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ASRC Federal Facilities Logistics, LLC, a subsidiary of ASRC Federal, is seeking a Construction Quality Specialist to support our Prime NASA program at Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, MD. 

The Construction Quality Specialist is responsible for supporting and implementing the Construction Quality Control (CQC) program on NASA construction projects to ensure all work complies with contract requirements, NASA Procedural Requirements (NPRs), project specifications, approved plans, applicable codes, and OSHA regulations. This position plays a critical role in protecting personnel, facilities, and mission-critical infrastructure by verifying that construction activities are executed safely, compliantly, and to the highest quality standards.

The Construction Quality Specialist works closely with Project Management, Safety, Engineering, and Construction teams, as well as contractors and subcontractors, to ensure quality and regulatory compliance throughout all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality and Regulatory Compliance

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCPs) in accordance with NASA contract requirements.
• Verify construction activities comply with contract documents, drawings, specifications, NASA standards, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Ensure strict compliance with OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and applicable safety requirements throughout all work activities.
• Coordinate quality oversight activities with project schedules and construction sequencing.

Inspections and Field Oversight

• Perform and document routine field inspections of ongoing construction activities.
• Verify contractor adherence to approved work plans, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs), and safe work practices.
• Identify, document, and track non-conforming work, safety violations, and regulatory deficiencies; support corrective action development and verify closure.
• Assist in implementation and verification of the Three-Phase Control System (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up Inspections), as required by contract.

OSHA and Safety Integration

• Monitor construction activities for compliance with OSHA regulations, including but not limited to fall protection, excavation and trenching, scaffolding, confined spaces, lockout/tagout, hot work, and hazard communication.
• Coordinate with Safety personnel to ensure deficiencies are promptly addressed and documented.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analyses, and development of corrective actions related to quality or OSHA compliance.
• Support enforcement of stop-work authority when unsafe or non-compliant conditions are identified.

Documentation and Reporting

• Review and track inspection reports, testing documentation, material certifications, and safety records.
• Maintain accurate quality and compliance documentation, including daily inspection reports, deficiency logs, and corrective action tracking.
• Assist with preparation of reports required by NASA, contracting officers, and regulatory agencies.

Coordination and Communication

• Serve as a quality and compliance point of contact between contractors, project management, safety, and engineering teams.
• Participate in pre-task briefings, preparatory meetings, progress meetings, and quality/safety meetings.
• Communicate quality and OSHA expectations clearly to contractors and subcontractors.

Training and Continuous Improvement

• Promote a strong culture of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with training and mentoring of project personnel on quality standards and OSHA requirements.
• Identify trends, recurring deficiencies, and systemic issues; recommend preventive and corrective actions.

Project Closeout

• Support project closeout activities, including verification of punch list completion and final inspections.
• Ensure quality and OSHA documentation requirements are satisfied prior to project turnover.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Safety, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in construction quality, safety, inspection, or compliance roles.
• Working knowledge of OSHA construction standards (29 CFR 1926) and general industry standards as applicable.
• Experience working on federal construction projects, preferably NASA, DoD, or other government facilities.

Certifications (Required or Preferred)

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification (required or ability to obtain).
• Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors certification (USACE/NAVFAC), preferred if contract-driven.
• Relevant inspection, quality, or safety certifications are a plus.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong attention to detail with a compliance-focused mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify regulatory and quality deficiencies and support corrective action implementation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and construction documentation systems.
• Ability to work independently in active construction environments.

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based at active NASA construction sites.
• Regular exposure to construction hazards requiring strict adherence to OSHA and site-specific safety requirements.
• Will involve walking, climbing, and working in varying environmental conditions.