Quality Control Engineer

About Hensel Phelps

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. When you join Hensel Phelps, you join a team that values your growth, empowers your ideas, and invests in your journey. Together, we create an environment where innovation thrives, safety is paramount, and every individual has the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Job Description

The Quality Control Engineer (QCE) is responsible for performing many of the quality control tasks at the project level as defined in the quality control plan for the project. The QC engineer exercises 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. The QC engineer is typically assigned to a single project but may be required to support multiple smaller projects, when necessary. This is a safety sensitive position.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface directly with the owner’s quality assurance team on all quality-related issues
• Be technically experienced and capable of comprehending the specifications, standards and code requirements for all disciplines
• Participate in submittal reviews, weekly QC meetings and preparatory meetings
• Perform all initial and follow-up inspections and manage the punch list process
• Inspections are conducted to verify that trade partner work complies with the project specifications and applicable codes
• This includes performing material inspections to verify that the products are to specifications and that storage, staging and material handling methods are implemented
• Maintain records that identify areas inspected, tests performed and any significant findings
• Initiate deficiency reports and track their resolution to the satisfaction of all stakeholders
• Work closely with trade partner quality control personnel to understand their QC procedures
• Review the trade partner’s quality control logs and ensure corrective actions are implemented, when required
• Assist with the coordination and scheduling of third-party testing and source inspections
• Interface with third party testing agencies, as necessary

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture, or construction management
• Minimum of 1-2 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects
• A valid Driver’s License
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and have excellent follow-up skills both internally and externally
• Ability to work under pressure