Quality Assurance Engineering Technician (QAET)

We are seeking experienced Quality Assurance Engineering Technicians to perform on-site construction quality assurance and safety oversight in support of NAVFAC Northwest.

The QAET will serve as a primary field representative responsible for observing construction, documenting contractor performance, evaluating workmanship, monitoring safety compliance, and assisting Government construction management personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily on-site construction inspections.
• Verify construction complies with plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Monitor contractor QA/QC and safety programs.
• Inspect construction materials, equipment, installation, and workmanship.
• Interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Generate detailed daily inspection and QA reports.
• Maintain project records and construction photo documentation.
• Review RFIs, submittals, contractor correspondence, and technical documentation.
• Attend preparatory, initial, follow-up, and weekly Quality Control meetings.
• Monitor construction surveying and material/system testing.
• Identify and document construction deficiencies and non-compliant work.
• Monitor environmental protection requirements.
• Review payment requests and verify completed work.
• Inspect stored materials when necessary.
• Review and monitor construction as-builts.
• Support contract modifications, estimates, cost proposals, claims, and delay analysis.
• Participate in constructability reviews.
• Identify long-lead construction materials and potential impacts to project schedules.
• Witness system testing and acceptance activities.
• Coordinate with construction managers, engineers, Government representatives, designers, contractors, and other project stakeholders.