Construction Quality Engineer

SAMA

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 138,000 - 158,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

Short Term Disability

401(k) matching

Job summary

SAMA is seeking a Construction Quality Engineer to oversee field QA/QC on CBP CTSE/CBTT projects along the U.S.–Mexico border. You will conduct inspections, develop ITPs, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and codes, working closely with engineering, quality, and field teams.

This 100% field-based role requires domestic travel, often to remote sites in California. Per diem applies, and you will coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers while maintaining thorough quality records.

Qualifications

PE license in CA or AZ.
BS in Civil Engineering.
Experience in QA/QC and construction inspection.
Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement Construction Quality Plans for assigned projects.
Manage construction quality throughout the project lifecycle including site prep, utilities, and site restoration.
Evaluate project risks and impacts to cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Ensure work complies with drawings, specs, codes, safety requirements, and quality standards.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve quality issues.
Prepare and maintain inspection and test records and NCRs.

Skills

PE license

QA/QC experience

Construction inspection

Interpret construction drawings

Excel data analysis

Communication skills

Spanish (preferred)

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

CAD models

Microsoft Excel

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection – CTSE/CBTT Programs

Position Overview

The Construction Quality Engineer is responsible for construction quality oversight for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Consolidated Tower and Surveillance Equipment (CTSE) and Cross Border Tunnel Threat (CBTT) projects. The position combines hands‑on field inspection with project‑level quality management to ensure construction activities, materials, equipment, and completed work comply with approved project drawings, design specifications, applicable codes, and quality requirements.

The Construction Quality Engineer will support projects throughout the construction lifecycle, from site surveys and engineering design reviews through site preparation, utility installation, system installation, final inspection, and site restoration. The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently in field environments while coordinating closely with engineering, construction, quality, supply chain, subcontractor, supplier, and client personnel.

Work Location & Travel Requirements

This is a 100% field-based position requiring domestic travel to project locations along the U.S./Mexico border. There is no hybrid or remote-work option.

Candidates should be prepared to:

Travel extensively to active construction sites.
Work at project locations that may be remote and accessible by unimproved roads or varying terrain.
Work independently at field locations while maintaining regular communication with project and quality‑management personnel.
Remain on assignment away from their home location as required by individual projects.

Per diem is provided for qualifying project assignments.

Typical Assignment Schedule: 9 Day - 80 Hour Schedule. May very based on project schedule.

Primary Geographic Area: California

Key Responsibilities

Construction Quality Management

Develop and implement Construction Quality Plans for assigned projects.
Manage construction quality throughout the project lifecycle, including:
Site preparation
Underground and surface utilities
Site restoration
Evaluate project risks and identify potential impacts to cost, schedule, quality, and safety.
Ensure construction work complies with approved drawings, specifications, applicable industry codes, safety requirements, and project quality standards.
Support development and review of contractor Statements of Work.
Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex construction and system‑level quality issues.
Perform other project‑quality responsibilities assigned by the Director of Quality.

Field Inspection & Testing

Perform and/or oversee field inspections to verify construction conforms to approved plans and specifications. Inspection responsibilities may include:

Site preparation and earthwork
Soil placement, compaction, and testing
Concrete placement and materials testing
Foundations and structural components
Underground and surface utilities
Installed systems and equipment
Verification of structural elements against approved drawings
Final construction and site‑restoration activities

The Construction Quality Engineer is expected to identify deficient or nonconforming work early and work collaboratively with project stakeholders to resolve issues before they adversely affect project quality, cost, or schedule.

Quality Documentation & Reporting

Develop, validate, implement, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
Prepare and maintain inspection reports, audit documentation, quality records, and supporting project documentation.
Identify, document, track, and manage Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Coordinate Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCARs) with Supplier Quality Engineering.
Support Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action activities with subcontractors and suppliers.
Maintain clear, complete, and traceable documentation of construction quality activities and corrective actions.
Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
Work with Supplier Quality Engineering to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.
Evaluate supplier performance as it relates to project quality requirements.
Recommend suspension of supplier use when evidence indicates that products or services may not comply with customer, statutory, regulatory, or other stakeholder requirements.

Key Working Relationships

The Construction Quality Engineer will regularly coordinate with:

Supply Chain
Site Operations
Quality personnel
Business units
Subcontractors
External project stakeholders

The position requires the ability to communicate effectively across multiple technical disciplines and bring the appropriate parties together to resolve construction and quality issues.

Minimum Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California or Arizona.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Demonstrated experience in construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), construction inspection, construction engineering, or a closely related field.
Working knowledge of construction materials, methods, industry best practices, applicable codes, and safety requirements.
Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and apply construction drawings, specifications, and CAD models.
Experience performing or overseeing construction site inspections.
Experience preparing construction or quality documentation and reports.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams to resolve complex construction issues.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
Familiarity with tools and equipment commonly used for construction site inspection.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements.
Ability and willingness to travel domestically to project sites along the U.S./Mexico border.
Pass Federal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing or implementing construction QA/QC programs.
Experience developing Construction Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans.
Experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, and quality audits.
Experience with concrete, soils, structural, utility, or similar civil construction inspection
Proficient in Spanish.

Skills & Abilities

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with contractors, engineers, suppliers, and project stakeholders.
Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making abilities.
Ability to identify quality risks and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
Ability to work independently with limited day‑to‑day supervision in field environments.
Ability to organize and maintain detailed inspection and quality records.
Broad understanding of construction‑industry tools, systems, procedures, and quality processes.
Ability to bring multidisciplinary teams together to resolve technical and construction‑quality issues.

Field & Physical Requirements

The position involves regular work at active construction sites and may require travel through remote or undeveloped areas. Candidates must be able to:

Travel by vehicle over paved and unpaved roads and varying terrain.
Safely access active construction areas.
Use common construction inspection tools and equipment.
Perform basic vehicle recovery and minor troubleshooting activities when working in remote locations.
Ability to walk across steep slopes and uneven terrain.
Outdoor exposure and extreme temperatures.

Compensation

$100.00-$115.00 per hour

100% company sponsored insurance including: