Construction Quality Engineer

Onward Search; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

Life Insurance.

401(k) Program.

Commuter Benefit.

eLearning and Ongoing Training.

Education Reimbursement.

Job summary

Onward Search is supporting a defense-focused technology client in the San Diego area to recruit a Construction Quality Engineer for a 10–26 week temporary assignment. The role will support projects across the United States and requires strong QA/QC expertise and technical leadership.

Responsibilities include developing quality plans, overseeing QA activities, site evaluations, and reporting on material testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Demonstrated QA/QC experience in construction projects.
• Solid knowledge of construction materials, safety regulations, and codes.
• Strong written and verbal communication with ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams.
• Ability to read drawings and CAD models and use measurement tools for analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality management plans for construction projects.
• Oversee QA processes across planning, inspections, and testing.
• Conduct site evaluations and risk assessments, ensuring safety compliance.
• Perform weekly inspections and testing of materials (concrete, soil).
• Manage non-conformance and corrective actions with suppliers and internal teams.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Cross-functional leadership

Reading drawings

CAD models

Measurement tools

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

CAD tools

Measurement devices

Job description

A leading defense-focused technology company is hiring a Construction Quality Engineer in the San Diego, CA area to support projects across the United States. This temporary role offers an opportunity to contribute to critical infrastructure initiatives while working across various locations. The position is classified as temp, with an anticipated duration of 10-26 weeks. Join our client's team and help ensure project excellence in a dynamic environment.

Construction Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality management plans tailored to each construction project.
• Oversee quality assurance processes throughout the entire project lifecycle, including planning, inspections, and testing.
• Conduct site evaluations, risk assessments, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.
• Perform weekly inspections and testing of materials like concrete and soil for quality verification.
• Manage non-conformance and corrective action reports, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to resolve issues.

Construction Quality Engineer Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance or quality control within the construction sector.
• Solid understanding of construction materials, safety regulations, and applicable codes.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with an ability to lead cross-disciplinary teams.
• Proficiency in reading drawings, CAD models, and using measurement tools, with experience in analysis and reporting.

Perks and Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• 401(k) Program.
• Commuter Benefit.
• eLearning and Ongoing Training.
• Education Reimbursement.

Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.