Field Quality Engineer: Construction QC & Audits

Gray; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in Atlanta. The role focuses on inspections, audits, and QMS documentation to ensure construction activities meet approved plans and quality standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s/technical degree and 2–3 years of quality or construction experience; a Government CQT is preferred. Travel up to 100% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical/associate degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of relevant construction or quality experience preferred.
• Government Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite quality representative on one or multiple projects under the direction of quality leadership.
• Assist in reviewing and managing submittals during preconstruction and coordination meetings; verify submittals and materials.
• Monitor construction processes to identify potential quality issues and support timely resolution.
• Execute and document inspections, audits, and testing per ITPs and quality plans.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, submittals, and quality docs are current and maintained.
• Identify, document, and track quality observations and non-conforming work; coordinate corrective actions.
• Support hold points, including verification inspections and releases with Quality Site Leadership.
• Assist in managing special and third-party inspections and resolutions of non-compliance.
• Coordinate use of the QMS for auditing, reporting, and documentation.
• Establish and manage To-Do lists, punch lists, and observation tracking.
• Read and apply quality manuals, inspection procedures, and project quality plans.
• Support implementation of corrective actions under site quality leadership.
• Perform other duties to support project and quality objectives.

Skills

Quality experience

Travel up to 100%

Basic computer skills

CQT preferred

Education

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

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in Atlanta. The role focuses on inspections, audits, and QMS documentation to ensure construction activities meet approved plans and quality standards.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s/technical degree and 2–3 years of quality or construction experience; a Government CQT is preferred. Travel up to 100% may be required.