Construction Quality Assurance Manager (Ft. Detrick) in Fort Detrick, Maryland at Bodwe Professional Services, LLC

About Bodwé Group Companies

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Disclosure

This is a federal contracting opportunity that we, the Company, are bidding on and has not been awarded. The availability of this position is contingent upon successful award of the contract.

(Period of Performance)

Base Year: 14 August 2026 – 13 August 2027 Option Year 1: 14 August 2027 – 13 August 2028

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Construction Quality Assurance Support for NMRC’s Ft. Detrick construction projects, with responsibilities covering submittal review, schedule analysis, deficiency evaluation, claims review, and technical compliance oversight. The position will ensure compliance with contract specifications, technical drawings, and applicable regulations. It is part of a larger project involving envelope renew and repair at Ft. Detrick.

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role:

Review submittals and provide recommendations to the COR concerning acceptability. Review and provide written comments to the COR on selected contractor submittals pursuant to special clauses of the contract. Review construction contractor questions and Requests for Information (RFI)/Requests for Clarification (RFC) and recommend responses and solutions to the COR. Review construction contractor’s schedules and report findings to the COR. Review construction contractor’s deficiencies in performance and other factors impacting, or with the potential to impact, timely execution of the project, and provide written comments and proposed correspondence to the COR regarding responsibility and corrective actions to be taken by contractor, Government, designer, etc. Review project issues, requests for equitable adjustment and claims to determine contract basis and entitlement. Make appropriate recommendations with supporting documentation to COR. Compute time extensions and suggest extensions to the contract time to the COR. Assist the COR in preparing documents during the sequence of events required for processing a change order/modification and claims from initial action to final negotiations and payment. Provide the COR review and analysis of change requests. Make technical interpretations of drawings and specifications and provide determinations on whether methods and materials employed meet the requirements of contract specifications and make appropriate recommendations to COR. Review project plans and specifications to determine such things as practicability from construction standpoint, whether physical obstructions or other construction difficulties have been anticipated, and whether materials selected are readily available. Provide written comments to the COR. Utilize the USACE Resident Management System to prepare and submit reporting information to include but not limited to daily reports. Review project plans and specifications during both design and construction phase. Plans shall be reviewed for construction contract compliance, constructability, and technical correctness Maintain records of all necessary construction documentation such as financial cost accounting, meetings, drawings, submittals, applications for payments, change orders, proposals, purchase orders, communications, transmittals, notes, etc. Attend weekly progress meetings with architects, engineers, and prime construction contractors. Provide report of meeting to Facilities Manager/COR/ACO with identification of any problems or difficulties and recommendations for resolution. Review submittals, shop drawings, and samples. Provide written comments as the representative of the Facility Manager/COR/ACO Monthly Safety Spot Check shall be performed and provided to the HNC PM, HNC Safety Team and to the NMRC Safety Team. Perform continual on-site surveillance of construction activities. Inspect the construction contractor’s quality control activities. Monitor and record testing required by contract documents. Maintain weekly progress photos of the project. Review and evaluate all change orders/modifications recommended by the designer of record or his/her consultants, all change order requests, and cost proposals made by the contractors, and recommend actions to be taken to the Facility Manager/COR/ACO. Aid in preparing punch list corrections prior to acceptance of the building or portions of it by the Facility Manager/COR/ACO. Review final 'as built' drawings for accuracy as representative of the Facility Manager/COR/ACO. Collect and review all warranty documents and provide all mechanical and electrical systems information, including operation and maintenance manuals, to NMRC personnel responsible for ongoing maintenance. Provide recommendations for design modifications. Provide effective coordination, support, and promotion of interactions with other staff offices and organizations

Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Required Education, Experience, and Technical Skills

Minimum four-year Bachelor’s degree.Must demonstrate a minimum of five (10) years of relevant field experience working in building construction/renovation/modernization.Familiarity with USACE Safety Management System (CE-SOHMS). Descriptions of any/all relevant professional registrations/certifications, training, etc.Documentation of the required Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 30-hour Construction Safety training.OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certifications shall remain current throughout performance.Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travelMust have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license

Working Environment

This position operates on an active construction site and involves oversight of construction activities. Candidate should be familiar with functioning in such an environment and aware of necessary considerations to ensure safety of themselves and others on the site. Any PPE necessary will be provided. Sites with active utilities, requiring strict adherence to safety standards.

This role also requires periodic travel to project sites, including locations undergoing renovation or active construction. During site visits, the employee may be exposed to non-temperature-controlled environments, construction noise, dust, and other typical conditions found on job sites. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required during these visits, depending on site conditions. While on site visits, an individual in this role will be required to work atypical hours at the request of the client or role demands.

Physical Demands

Sitting/Standing: This is not a sedentary role. This role requires the ability to be on your feet moving around a construction site for most of the day interacting with contractors, contractor representatives, and inspecting the construction work that is being performed.

Walking: This role requires the ability to move about outside in various geographic and building terrains to access a construction site to provide quality assurance services.

Stooping/Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: This role requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and ladder climbing to inspect all aspects of building construction to foundations, crawlspaces, and roofs.

Using Hands/Fingers: This role constantly operates technological office equipment such as laptop, mouse, keyboard, computer monitors, telephones, and scanners, copiers, and fax machines.

Talking/Hearing: This role requires constant communication with others in the organization to exchange information, review information, and make decisions about information.

Seeing: This role requires the ability to see, view, and distinguish all aspects of construction to ensure quality control.

Carrying/Lifting: This role requires lifting up to 30 lbs to transport technological office equipment, safety equipment, and other needed construction items to and from various workspaces.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Bodwé Group Companies engage in federal contracting. Therefore, we would be thrilled to accept applications or referrals to hire veterans.

Native American Hiring Preference

Our parent company, Mno-Bmadsen, prefers to hire Pokagon citizens who are qualified and suitable for available positions. For purposes of this section, “qualified” means that the applicant meets the technical and experiential needs for employment; and “suitable” means that the candidate appears to be the best fit considering present circumstances and conditions. Targeted preference is in the following order:

First, to qualified Pokagon Band citizens; andSecond, to qualified spouses and qualified custodial parents; andThird, to other qualified Native Americans; andFourth, to all other qualified applicants

Any determinations as to the applicability of the Pokagon hiring preference are at the discretion of each Company President.

Home Office Connectivity Requirements for Hybrid & Remote Positions

To ensure reliable collaboration, client service, and secure access to company systems, the Company requires minimum connectivity standards to be eligible or remain eligible to work in a hybrid or remote capacity. Employees working remotely must maintain broadband internet service capable of consistently supporting video conferencing, VPN connectivity, and cloud-based applications. Hybrid or remote work eligibility may be reassessed if connectivity standards are not met. This includes:

Wired broadband service (cable, fiber, or DSL) with at least minimum 100 Mbps download / 20 Mbps uploadSome positions may require minimum 200-300 Mbps download / 25-35 Mbps upload speed

Cellular hotspot or fixed wireless cellular services (e.g., T-Mobile Home Internet) may not be used as a primary connection. The Company will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements as it relates to the reimbursement of home internet expenses. Eligibility for reimbursement of home internet expenses is defined in a separate policy.

Branch:

Federal Support Services

Entity:

Seven Generations Architecture + Engineering

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

40+

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

Reports To:

Federal Program Manager

Manages Others:

No

Overnight Travel:

No

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