Quality Control Specialist

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Building Science, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience.
• 3-5+ years of experience in commercial construction, quality control, field engineering, project engineering, or a related construction role.
• Experience performing field inspections and coordinating quality documentation.
• Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or Building Science; seven (7) or more years of commercial construction experience; experience with healthcare, industrial, manufacturing, higher education, or mission-critical construction; OSHA 30 certification; ICC, ACI, AWS, NICET, or other applicable industry certifications; experience supporting commissioning, building enclosure, or forensic investigations; familiarity with LEED, Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs), Low Embodied Carbon (LEC), and sustainable construction practices.

Skills

• Knowledge of commercial construction methods, materials, sequencing, and quality control practices.
• Working knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, and Bluebeam.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities and Tasks

• Field Quality Control:
• Perform field quality inspections to verify work complies with contract documents, project specifications, approved submittals, and applicable codes.
• Observe construction activities and identify quality deficiencies, documenting findings and communicating corrective actions to project teams.
• Verify substrate conditions, installation readiness, and workmanship throughout construction.
• Participate in mock-up, first-work, follow-up, and final inspections.
• Absorb project teams in reviewing quality expectations prior to installation.
• Inspection & Testing Coordination:
• Cook coordination of quality inspections performed by subcontractors, testing agencies, and manufacturers.
• Maintain associated documentation for monitoring third-party testing activities.
• Support functional performance testing and commissioning-related quality observations.
• Assist in manufacturer site visits, inspections, and warranty documentation.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain accurate inspection reports, quality logs, punch lists, testing records, and project documentation.
• Track quality issues through resolution and verify corrective actions have been completed.
• Absorb project quality records in accordance with company and contractual requirements.
• Prepare quality reports for project leadership as requested.
• Preconstruction & Project Support:
• Review construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and shop drawings to identify potential quality concerns.
• Participate in constructability reviews and provide input on quality-related risks.
• Support pre-installation meetings by reviewing quality requirements with project teams and trade partners.
• Absorb project-specific quality plans.
• Code Compliance:
• Apply knowledge of building codes, industry standards, and project requirements during inspections.
• Cook with project teams to promote compliance with applicable regulations and quality expectations.
• Escalate code or specification concerns to project leadership when appropriate.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement:
• Assist in investigating quality concerns and identifying potential root causes.
• Recommend practical corrective actions and process improvements.
• Share lessons learned and best practices to improve future project performance.
• Participate in company quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaboration:
• Build positive working relationships with project managers, superintendents, project engineers, trade partners, consultants, testing agencies, and owners.
• Promote proactive communication to support successful project outcomes.
• Participate as an active member of the McGough Quality Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Office and Travel:
• Position is based in Fargo, ND and requires regular travel to construction sites throughout North Dakota.
• Travel is typically day trips to project sites and may account for up to 50% of working time, depending on project locations and needs.
• Overnight travel occurs as needed for site visits and is generally limited to short 1-2 night stays rather than extended time away from assigned regional office.
• Physical Requirements:
• The physical demands outlined here are representative of those required for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a workstation or during meetings and travel (by plane or car).
• The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds as needed, demonstrate dexterity to write and use a computer keyboard and mouse, and possess the ability to hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
• The role also requires occasional visits to construction sites, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Email

HR@mcgough.com

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