HENSEL PHELPS · 1 day ago
Lead Quality Control Engineer - Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $300K/yr
5+ years expHensel Phelps is a leading employee-owned general contractor specializing in building development and construction services. The Lead Quality Control Engineer is responsible for ensuring quality standards and code compliance in the implementation of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems throughout the project lifecycle.
Construction
Responsibilities
Interface daily with Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving trade partners, the owner’s inspection staff, and applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure all work complies with the project’s contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes and standards
Conduct daily on-site pre-inspections of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving work scopes to verify that installation and testing requirements are being met in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes through to completion
Collaborate with Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving trade partners to actively participate in issue resolution, ensuring timely identification, communication, and closure of field-related challenges to maintain project schedule and quality standards
Proactively identify field issues related to Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems and track all deficiencies noted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Verify that all corrective actions have been completed through direct field verification and maintain thorough documentation of issue resolution and compliance
Participate actively in all phases of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving system implementation, including startup, material verification, full installation, system testing, and inspection processes. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable codes and standards through completion of their scope of work
Provide daily reports to the Quality Control Manager detailing inspection activities, issue tracking and resolution status, coordination activities with trade partners and AHJs, and overall compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and applicable codes
Support and participate in shop fabrication and inspection visits as necessary to ensure that Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems are fabricated in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes prior to installation
Participate in the start-up and implementation of the six-step quality control/safety process for the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work. This includes the start-up and implementation of the site-specific quality program to include the quality control plan, quality process log, test register and quality point files. Participate in Lead the weekly QC meetings and trade partner foreman meeting as directed by the QC Manager
Assist with the development of the preparatory meeting agendas and participate in the preparatory meeting prior to the start of each the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving definable feature of work. Review and maintain the project quality process log (QPL)
Interface directly with owner's quality assurance and management on all quality-related issues
Review and participate in all Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving initial and follow-up inspection reports, and close-in inspection results
Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes
Receive trade partner test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated test and inspection schedule
Document and submit a daily report of quality control activity for the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work
Audit the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work trade partner quality control procedures. Report chronic problems with trade partner work or quality control programs to upper management
Participate in the selection process for outside testing contractors and verify adherence to testing standards, frequency and documentation. Coordinate third party testing agency activities with Hensel Phelps and the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work trade partners. Coordinate and schedule for source inspections
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5 years field experience in Quality Control, installation, and inspection of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems
Must be technically experienced and capable of understanding specifications, standards, and code requirements related to Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving disciplines
Valid Driver's License
Strong communication skills
Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD
Preferred
A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or similar experience in a related position
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting
ICC S2 Structural Welding
ICC Category 49 Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician — Grade I
ICC EC Soils
Other relevant certifications related to Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems
Benefits
Company paid medical insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death & dismemberment
Long-term disability
401(K) retirement plan
Health savings account (HSA) (HSA not available in Hawaii)
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance
Paid time off
Annual bonus plan
Company cell phone or cell phone allowance
Vehicle or vehicle allowance
Cost of living adjustment (COLA)
Company
HENSEL PHELPS
Hensel Phelps Construction is a general contractor with a range of projects including construction and renovation.
5001-10000 employees
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Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
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