Quality Control (QC) Engineer

OBAYASHI—JAY DEE, JV is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Engineer for the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel Project in Manchester, NH. The QC Engineer supports implementation of the project Quality Control Plan and verifies that materials and construction work comply with approved drawings, specifications, submittals, and project requirements. This full-time position reports to the Project Engineer and works closely with the project management and field teams.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement the project Quality Control Plan and assist in preparing inspection and test plans, checklists, and quality procedures.
• Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and work plans to identify quality requirements before construction begins.
• Perform and document field inspections of civil, structural, and underground construction within the assigned scope.
• Verify materials upon delivery, including condition, identification, certifications, and compliance with approved submittals.
• Coordinate required inspections and testing with field teams, subcontractors, independent testing laboratories, and owner representatives.
• Monitor applicable earthwork, reinforcing steel, concrete, pipe installation, and other construction activities for compliance.
• Participate in preconstruction and preparatory meetings to communicate acceptance criteria, inspection points, and testing requirements.
• Confirm required hold points and witness points are addressed before work proceeds or is concealed.
• Review test results and inspection reports; promptly report deficiencies and unacceptable results to the Quality Control Manager.
• Prepare and track nonconformance reports and coordinate corrective actions with responsible personnel.
• Verify completion of corrective work and maintain supporting records for closure of nonconformances.
• Maintain daily QC reports, inspection logs, test records, photographs, and material traceability documentation.
• Check that measuring and testing equipment has current calibration documentation where required.
• Coordinate with engineering staff to resolve quality issues and obtain clarification through the project RFI process.
• Monitor subcontractor quality documentation and compliance with applicable inspection and testing requirements.
• Assist with quality audits and identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve work practices.
• Support punch list inspections, final inspections, and verification that outstanding quality items are resolved.
• Compile quality records, test packages, and turnover documentation for project closeout.
• Communicate quality concerns promptly and escalate nonconforming work in accordance with project procedures.
• Follow project safety requirements while performing inspections and coordinate safe access to work areas.
• Support shift engineers as needed for TBM operation.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and construction experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in construction quality control, field engineering, or inspection on heavy civil projects.
• Experience with underground construction, water infrastructure, pipelines, or concrete structures preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction inspection, material testing, and quality documentation practices.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and inspection and test plans.
• Relevant inspection or testing certifications, such as ACI concrete field testing or applicable ICC certifications, preferred.

SKILLS

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate, organized, and traceable quality records.
• Sound technical judgment and practical problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with construction document management software and electronic inspection reporting tools preferred.
• Clear oral and written communication skills, including preparation of inspection and nonconformance reports.
• Ability to coordinate with field crews, subcontractors, testing agencies, and owner representatives while maintaining objective quality assessments.
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• This position is assigned full-time to the Cemetery Brook Drain Tunnel project in Manchester NH and requires regular work in active construction areas.
• Reliable transportation to and from work and ability to perform assigned field inspection duties, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.