and administrative support. Whether it's equipment or staffing, Aldevra is committed to delivering high-quality products and timely service at the best value.
Recent accolades include:

• Great Place to Work® 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
• HIRE Vets Medallion Award 2021, 2023, 2024 and 2025
• VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for 2024 and 2025 Employer Awards
• Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation 2021,2022,2023,2024, 2025, 2026
• Foodservice Equipment Reports 2023, 2024, 2025 Top Dealer
• Foodservice Equipment & Supplies magazine 2024, 2025 Distribution Giants list
• RATIONAL 2024, 2025 Premium Partner Award
• ENERGY STAR® Partner
• Department of Defense Military Spouse Employment Partnership Small Business Partner
• Army Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Partner #911

Learn more about us at aldevra.com.
Requirements
Security Requirements:

• Please note: 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
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 30 certification
• USACE CQM-C certification
• First Aid / CPR certification
• Ability to work on-site full time
• Ability to work primarily night shift
• Ability to perform physically demanding field work, including climbing/descending stairs and ladders, working at heights, scaffolding, reinforcing steel, and uneven terrain multiple times per day.
• Heavy civil construction inspection experience
• Marine construction experience
• USACE project experience
• Mass concrete experience
• Concrete construction operations experience/certifications
• Lock, dam, navigation structure, cofferdam, deep foundation, or mega-project experience
• Demonstrated proficiency with USACE RMS
• Experience inspecting complex materials, installation, and testing procedures
• Experience with interpreting plans and specifications and review of as-built drawings is preferred.
• Experience with field inspections to determine acceptability of workmanship and compliance with plans and specifications is preferred.
• Experience with reviewing contractor daily quality control reports for accuracy and deficiencies and performing quality assurance inspections is preferred.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 (USACE Safety and Health Requirements Manual) and 29 CFR 1926 OSHA Construction Industry Regulations is preferred.
• Excellent verbal communication skills and telephone manner
• Excellent and accurate written communication
• Familiarity with Windows operating systems; online calendars and cloud systems; intermediate to advanced skills Microsoft office products required
• Excellent attention to detail; accurate data entry
• Customer Focused and team-oriented work ethic
• Able to multi-task efficiently and accurately, focusing on quality

Veterans and Military Spouses are encouraged to apply.
We offer you a generous benefits package including:

• 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.