Lead Quality Control Engineer

As an employee-owned company, Hensel Phelps culture is based on dedication and commitment to delivering excellence for our clients and employees. Established in 1937, Hensel Phelps celebrates over three-quarters of a century in the construction industry as a direct result of the performance of our people who focus on providing clients a higher level of service.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Description

The Lead Quality Control (QC) engineer is responsible for establishing and maintaining the QC program on whichever project(s) he/she may be assigned. This individual should also participate in District efforts to promote quality control.

Essential Duties

• Responsible for the start-up and implementation of the Site-Specific Quality Program to include the HP Quality Plan, Quality Process Log, Test Register, and Quality point files.
• Interface directly with Owner’s Quality Assurance (QA) and management on all quality related issues.
• Review and maintain the project Quality Process Log (QPL).
• Review all potential discrepancy reports, track discrepancies, and verify the issues have been fully corrected prior to closure.
• Direct the removal and replacement of non-conforming work and stop work not in compliance with the contract.
• Develop the Preparatory Meeting agendas, facilitate the Preparatory Meetings and conduct Initial, Follow-up and Final Inspections.
• Review the Subcontractors’ Quality Control Daily Logs.
• Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications, and applicable codes.
• Receive subcontractor test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated Daily Test and Inspection Schedule.
• Participate in the selection process for outside testing contractors and verify adherence to testing standards, frequency, and documentation.
• Perform daily field inspections to verify contractors’ work complies with the project specifications and applicable codes.
• Document and submit a Daily Report of Quality Control activity.
• Actively participate in the Work Completion Tagging Process, In-house Punch List Process, and the Pre-Final Punch List Process to document deficient items in the field.
• Perform material inspections to verify that the products are to specifications and that storage, staging and material handling methods are implemented.
• Submit and review RFIs to ensure changes are implemented in the field.
• Audit subcontractor quality control procedures.
• Coordinate third party testing agency activities with HP and the subcontractors.
• Coordinate and schedule for offsite equipment Source Inspections.
• Actively participate in the Quality Recognition Program and be a leading advocate for the program.
• Actively participate in the Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) and the Risk Assessment Database (RAD) and be a leading advocate for these programs.
• Perform safety and housekeeping inspections through the Safety Accountability for Everyone (SAFE) Program.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Position Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects.
• Strong communication skills.
• Technically experienced and capable of comprehending the specifications, standards, and code requirements for all disciplines (i.e., architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical).
• Computer software – Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD.