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, Scientific & QA (Water/Wastewater).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Overview

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Quality Specialist (Entry level) to support quality control (QC) and quality assurance (QA) activities on water and wastewater construction projects. This field- or shop-based role focuses on coordinating inspections and tests, documenting results, and supporting project teams to ensure materials and workmanship meet contract requirements and applicable codes and standards. Mobility and project-based relocation are part of the role.

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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
• Perform and/or witness quality control inspections and tests as directed
• Prepare, maintain, and distribute inspection/test reports and quality records
• Review and approve inspection/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 identifying required inspections, tests, and documentation
• Participate in pre-activity meetings, reviewing work packs for readiness prior to execution
• Monitor and forecast costs for third-party inspection and testing services and report trends to management
• Communicate test results and quality issues to project teams and address client concerns professionally

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Welding Technology, or a related field (0–2 years experience)
• Familiarity with construction-related quality control procedures preferred
• Certifications such as ASQ, CQM, CQA, or CWI are a plus
• Working knowledge of trades, disciplines, and inspection/testing techniques preferred
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, strong initiative, and commitment to doing the job right the first time
• Demonstrated integrity, ethical standards, and dedication to safety
• Willingness to travel and relocate as project needs require
• Regular, reliable attendance and ability to work overtime/weekends as required

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Location & Mobility

• Primary authoritative location: Waterman, PA (work is field- or shop-based)
• Confidential Client’s project-driven culture requires flexibility to relocate or travel between project sites based on business needs and individual development plans

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Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated salary: $58,469 per year (estimated)
• Confidential Client offers a comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time staff, typically including medical, dental, and vision coverage, voluntary wellness and assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with employer match, and paid time off.

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Why This Role?

• Hands-on QA/QC experience on water/wastewater infrastructure projects
• Early-career opportunity with structured training and growth potential
• Work in a safety-focused, team-oriented construction environment supporting essential public infrastructure

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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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