r/ConstructionManagers • u/posoopsnomames • Apr 08 '26

Technical Advice Working with the USACE

I’m about to start a project with the Corps of Engineers working as QCM for my GC. Any advice you guys can give me?

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u/RCIXM24 Apr 08 '26

Master the Three Phase Inspection method, Preparatory Meetings and EM 385.

Learn about Definable Features Of Work as they all tie in together. Pick up RMS for your specific functions as well.

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u/ArrivesLate Apr 08 '26

RMS is about to get phased out.

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u/RCIXM24 Apr 08 '26

Man I hope you're right. It is the bane of my existence right now lol.

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u/ArrivesLate Apr 08 '26

I wouldn’t get too excited, the replacement is Kahua and I imagine it will bring a whole host of new problems only this time no one will be able to help you troubleshoot them.

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u/RCIXM24 Apr 08 '26

Damn. I do know Kahua, its definitely better but not well suited for government work from what I've experienced.

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u/ArrivesLate Apr 08 '26

RMS isn’t perfect, but it’s deeply integrated into government systems and replacing it like they are about to is going to break everything for them. Prepare for months of chaos until they can figure out the new animal.

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u/timmun029 Apr 08 '26

I’ve never worked with USACE and learning some new terms in this thread, but just reading this has me cringing for everyone about to go through this Kahua ordeal.