QA/QC Engineer

Turner Construction Company - Louisville, KY

Full-time - Mid Level

Louisville, KY

Construction of Buildings

About the position

The Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) position is critical in ensuring that construction projects adhere to the highest standards of quality and compliance with contract documents. This role involves implementing a project-specific QA/QC Plan, which includes planning, monitoring, documenting, and reporting compliance throughout the project lifecycle. The QA/QC professional will work closely with various stakeholders, including owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors, to ensure that all aspects of the project meet the established quality standards. The individual in this role will develop a comprehensive understanding of the contract documents, including Turner's contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes. They will be responsible for executing the QA/QC Plan, which encompasses creating engineering procedures, managing document control, and tracking Requests For Information (RFIs), material samples, and change orders. The QA/QC professional will also conduct testing and inspections, analyze results, and ensure that any non-compliant materials or workmanship are documented and corrected before proceeding with subsequent work. In addition to these responsibilities, the QA/QC professional will continually improve strategies and tools for documenting and tracking compliance, oversee the development of Daily Construction Reports (DCRs), and manage project close-out and quality reports. This position requires strong communication skills, both verbal and written, as well as the ability to engage all project staff and stakeholders in the QA/QC process. The role is essential for maintaining the integrity of the construction process and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget while meeting all quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop a comprehensive working knowledge and understanding of the contract documents including Turner's contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Develop and execute the project-specific QA/QC Plan with scopes of work and work procedures.
• Develop engineering procedures, including document control, submissions management, and tracking of RFIs, material samples, and change orders.
• Implement project-specific QA/QC Plan in coordination with the project safety plan.
• Ensure strict adherence to ethics and compliance requirements at all times.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Understand the project execution plan and coordinate Quality Control procedures at appropriate stages of the work.
• Continually improve strategies and tools to efficiently document, track, and record compliance with contract documents.
• Conduct testing and inspections and arrange for third-party testing and inspections.
• Analyze and report the results of testing and inspections.
• Oversee the development of Daily Construction Reports (DCRs) and punch lists.
• Direct removal and replacement of non-compliant materials and document compliance after corrective work is completed.
• Research and apply additional Quality Control and Lean procedures to enhance project delivery quality.
• Oversee project close-out and quality reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of five years' experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience in construction.
• Knowledge of the construction process, means and methods, and materials, their characteristics, installation procedures, and tolerances.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of Turner's project management software and leadership skills.
• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.