Field Quality Control Specialist – Heavy Civil Projects

Kimmel & Associates; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$85,000–$125,000 salary

$100–$200 per day per diem

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary company mat​

100% immediate vesting

Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Voluntary Life and AD&D buy-up options

Short- and long-term disability

Paid time off

Paid holidaysAdditional company benefit

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates in Campo, California is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support the Quality Control Manager on a major heavy civil construction project. You will assist with inspections, testing, documentation, submittals, RFIs, and subcontractor oversight.

The ideal candidate has hands-on heavy civil QC experience and a solid understanding of construction quality standards, field operations, and safety practices on site.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction quality control experience, preferably in heavy civil construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field highly preferred but not required.
• Experience with heavy civil/sitework projects such as highways, bridges, DOT infrastructure, utilities, dams, or similar work.
• Familiarity with soil and/or concrete testing.
• Understanding of field testing and inspection procedures, construction specifications, tolerances, means and methods, and civil/structural concepts.
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment.
• Ability to assist with both field and office engineering responsibilities.
• Understanding of project scopes, budgets, and schedules.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, contractors, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist the QC Manager with all aspects of project quality control.
• Review and prepare design and construction documents.
• Support QA/QC protocols through submittals, RFIs, inspections, and field testing.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Provide field oversight of subcontractors and construction activities.
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reports, and electronic project records.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and clients to resolve quality issues.
• Assist with Daily Construction Reports, submittals, transmittals, and subcontract/PO documentation.
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings for compliance with required tolerances.
• Support internal production monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with implementation of project safety programs.
• Provide guidance to project personnel regarding QC procedures and requirements.
• Support quality management efforts from preconstruction through project closeout.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality management systems and processes.

Skills

Quality control

Field inspections

Submittals & RFIs

Documentation

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Job description

Kimmel & Associates in Campo, California is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support the Quality Control Manager on a major heavy civil construction project. You will assist with inspections, testing, documentation, submittals, RFIs, and subcontractor oversight.

The ideal candidate has hands-on heavy civil QC experience and a solid understanding of construction quality standards, field operations, and safety practices on site.