QA/QC Engineer

• Site Inspection & Specification Alignment
• Monitor day-to-day operations on the job site to verify that all structural, civil, and architectural work aligns with approved design blueprints and engineering specs.
• Establish and execute comprehensive QA/QC inspection plans, checklists, and testing protocols at critical construction milestones.
• Conduct field testing, review laboratory material reports (e.g., concrete strength, soil compaction), and approve raw materials arriving on-site.
• Interpret complex technical drawings, specifications, and codes to resolve quality-related ambiguities for field crews.
• Audit safety procedures during inspections to ensure work is being executed in compliance with OSHA standards and quality guidelines.
• Contractor Quality Coordination & Accountability
• Collaborate with contractors, subcontractors, and laborers to communicate exact quality expectations before work begins.
• Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) to contractors when work falls short of specifications, and direct the necessary repair or rework.
• Review contractor-submitted quality documentation, including Method Statements, Material Approval Requests (MARs), and Shop Drawings.
• Coordinate with specialized subcontractors (e.g., MEP, structural steel) to witness testing and commissioning of critical systems.
• Track and verify that all corrective actions and rework are successfully completed by contractors before certifying project milestones.

Requirements

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 7+ years of experience as a QA/QC Engineer, Site Engineer, or Inspections Specialist on complex construction projects.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced ability to read blueprints, structural details, and technical submittals, alongside familiarity with building codes and material testing standards.
• Leadership & Communication: Strong authority in enforcing standards, with excellent negotiation and conflict-resolution skills when managing contractor non-compliance.
• Certifications: AWS, NACE, ACI, or equivalent specialized inspection certifications are highly desirable; OSHA 30-Hour certification preferred.