The ETCS individual shall meet or exceed the following qualifications (the Government reserves the right to reject any service provider that does not meet the standards described in the PWS):
- Five (5) years of recent experience within the last ten (10) years as a construction inspector or tradesperson and shall have a basic understating of engineering, architecture, or construction trades.
- Current certification in concrete inspection, structural steel inspection, plumbing inspection, electrical inspection, HVAC inspection and / or other trade related inspection certifications are desirable but not required.
- Current certification of successful completion of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)/Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Construction Quality Management for Contractors course. This course may be completed within 45 calendar days of task order award. The certificate is valid for 5 years. If the individual’s certificate expires during the period of performance of a Task Order, the individual must retake the course to remain current.
- Knowledge of the three-phases of control and Construction Quality Management process is required.
- Sound understanding of construction concepts, principles and practices applicable to multi-disciplined engineering projects and the design, layout, and supervision of construction operation.
- Thorough knowledge of construction practices and methods and construction management skills.
- Provide satisfactory proof of U.S. citizenship. (U.S. or naturalized). Task orders may allow waiver of this requirement should projects allow in certain regions.
- The Contractor shall obtain all required corporate and personnel Security Clearances prior to commencement of work. The Contractor shall ensure that a list of all personnel with Security Clearances is maintained and current, including clearances that are pending. Each task order shall establish necessary base/building access requirements
- Have demonstrated ability and experience to inspect materials, workmanship and construction and installation of various systems. Possess up-to-date knowledge of construction practices and techniques, e.g., proper applications of construction materials and methods of installation.
- Have demonstrated knowledge of the latest U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ safety publications (including but not limited to EM385-1-1, OSHA safety requirements) as well as all other applicable national health and safety regulations, codes and standards.
- Have demonstrated knowledge of Federal building projects design codes (UFGS) and Construction techniques.
- Have demonstrated experience in the use and application of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc), Primavera, CostWorks, etc. Have the ability to adapt to new software such as eCMS, MS Teams and Zoom may also be necessary.