University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is seeking a Construction Quality Control Specialist to join Facilities Management - Architecture, Engineering, Construction Services.Design Construction provides facilities programming, design, and construction services to the UMB schools and administration, ranging from the smallest renovation job to the largest capital project.

BENEFITS (Exempt Regular):

UMB offers a comprehensivebenefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional excitingperksthat employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Provide support to small and large UMB projects as well as support to capital projects at regional campuses within the University System. Provide support to all aspects of the project for small or single trade projects. Monitor day to day site activities on behalf of the UMB PM, including participation in project meetings, performing walk-throughs and inspections and maintain logs and records as required.Assist with the Quality Control Program for each project including identifying what is required for inspections, mock-ups, first work inspections, testing, and third-party personnel as per specifications. Assist the Project Manager with ensuring this Quality Control Program is executed and documented.Oversee inspections for construction projects on UMB and/or regional campus ensuring that projects are being built to the University’s standards and specifications and relevant building and life safety codes.Ensure all testing and inspections by outside agencies is conducted in compliance with the specificationsMonitor daily construction activity for overall quality, schedule coordination, safety awareness, and project logistics both on, and around the site. Keep a record of issues found during site visits and inspections of code violations and non-compliance of the contract documentsAssist the Project Manager with follow-up of outstanding submittals, RFI’s, and construction issues as needed.Assist the Project Manager with coordination of outages as necessary. Send out outage notices to the campus community through UMB’s outage procedures.Assist the UMB Commissioning Manager with coordination of commissioning activities between the contractor, third-party Cx entities and campus OM staff to include reviewing the Cx schedule, monitoring meetings and other related tasks such as performing functional tests, troubleshooting issues identified during testing and inspections, generating commissioning reports and testing documentation.Provide visual inspection and quality control by monitoring construction progress. Ensure compliance with intended results, codes, regulations, and requested standards.Review materials and methods, questions, conflicts, and changes. Manage client issues in relation to construction decisions and preferences. Research technical options and propose solutions.Record relevant or outstanding issues in project and/or technical specialty databases/reports.Collaborate with the Architectural/ Engineering/ Construction team to identify and resolve issues and manage the resolution of non-compliant items, project deficiency logs and relevant Cx documentation for assigned projects. Assist with the close-out process to include (a) tracking progress on closeout documentation, (b) monitor compilation of the punchlists, (c) manage re-inspections to 100% completion, (d) track submissions of as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, and record documents.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in construction, inspection, design, and/or a technical specialization. Construction experience should include field inspection activities, construction coordination and quality control in building and MEP systems construction.
Supervisory Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure: ICC Commercial Inspector Certification or Construction Management certification is preferred but not required. OSHA 30 Hour Certification is a plus.
Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C Driver’s license or equivalent to travel to other USM campuses.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Physical Requirements:Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbents must be able to work in a construction site environment and have the ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse conditions created as a result of construction. Incumbents must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE: $79,000 - $88,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the TitleIX Coordinator.For more information, follow this linkUMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
Experience: Three (3) years of experience in construction, inspection, design, and/or a technical specialization. Construction experience should include field inspection activities, construction coordination and quality control in building and MEP systems construction.
Supervisory Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure: ICC Commercial Inspector Certification or Construction Management certification is preferred but not required. OSHA 30 Hour Certification is a plus.
Must possess and maintain a valid Maryland Class C Driver’s license or equivalent to travel to other USM campuses.
Other: May consider a combination of directly related experience and education.

Physical Requirements:Work is performed in both an office environment and in the field. Incumbents must be able to work in a construction site environment and have the ability to work in hazardous or irritating environments, confined spaces and adverse conditions created as a result of construction. Incumbents must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE: $79,000 - $88,000 per year (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the TitleIX Coordinator.For more information, follow this linkUMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.