Quality Control Engineer

Responsibilities

• reviewing plans, specifications and submittals, then ensuring precise documentation of quality control inspections.
• The candidate will work for the Quality Manager and coordinate with the various superintendents and project engineers to ensure all work is observed and inspections are documented as required.
• The Quality Control Engineer must be able to communicate effectively with subcontractors, team members and the client to convey issues and solutions.
• Perform field inspections as required, for compliance with specifications, submittals, and project drawings.
• Complete and document inspections by electronic means using laptop, I-Pad or Surface Monitor trades and document Inspections.
• Observe 3rd party testing technician’s procedures and interact with subcontractors to ensure all work is in compliance with civil and structural drawings.
• Inspect fill and backfill operations and provide recommendations when requirements are not achieved.
• Inspect concrete work for correct installation of rebar, forms, support, concrete placement and finishing in compliance with specifications, drawings and ACI requirements.
• Coordinate for re-inspection when work is not in compliance with project documents.
• Inspect structural and miscellaneous steel for correct installation of steel, siding, roofing in compliance with specifications, drawings and ASCE requirements.
• Coordinate for re-inspection when work is not in compliance with project documents.
• Inspect plumbing and HVAC work for correct installation including witnessing of testing in compliance with specifications, drawings and various code requirements.
• Coordinate for re-inspection when work is not in compliance with project documents.
• Inspect electrical work for correct installation of cable trays, conduits and cabling in compliance with specifications, drawings and NEC code requirements.
• Coordinate for re-inspection when work is not in compliance with project documents.
• Monitor and document Architectural inspections and lead inspection teams consisting of superintendents, field managers and subcontractors to verify architectural work meets project requirements and assist in mechanical and electrical inspections.
• Assist Quality Manager and Project Engineers with Preparatory Meetings for each required work feature and conduct Initial and Follow-on inspections.
• Utilize internal quality assurance/quality control systems and tools to prepare reports for superintendents, subcontractors and clients.
• Utilize BIM models to review and document quality control concerns and issues.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Professional industry training and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Construction Quality Inspector, Project Engineer or Superintendent on large commercial or Government projects.
• Ability to work independently and prepare inspection reports by electronic means.
• Ability to communicate findings with subcontractors, internal team and client.
• Proficient in MS Office including Word and Excel.
• Proficient with navigating through a 3D model such as Navisworks.
• Ability to quickly learn new construction management software.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and understand requirements found in specifications, Submittals and RFIs.
• Certifications related to civil and structural work are preferred.
• Federal Construction Work experience is preferred.