Project Engineer

About Company: Kundlas Consulting Group LLC is a professional consulting firm specializing in construction inspection and compliance services for public infrastructure projects. Our core services include on-site inspection of roadway, bridge, and utility construction to ensure adherence to engineering specifications, safety standards, and contract requirements.

We support clients with daily reporting, materials testing coordination, schedule tracking, and quality assurance oversight. Additional services include project management, grants management for federally funded infrastructure and disaster recovery programs.

About the Role

Kundlas is seeking an experienced QA Inspector / Project Engineer (QAR) to support quality assurance for the closeout of a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) construction project at West Point, NY. This is a short-term, full-time assignment (4-6 months) with likely additional opportunities, starting immediately.

Location: On-site at West Point, NY. Pay and Benefits: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour (W-2), with benefits. Final pay depends on experience and qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

U.S. citizenship (required to obtain the Common Access Card (CAC) required for this federal contract). Ability to pass a federal background check and obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). Experience in construction quality assurance/quality control or project engineering on USACE projects. Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.

Available to start immediately and work full time on-site at West Point, NY.

Preferred Qualifications

USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certificate. Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field; EIT or Professional Engineer (PE) credential. Experience with closeout of federal vertical construction projects. Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1; OSHA 30 certification. Experience with USACE RMS (Resident Management System).

Responsibilities

Inspect construction work for compliance with contract plans and specifications. Document deficiencies and track corrective actions through resolution. Review submittals and closeout documentation, including punch lists, as-built drawings, O&M manuals and warranties. Prepare daily quality assurance reports and maintain inspection records.

Coordinate with the USACE project team and the contractor’s quality control staff. Support final inspections, testing and turnover activities. Skills: USACE quality assurance, construction inspection, project closeout, submittal review, deficiency tracking, RMS, EM 385-1-1, technical documentation, and communication.