Quality Specialist 1- Confidential Client Southeast District 1
The Quality Specialist is responsible for coordinating and performing quality control and assurance activities on construction projects within the transportation and heavy civil sectors. This role involves conducting inspections and tests, managing documentation, collaborating with operations teams, and ensuring compliance with quality standards and client requirements. The position requires travel and relocation flexibility and emphasizes safety, integrity, and effective communication in a field-based environment.
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District Overview
The confidential client’s Southeast District focuses on heavy civil, transportation, and water resources projects across the southeastern United States. Projects include highways, airports, mass transit, tunnels, water/wastewater facilities, dams, and other infrastructure works. Teams frequently relocate based on project needs and career development — candidates should be willing to relocate as assignments require.
Responsibilities
- Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans
- Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals
- Address client concerns and maintain transparent communication regarding quality
- Collaborate with operations to develop work packs that identify required inspections, tests, and documentation
- Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution
- Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment
- Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance
- Monitor and forecast costs for third‑party inspection and testing services; report trends to management
- Perform inspections and tests as directed, ensuring compliance with required frequency and standards
- Conduct verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance
- Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports and quality records
- Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards
- Communicate test results to the project team with complete and accurate documentation
- Perform field or shop-based quality activities as required
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0–2 years of experience)
- Willingness to travel and relocate as needed for project assignments
- Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures is preferred
- Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
- Working knowledge of trades, inspection and testing techniques preferred
- Highly motivated, with initiative and a commitment to excellence
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines and goals
- Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and a passion for safety
Other expectations:
- Regular, reliable attendance
- Ability to meet deadlines and work productively under supervision and in teams
- Work safely and follow written and oral instructions, including equipment and safety policies
- Flexibility to work overtime and weekends as required; field roles may be at varying locations and conditions
Compensation & Benefits
- Base compensation: $85,020/yr – $86,580/yr (range provided by the confidential client)
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees, typically including:
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Retirement plan with matching
- Generous paid time off
(Actual compensation may vary based on experience, education, and location.)
Location & Travel
- Job assignment location will be determined closer to your start date; candidates should be open to relocation based on project needs.
- This is primarily a field or shop-based position. Travel to project sites across the Southeast (and potentially broader North America) may be required.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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