Quality Specialist 1 - Confidential Client Water Facilities South
The Quality Specialist 1 at Confidential Client is responsible for coordinating and documenting quality control and assurance activities on water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This entry-level role involves performing inspections and tests, managing supplier quality compliance, and ensuring adherence to project quality standards in a field or shop environment. The position requires strong organizational skills, safety commitment, and effective communication to support project quality goals.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Water/Wastewater (Scientific & QA).
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Quality Specialist (Entry level) with our confidential client, you will coordinate, document, and report quality control and quality assurance activities for water/wastewater construction projects. This is a field- or shop-based role focused on helping projects meet contract, code, and safety standards.
- Understand project scope, quality requirements, and applicable quality plans
- Coordinate inspections and tests to align with project schedules and production goals
- Perform and/or witness quality control inspections and tests as required
- Prepare and maintain inspection/test reports, quality records, and required documentation
- Conduct verification inspections for identified risk levels and document acceptance
- 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 prior to pre-activity meetings and construction execution
- Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services and report trends to management
- Communicate test results and quality concerns to the project team clearly and promptly
District & Location
Our client’s Water Facilities South group specializes in constructing water treatment, wastewater treatment, and desalination facilities. The group emphasizes hands-on training, mobility across projects, and career development through on-the-job experience.
Location: This role is based in Santa Teresa, NM. The client relocates teams based on project needs and individual development plans; willingness to travel and relocate as needed is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or related field (0–2 years 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, inspection/testing techniques, and construction processes preferred
- Highly motivated, strong initiative, and commitment to excellence
- Strong work ethic; dedication to completing work correctly the first time
- Demonstrated integrity and ethical standards
- Passion for safety and maintaining a safe work environment
- 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
Other Requirements
- Regular, reliable attendance and productive time management
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and safety policies
- Willingness to work overtime and weekends when required
- May work at various locations and under varying site conditions
- Ability to interact professionally with supervisors, employees, and clients
Compensation & Benefits
- Estimated pay (source listing): $62,616 per year (estimated)
- Full-time employees are typically eligible for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, voluntary wellness programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off. Specific benefits and eligibility will be provided by our client.
Why Apply Through Careertakes
Careertakes represents confidential client opportunities and uses third-party recruiting best practices to match candidates to roles. If selected, you will be employed directly by the confidential client. Applicants may also receive access to additional matched roles via the Careertakes platform.
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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