Quality Control Engineer
SAIIA
- Chester, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The Quality Engineer supports the project team from preconstruction planning through project completion.
- Reviews drawings and submittals with the project team for conformance with project requirements.
- Reviews test reports provided by the third-party testing firm to identify any errors, discrepancies, or deficiencies.
- Communicates regularly with Project Managers to provide quality control updates and advise of issues or problems that may affect progress.
- Develop site-specific quality procedures and review with Project Engineer as necessary to support the project requirements.
- Assist jobsite leadership with resolution of client complaints that are quality related.
- Order and receive needed project materials and equipment as advised.
- Coordinate and administer weekly quality meetings and/or identification of safety meeting elements relevant to quality.
- Monitor quality practices daily, along with ongoing inspections to minimize the need for corrections and punch-list items.
- Implement the delegated authority to stop work in the event of quality issues.
- Provide direction to the Project Engineer on quality related items and maintain priority on critical path items necessary to keep the project schedule.
- Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance with respect to timeliness, efficiency, and quality.
- Prepares and submits reports involving inventory, calibrations, document control logs, ongoing and completed work items, weather conditions, and quality issues.
- Provides weekly updates for as-built conditions and continual maintenance of safety logs.
- Enforce and champion the requirements of the site quality program (including the processing of any required revisions) and other project quality and technical requirements.
- Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure all project close-out documents are complete and submitted.
- Act as a Lead Auditor to plan, perform, report quality audits of a variety of construction activities.
- Perform physical inspection of a variety of discipline activities which may include but not limited to; piping, civil, concrete, fixed and rotating equipment, electrical, control systems, coatings, insulation, and non-destructive testing.
- Performs additional assignments per Division Manager’s request.
- Proficiency with all necessary technological tools, including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint , and Outlook with the ability to use other software as necessary.
- Ability to professionally represent the Company when dealing with external organizations, regulatory bodies and with all organizational levels internally.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to exercise good business judgment and common sense when making recommendations and decision.
- Ability to multi-task and thrive in an environment where numerous tasks and projects are occurring simultaneously.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels of the Company at jobsites and Corporate office, and effectively deal with vendors, clients and regulatory agencies.
- Respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, subcontractors and vendors.
- Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience in Heavy Construction and Project environments.
- Works in an office environment at the Corporate office or in the field.
- May be exposed to extreme temperatures in the field – hot and cold.
- May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt from jobsites.
- Moderate noise levels.
- May be exposed to other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.
- Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver’s License with driving record that meets Saiia’s risk management guidelines.
- This position travels to various site locations. Estimated travel requirement 25% of time.
- Sits: Frequently 2.5 - 5.5 hours daily
- Stands: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Walks: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Drive: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Never
- Reach Above: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Bend/Stoop: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Use Hands for Manipulations: Occasionally .25 - 2.5 hours daily
- Stress Level of Job: Moderate
- Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
- 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
- Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
- Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance, Weight Management Drug Discount
- Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
- Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
- Emergency Travel Assistance Program
- Group legal plan