Construction Field Quality Engineer

Pepper Construction Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Quality Engineer who is passionate about construction quality, enjoys being in the field, and thrives working with project teams to deliver exceptional results. This role supports quality initiatives across multiple active projects by assisting with quality planning, jobsite visits, and pre‑installation meetings.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade partners to promote quality, reduce risk, and improve field execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of construction, field engineering, quality, inspection, design, or related industry experience.
• Understanding of construction drawings, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Ability to identify construction quality issues and communicate recommendations effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel locally between multiple jobsites throughout the day.
• Industry certifications (or willingness to obtain), such as ACI, RRO, REWO, or CABS, are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular jobsite visits, audits, and inspections across multiple active projects, documenting observations and communicating findings to project teams.
• Assist in developing and maintaining Job‑Specific Quality Plans to support consistent execution throughout the construction process.
• Participate in pre‑installation meetings with project teams and trade partners to help establish quality expectations before work begins.
• Serve as a resource to project teams by identifying potential quality concerns, assisting with root cause analysis, and supporting remediation efforts.
• Review installed work for compliance with project requirements, drawings, specifications, and Pepper quality standards.
• Prepare clear, organized reports documenting field observations, recommendations, and corrective actions.
• Support project teams in identifying opportunities to improve quality, coordination, and constructability throughout construction.
• Provide assistance to Integrated Construction Services (ICS) teams as needed on quality‑related initiatives.
• Participate in industry education, training opportunities, and continuous learning to expand technical knowledge of building systems and construction best practices.
• Promote and support Pepper's safety culture by working safely and encouraging safe work practices on every jobsite.

Skills

Construction quality

Field engineering

Communication skills

Organization

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or related field

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a Quality Engineer who is passionate about construction quality, enjoys being in the field, and thrives working with project teams to deliver exceptional results. This role supports quality initiatives across multiple active projects by assisting with quality planning, jobsite visits, and pre‑installation meetings.

You will collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and trade partners to promote quality, reduce risk, and improve field execution.