Quality Control Specialist (Structural)

About the role

The Quality Control Specialist (Structural) is responsible for conducting detailed inspections and testing of all structural components, including earthwork, foundations, structural steel, and concrete, to ensure strict adherence to project plans, specifications, building codes, and approved shop drawings. This role is critical for verifying the safety and integrity of the project's framework. The work environment includes active construction sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, and varying weather conditions, as well as office time for document review and meetings. Physical demands involve frequent standing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting up to 25 pounds (occasionally up to 50 pounds), and the ability to communicate effectively and read plans.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect all phases of concrete work, including formwork, rebar placement and splicing, concrete delivery ticket verification, sampling, slump testing, air content, temperature checks, and cylinder preparation for strength testing.
• Verify the quality of structural steel erection, including member dimensions, bolted connections, torque verification, plumbs, levels, alignment, and welding inspection (visual and coordination of NDT/UT testing).
• Oversee and document site preparation, excavation depths, soil compaction tests, sub-grade stabilization, and footing/pile cap installations.
• Review and maintain records for all structural materials (e.g., steel mill certifications, concrete mix designs, anchor bolt certifications) to confirm they meet specified requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive QC records, including Inspection and Test Plans, Daily Quality Reports, non-conformance reports, and deficiency lists (punch lists).
• Ensure all work meets the requirements of the International Building Code, American Concrete Institute, American Welding Society, and project-specific technical specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management or related field. Previous and relevant work experience in place of degrees is applicable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in quality control or construction on commercial, government or industrial projects.
• Takes initiative and personal responsibility to always deliver value and excellence.
• Uses expertise to create a vision and aligns the team to deliver/achieve desired outcomes.
• A track record of establishing/contributing to creative strategic solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain “buy‑in” from a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., executive team, leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, direct reports, clients, trade partners, and third‑party providers).
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self‑motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off
• Retirement/401(k) and Company Contribution plan
• Life insurance
• Commuter benefit
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Fitness reimbursement
• FSA
• Tuition reimbursement
• Back‑up daycare
• Tutoring & family support benefits
• EAP/Work‑Life assistance
• Holiday contribution program

Pay

Base salary range: $75,000–$150,000. Total compensation package includes base salary, bonus potential, and the comprehensive benefits listed above.