Quality Specialist 1 - Confidential Client Water Facilities South
The Quality Specialist is responsible for coordinating and executing quality control and assurance activities on water and wastewater construction projects. This role involves performing inspections and tests, managing documentation, collaborating with operations, and ensuring compliance with project quality standards and safety requirements. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in field or shop environments.
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Overview
This entry-level Quality Specialist (Quality Specialist 1) role supports field- and shop-based quality assurance / quality control (QA/QC) activities for Confidential Client’s Water Facilities South operations. You will coordinate inspections and testing, document results, work with operations and suppliers to ensure contract and industry standards are met, and help maintain a safe, compliant work environment. This position may require travel and relocation based on project needs.
What You’ll Do
- Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans.
- Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals.
- Conduct and/or witness quality control inspections and tests; prepare inspection/test reports and quality records.
- Review and approve inspection and test results for compliance with contract documents, codes, and standards.
- Manage source and receiving inspections for permanent materials and equipment.
- Evaluate supplier quality documentation for contract compliance.
- Collaborate with operations to develop work packs and identify required inspections, tests, and documentation.
- Review work packs for readiness prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution.
- Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services; report trends to management.
- Communicate test results and quality status to the project team clearly and promptly.
- Perform verification inspections for designated risk levels and document acceptance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0–2 years of experience).
- Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures is preferred.
- Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus.
- Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and associated inspection/testing techniques preferred.
- Highly motivated, strong initiative, and commitment to quality and safety.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.
- Willingness to travel and relocate as project needs require.
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay: $57,085 per year (estimated).
- Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and paid time off.
Additional Requirements & Details
- This is a field- or shop-based role; candidates must be prepared to work in varying conditions and locations.
- Regular, reliable attendance is required.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as project schedules demand.
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, ethical standards, and professional conduct.
- Equal Opportunity Employer — applicants with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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