Field Quality Engineer – Construction Inspections

Gray; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our field teams. You will execute inspections, audits, and testing, ensuring compliance with project plans and the QMS.

This role emphasizes learning, applying quality processes in the field and coordinating with site leadership to resolve non-conformances. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or technical degree and 2–3 years of quality experience in construction; CQT is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or technical/associate degree in a related field.
• 2–3 years of construction or quality experience.
• CQT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite quality representative on one or multiple projects under the direction of quality leadership, ensuring alignment with project quality objectives.
• Assist in reviewing and managing submittals during preconstruction and coordination meetings; verify approved submittals, materials, and installations prior to and during construction.
• Monitor construction processes to identify potential quality issues and support timely resolution through practical solutions.
• Execute and document inspections, audits, and testing in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), project quality plans, and established procedures.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, submittals, and quality documentation are accurate, current, and maintained for both internal teams and trade partners.
• Identify, document, and track quality observations, deficiencies, and non-conforming work through resolution; coordinate corrective actions with the Site Quality Manager and verify completion.
• Coordinate use of the Quality Management System (QMS) for auditing, reporting, and documentation, including entry of daily inspections, audits, and testing reports.
• Read, interpret, and apply quality manuals, inspection procedures, and project-specific quality plans.
• Support implementation and follow-through of corrective actions under site quality leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of project and quality objectives.

Skills

MS Office Proficiency

Travel up to 100%

Quality inspection experience

Education

Bachelor's or technical/associate degree in a related field

Government Certified Quality Technician (CQT)

Job description

Gray Construction in Birmingham, AL is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our field teams. You will execute inspections, audits, and testing, ensuring compliance with project plans and the QMS.

This role emphasizes learning, applying quality processes in the field and coordinating with site leadership to resolve non-conformances. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or technical degree and 2–3 years of quality experience in construction; CQT is preferred.