Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out regular jobsite visits, audits, and inspections across multiple active projects, documenting observations and communicating findings to project teams.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of Job-Specific Quality Plans to ensure consistent execution throughout the construction process.
• Participate in pre-installation meetings with project teams and trade partners to establish quality expectations before work begins.
• Assist project teams by identifying potential quality concerns, providing root cause analysis, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Review installed work for compliance with project requirements, drawings, specifications, and Pepper quality standards.
• Prepare clear, organized reports documenting field observations, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Support project teams in identifying opportunities to improve quality, coordination, and constructability throughout construction.
• Provide assistance to Integrated Construction Services (ICS) teams as needed on quality-related initiatives.
• Engage in industry education, training opportunities, and continuous learning to expand technical knowledge of building systems and construction best practices.
• Promote and support Pepper's safety culture by working safely and encouraging safe work practices on every jobsite.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction, field engineering, quality, inspection, design, or related industry experience.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Ability to identify construction quality issues and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally between multiple jobsites throughout the day.
• Industry certifications (or willingness to obtain), such as ACI, RRO, REWO, or CABS, are a plus.

Pay

The target salary for this position is $85,000 to $110,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary, including location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• A generous 401k match
• A student loan repayment benefit
• Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
• Fully paid medical and parental leave
• Mental health services

About the Role

At Pepper Construction, we provide clients with the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company. We are seeking a Quality Engineer who is passionate about construction quality, enjoys being in the field, and thrives working alongside project teams to deliver exceptional results.