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Quality Assurance Manager We are Lennar Lennar is one of the nation's leading homebuilders ... communicate findings to contractors and stakeholders. * Communicate inspection results ...

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As of Sep 2, 2026, the average hourly pay for quality assurance contractor in Florida is $33.53, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $27.31 and $40.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Quality Assurance (QA) Contractor is a temporary or project-based professional responsible for ensuring that products or services meet established quality standards. They work across various industries, such as software development, manufacturing, and healthcare, to identify defects, perform tests, and enforce compliance with regulations. QA Contractors design test plans, execute testing procedures, and report issues to improve overall quality. Their role is critical in maintaining product reliability and customer satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quality assurance contractor?

To thrive as a Quality Assurance Contractor, you should have a solid understanding of quality control processes, analytical thinking, and attention to detail, typically backed by experience in QA methodologies and relevant industry knowledge. Proficiency with testing tools (such as Selenium or JIRA), documentation systems, and often certifications like ISTQB or Six Sigma can be highly advantageous. Strong communication, adaptability, and problem-solving skills help contractors collaborate effectively and deliver results within project timelines. These qualities are essential for ensuring that products or services meet required standards and for building productive relationships across project teams.

What does a typical workday look like for a quality assurance contractor?

A typical workday for a Quality Assurance Contractor involves reviewing project requirements, designing and executing test cases, and documenting results to ensure products meet quality standards. You may interact with developers, project managers, and other stakeholders to clarify issues, report defects, and provide feedback on improvements. Depending on the organization, contractors often juggle multiple projects or switch between tasks frequently to meet tight deadlines. This role provides valuable opportunities to develop your technical skills and gain exposure to diverse industries and workflows. Most contractors work either independently or as part of small QA teams, often collaborating remotely or on-site depending on the project.

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Infographic showing various Quality Assurance Contractor job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 86% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,750 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Lead Federal QA Inspector / Engineering Technician

RS&H

Key West, FL • On-site

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Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

The Opportunity
Lead Federal QA Inspector / Engineering Technician
Location: Key West, Florida
RS&H is seeking an experienced Lead Federal QA Inspector / Engineering Technician to support federal building and facility construction projects in Key West, Florida. This position serves as the continuous on-site Owner's Representative and is responsible for monitoring daily construction activities, verifying quality and safety compliance, and ensuring construction is performed in accordance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, and federal standards.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to inspection staff while serving as the primary field representative for quality assurance, contractor oversight, and construction compliance activities.
What You'll Do
  • Serve as the continuous on-site Owner's Representative for federal building and facility construction projects.
  • Monitor daily construction activities to verify compliance with contract documents, plans, specifications, and federal requirements.
  • Inspect construction work, materials, and workmanship to ensure adherence to quality standards and project requirements.
  • Monitor contractor compliance with Construction Quality Management (CQM) requirements, Quality Assurance Plans (QAP), and project specifications.
  • Verify compliance with EM 385-1-1 safety requirements and project safety protocols.
  • Conduct inspections of structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, and building envelope systems.
  • Maintain detailed daily reports, inspection records, testing documentation, photographs, and project correspondence.
  • Identify deficiencies, non-conforming work, and safety concerns, and monitor corrective actions through resolution.
  • Provide technical guidance, oversight, and mentoring to Engineering Technicians and inspection staff.
  • Coordinate with contractors, federal clients, project managers, and project stakeholders to support successful project delivery.
  • Support commissioning, punch list development, turnover, and project closeout activities.

To Be Successful in This Role, You Must:
  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent and 15 years of relevant construction inspection, quality assurance, and field oversight experience, or a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field and 5 years of relevant experience.
  • Be a U.S. Citizen as required by federal client and project requirements.
  • Have extensive experience performing on-site construction inspections for building construction projects.
  • Have experience serving as an Owner's Representative, Lead Inspector, Senior Inspector, or Engineering Technician on complex construction projects.
  • Have experience monitoring contractor compliance with Construction Quality Management (CQM), project specifications, and quality requirements.
  • Have working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 safety requirements and construction site safety practices.
  • Have experience providing guidance and oversight to inspectors or Engineering Technicians.
  • Possess strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, leadership, and documentation skills.
  • Have a valid driver's license, be insurable, and be able to safely operate a vehicle on highways and active construction sites.
  • Have a passion for working outdoors and the ability to work in varying weather and project site conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting federal agencies such as NAVFAC, USACE, DoD, U.S. Coast Guard, GSA, VA, DHS, or other federal clients.
  • Experience working on military installations, secure facilities, SCIF environments, or other controlled-access federal facilities.
  • Experience providing quality assurance and inspection services for federal vertical construction, mission-critical facilities, or secure government facilities.
  • Working knowledge of federal construction standards, contract administration, commissioning, and project closeout requirements.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain access to military installations, federal facilities, and secure project sites.

Preferred Certifications
  • USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors Certification.
  • ICC Commercial Building Inspector, Combination Inspector, or related ICC certifications.
  • NICET Construction Materials Testing, Construction Inspection, or related certifications.
  • OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Certification.
  • American Concrete Institute (ACI) certifications, where applicable to project requirements.
  • Certified Construction Manager (CCM).
  • Project Management Professional (PMP).
  • Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) or related quality management certifications.

Security Clearance / Federal Site Access
  • Active Secret security clearance is preferred.
  • Candidates without an active clearance must be eligible to obtain and maintain any required federal background investigation, installation access credentials, or security clearances necessary to perform work on federal and military facilities.
  • Ability to successfully pass federal background screening and credentialing requirements as required by the client.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an outstanding team delivering critical federal facilities and infrastructure projects, we encourage you to apply.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.
Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.
The Team
While RS&H was founded in 1941, we have been providing construction management services as one of our primary business practices since 1984. RS&H's Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States. Our Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) teams, as well as our Construction Management teams, are industry-leading experts who provide a full range of construction engineering, program management, specialized testing, and inspection services from the preconstruction phase through maintenance and operations. By joining our team, you too can provide unique expertise in the full life cycle of transportation delivery and lead the evolution of transportation.
The Company
Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

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About RS&H

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RS&H provides fully integrated architecture, engineering, and consulting services to help clients realize their most complex facility and infrastructure projects for land, air, and space. We are committed to bringing extraordinary solutions to our clients through the promise of imagination, ingenuity, and innovation. With a tradition of excellence that began in 1941, we are consistently ranked among the nation's top 100 design firms. We attribute our success to an unwavering commitment to our core values of: integrity, quality service, business success and valuing associates.

Industry

Architectural services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

South Jacksonville, FL, US

Year founded

1941