What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Quality Assurance WABO Inspector position at AAR Testing and Inspection, Inc.?
Who We Are
AAR Testing and Inspection currently has four office locations in Redmond, Lacey, Poulsbo, and Wenatchee. AAR provides construction quality management, quality assurance, quality control, and materials testing services. We have been a forefront of the inspection and testing industry in the Greater-Seattle Area since our founding in 1989. Our firm has over 100 employees consisting of project managers, engineers, inspectors, field technicians, lab technicians, administrative staff, and document control specialists. AAR has been providing quality inspection/testing services to a large scope of projects across Washington, covering everything from large-scale transportation projects to privately owned buildings.
Job Responsibilities
- Quality Assurance/Control Inspections
- Material Testing (Certifications Required)
- Review approved construction drawings and specifications
- Communicate with contractor workers, foremen, superintendents, project managers, building inspectors and report findings
- Write concise inspection reports using specific language pertaining to contract documents, approved drawings, and any applicable code
- Communicate with AAR office to report inspection observations, scheduling and sample pick up coordination
- Supervise and train junior inspectors and testing technicians
- Perform observations and inspections mainly related to Concrete/Steel/Civil
- Inspection and verification of materials for compliance to the plans and specifications
- Ensure work is performed in accordance with the Contract, Specifications, and RFC plans
- Accurately complete quality records relating to material testing, hold-point inspections, and material receiving
- Initiate non-conformance processes when materials, products, tools, equipment or Work do not meet the required specifications
- Review of contract documents
- Study project specifications to determine appropriate construction methods and procedures
- Ensure that contractors comply with specifications
- The ability to obtain certifications to perform in-field material testing
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Certifications
- (Preferred but not limited to) Previous experience in a project quality role
- (Preferred but not limited to) Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or Three (3) years’ relevant work experience plus a technical or Associate’s degree, or five (5) years of relevant inspection experience
- Multiple WABO certifications with critical needs in bold: Prestressed Concrete (PC), Shotcrete (SC), Structural Steel and Bolting (SSB), Structural Welding (SW), Structural Wood (SWD), Structural Masonry (SM), Spray-Applied Fire-Resistive Materials (FP), Cold-Formed Steel Framing (CF), Fire-Resistant Penetrations and Joints (FS)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Valid driver’s license
- Energetic, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and manage a multi-task workload
Benefits
- Free Medical, Dental, and Vision for employees. Family can be covered at an additional cost.
- 401K program with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off
- Company Paid Holidays
- Incentive: Sign-on bonuses up to $2000 may apply
Salary : $28 - $42