Inspector / Quality Assurance Manager

AECOM · Denver, CO, United States

  • Senior
  • Full-time
  • Posted 2026-09-22
  • Confirmed live on 25 September 2026

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Job Description
AECOM is seeking a Quality Control Specialist IV (Inspector / Quality Assurance Manager) to be based in the following locations: Denver, CO.
Job Duties:

• This position requires someone who can confidently support, as Owner’s Representative Lead Inspector and Quality Assurance Manager (I/QAM), the day-to-day field observations, inspections, documentation, and reporting, and contract coordination to support the Contractor’s successful execution of the construction work, and to assist in delivering a quality product to GSA and DOE/NNSA.

• The I/QAM, in the role of Quality Assurance Manager shall observe, assess, document, and via daily reports and timely notifications shall recommend for rejection or acceptance construction work that the Contractor is completing. He will review all work for conformance with the contract requirements, and compliance with the approved Construction Documents, applicable codes, standards and guidelines to promote the completion of quality work, enforce the Contractors Quality Control Plan, site safety and security, and to effectively and proactively assist and push the contractor to maintain schedule, control the budget, and preserve quality without compromising operations or security.

• The I/QAM, in the role of Lead Construction Inspector will serve as the primary independent field inspector, employing their architectural, engineering, or construction background, and previous experience as a lead inspector to confirm work is generally in compliance with codes and industry standards, and that the Contractor and their third-party inspection agents are accurately and thoroughly completing the required testing, inspections, verification and certification of work in place. Our role is to recommend for acceptance construction work that the Contractor has completed which satisfies all contract requirements and is appropriate for acceptance by GSA and DOE/NNSA.
Position Summary

• Confidently support a secure technically complex multi-year project observing and reporting on the field activities and the critical project drivers of implementing and maintaining quality, in addition to preserving scope, adhering to the schedule, safeguarding budget, verifying safety, and enforcing security.

• Coordinate with the onsite AECOM Project Manager and offsite technical staff and specialty inspectors, provide technical quality review of the work, verify the Contractor’s implementation of their QC plan and completion of responsible Inspections. Assist in coordinating activities and escorting the interdisciplinary project team in the field. Provide technical feedback and guidance to the collaborative team, upholding company, project, safety and security policies, maintaining close client interface, and ensuring all facets of the project are constructed in accordance with design, budget and schedule, providing frequent, accurate assessments, documentation, and reporting to the GSA project team.

• Note that while the I/QAM (or any AECOM staff) will not manage or direct the Contractor, they will observe and document the Contractor’s management and execution of the work and provide detailed summary of compliance and conformance to GSA. Were required by GSA, the I/QAM will coordinate and manage any Owner-ordered independent supplemental or confirmation testing, and on the Owner’s behalf, will monitor and report on quality and progress. The I/QAM will remain responsible for detailed timely communication with the AECOM Project Manager and GSA Project Team to support the delivery of a functionally and financially viable project that will be completed on time, within authorized cost, and to the required quality, and thoroughly coordinate the observation and conformance verification of the construction work.

• The I/QAM will function as part of the integrated collaborative team that supports the Owner’s interests. The I/QAM shall report to the AECOM PM and serve in deference to the GSA Contracting Officer (CO). The I/QAM shall have construction competency and shall possess an architectural, engineering, or construction background, and have previous experience on projects of similar size and complexity as well as satisfy the subsequent conditions and requirements as listed throughout this summary. They will employ their experience in preparing correspondence and maintaining official construction site records and in conducting formal and ad hoc meetings to address and resolve problems on construction projects, and briefing clients and management personnel.

• The I/QAM shall accurately incorporate active site and market conditions into guidance and impacts to construction costs and time impacts for changes, and to effectively collaborate with Cost Estimator and Scheduler to produce accurate summaries and updates. This includes making materials take-offs for construction work, pricing the value of needed work, evaluating proposals and Bill of materials, negotiating equitable contract adjus

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