Quality Assurance Specialist

Why join us?

We are hiring! AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to join our Alexandria, VA. office.

About Us:

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering, and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy.

How will you contribute to the team?

• This role will be supporting the Strategic Asset Management Group.
• The main responsibility of this person will be reviewing Facility and Property Condition Assessment reports to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• A large portion of this process will include reformatting reports in Microsoft Word, as well as performing an Administrative Quality Control review on grammar, spelling and punctuation.
• However, this process also entails reviewing, updating, and formatting data in Microsoft Excel spreadsheets; a comprehensive analysis that includes cross-referencing that data with the verbiage, data tables and graphs in the Word documents; and communicating directly with the assessors to troubleshoot discrepancies between the data and the written reports.
• QA / QC of FCA and PCA reports
• QA review of Enterprise Asset Management System – where asset and capital expenditure data is uploaded
• Manage quality assurance of client requirements
• Reviewing 30-40 reports per month on average

What will you contribute?

• Bachelor’s degree (Required). Preferably in English or Journalism.
• Administrative: 2 years (Preferred).
• QA/QC: 2 years (Preferred).
• Construction / Facilities: 2 years (Preferred).
• Work authorization (Required).
• Interview process: In-person interview in the office in Alexandria.
• Shift: Mon-Fri, 8-5PM – Beginning at full-time in the office in Alexandria for training over the first 4-5 weeks, then 2-3 days per week in office.
• 2+ years of experience in Word processing, advanced filing and document control, and large-document writing/editing – preferably within construction/facilities space.
• Preferred knowledge of building systems; i.e., familiarity with the process of evaluating architectural, structural, civil, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems to determine condition, remaining useful life, required expenditures, and remedial measures.
• Strong communication skills, extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, and comfort with using a computer.
• Good organizational and time management skills, with ability to perform under pressure and to adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to meet hard deadlines; reliable; good attitude.
• Strong process and analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and determine course of action.

What we offer at AtkinsRéalis:

At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes:

• Opportunity to work on various projects of various sizes.
• Competitive salary.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Group Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program.

If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today!

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace.  EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability.

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https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/equal-opportunities-statement

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Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

Note to staffing and direct hire agencies:

In the event a recruiter or agency who is not on our preferred supplier list submits a resume/candidate to anyone in the company, AtkinsRéalis family of companies, we explicitly reserve the right to recruit and hire the candidate(s) at our discretion and without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.  https://careers.atkinsrealis.com/recruitment-agencies

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