Lead Quality Control Engineer

About the Role

At Hensel Phelps, we don’t just build projects—we build careers, communities, and a culture of excellence. As an employee-owned company, every person here plays a vital role in shaping our success and future. Guided by our core values of Ownership, Integrity, Builder mindset, Diversity, and Community, we combine cutting-edge technology with hands-on expertise to deliver landmark projects across the nation.

Constructing mission critical facilities demands a specialized strategy. Our seasoned team members grasp the intricacies essential for every stage of mission critical development. From small-scale operations to expansive facilities, Hensel Phelps partners with leading enterprises nationwide. Our integrated methodology unites multidisciplinary teams to emphasize operational efficiency while addressing crucial factors intrinsic to mission critical projects, including redundancy, scalability, and energy efficiency. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure seamless integration of cutting-edge technology while prioritizing security and regulatory compliance.

The Lead Quality Control Engineer (LQCE) will be experienced in managing the QC process on Hensel Phelps projects and in exercising judgment and discretion in making quality control-related recommendations, implementing quality control policies and procedures, and handling a wide variety of quality control matters in the field and office. They may assist and mentor less-experienced QC engineers on large projects or perform QC activities on multiple smaller projects. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time, on-site role at one designated location.

Responsibilities

• Review and update the project quality process log (QPL) and provide comments to the QC manager
• Under the oversight of the PS, direct the removal and replacement of non-conforming work and stop work not in compliance with the contract
• Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes
• Submit and review RFIs to ensure changes are implemented in the field
• Receive trade partner test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated daily test and inspection schedule
• Actively participate in the work completion tagging process, in-house punch list process, and the pre-final punch list process to document deficient items in the field
• Audit trade partner quality control procedures and participate in the quality recognition program
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process (CIP) and lessons learned and be a leading advocate for these programs
• Perform safety and housekeeping inspections through the SAFE program

Requirements

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects
• Strong communication skills
• Technically experienced and capable of comprehending the specifications, standards, and code requirements for all disciplines (i.e., architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel-based templates), Prolog, Primavera, and AutoCAD

Physical Requirements

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The individual in this position will periodically:

• Walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type
• Move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
• Operate a computer and other office machinery (calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and printer)
• Communicate with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration
• Compute, analyze, and conceptualize mathematical calculations and formulas
• Sit in a stationary position in front of a computer screen
• Read written communications, mail submissions, blueprints, and take/verify field measurements
• Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and ramps at various heights
• Maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling while walking, standing, or crouching (balancing)
• Bend the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist (stooping)
• Operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate

Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures. Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Health savings account (HSA) (not available in Hawaii)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Employee-paid vision and dental insurance
• Paid time off beginning upon hire
• Annual bonus plan for salaried positions (project engineers and above), subject to company and employee performance
• Company cell phone or cell phone allowance
• Vehicle or vehicle allowance for project engineers and above
• Cost of living adjustment (COLA) based on position location (subject to periodic review and adjustment)

Available locations: Buffalo, WV; El Paso, TX; Montgomery, AL.