Field Quality Control Specialist — 100% Travel

CDM Smith; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified QA/QC professional to join our construction quality team. You will implement QASP, perform inspections, and coordinate with field staff and government representatives to ensure compliance with project requirements.

The role includes reviewing submittals, maintaining documentation, leading quality meetings, and collaborating with safety and project controls to uphold standards. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant construction quality management experience.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to pass a federal background check.
• Willingness to travel up to 100% as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QASP per FAR, CQM, and contract specs.
• Conduct daily quality inspections and document progress.
• Lead quality meetings with contractor, stakeholders, and subs.
• Review submittals, shop drawings, and materials for conformance.
• Coordinate with field teams and government reps on non-conformances.
• Maintain quality documentation: reports, NCRs, and logs.
• Collaborate with safety and project controls to ensure compliance.
• Ensure testing/inspection by qualified personnel and labs.
• Participate in audits and final inspections.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying trends.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Quality Control

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5 years of relevant experience

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a qualified QA/QC professional to join our construction quality team. You will implement QASP, perform inspections, and coordinate with field staff and government representatives to ensure compliance with project requirements.

The role includes reviewing submittals, maintaining documentation, leading quality meetings, and collaborating with safety and project controls to uphold standards. Travel may be required.