Lead Quality Control Engineer - Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving

Position Description:

The Quality Control Specialist for Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving is responsible for ensuring that the highest standards of quality and code compliance are upheld throughout all phases of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving system implementation on the project. This position requires daily on-site engagement, including pre-inspections, verification of installation and testing, and thorough documentation to ensure compliance with the project’s contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes and standards. The Quality Control Specialist will represent Hensel Phelps and our Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving trade partners in coordination with the owner's inspection staff and Authorities. Having Jurisdiction to schedule and conduct inspections, resolve issues, and verify corrective actions through direct field verification and proper documentation. This individual will be involved in all phases of the work, from startup and installation to testing, inspection, and final turnover, while maintaining detailed daily reports submitted to the Quality Control Manager. The role also supports the implementation of the Hensel Phelps six-step quality and safety process, participates in preparatory meetings, coordinates third-party inspections, and audits trade partner quality procedures. This position plays a critical role in maintaining quality standards, supporting issue resolution, and ensuring the successful delivery of the project.

Position Qualifications:

• Preferred: A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or similar experience in a related position.
• Minimum of 5 years field experience in Quality Control, installation, and inspection of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems.
• Preferred Certifications: 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
• 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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

Physical Work Classification & Demands:

Moderate Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.

• Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.

• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.

• The person in this position frequently communicates with employees and external stakeholders regarding a variety of topics related to office administration.

• Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.

• The person in this position regularly sits in a stationary position in front of a computer screen.

• Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.

• Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.

• Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.

• Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.

• Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.

• Occasionally exposed to high and low temperatures

• Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

Compensation Range (Southern California Only)

Salary range: $150,000.00 - $300,000.00

Benefits:

Hensel Phelps provides generous benefits for our salaried employees. This position is eligible for 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), and our employee assistance program (EAP). It also is eligible for employee paid enrollment in vision and dental insurance. Hensel Phelps also believes in the importance of taking time to recharge. As a result, salaried employees are eligible for paid time off beginning upon hire. Salaried positions (project engineers and above) participate in an annual bonus plan, subject to company and employee performance. Salaried employees (this is all salaried employees) are also eligible for a company cell phone or cell phone allowance in accordance with company policy. Further, salaried employees (project engineers and above) also receive either a vehicle or vehicle allowance in accordance with Hensel Phelps’ policies. Based on position location, a cost of living adjustment (COLA) may also be included (subject to periodic review and adjustment).