Lead Precast Quality Inspector (PCI Level II)

Construction Material Testing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Precast Concrete Inspector II to lead plant quality control for precast and prestressed production or to perform owner and agency plant inspection for PCI/DOT programs. Responsibilities include verifying prestressing operations, reviewing mix designs and strength records, and approving or rejecting finished products while maintaining QC records.

The role requires PCI Quality Control Personnel Certification Level II, with 2+ years in a certified plant, and

Qualifications

• PCI Level II certification required in a certified precast or prestressed plant.
• Knowledge of PCI MNL-116/MNL-117 and state DOT precast specifications.
• ACI Strength Testing Technician certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify prestressing operations: strand certification, tensioning, elongation, detensioning sequence, transfer strength.
• Review mix designs, batch tickets, and strength records.
• Accept or reject finished products against specifications and shop drawings; disposition repairs.
• Maintain plant QC records for PCI and DOT programs.
• Supervise Level I inspectors; assign daily coverage and review records.

Skills

PCI Level II Certification

2+ years precast experience

Education

ACI Strength Testing Technician certification

Tools

PCI MNL-116/MNL-117 knowledge

DOT precast specifications knowledge

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Precast Concrete Inspector II to lead plant quality control for precast and prestressed production or to perform owner and agency plant inspection for PCI/DOT programs. Responsibilities include verifying prestressing operations, reviewing mix designs and strength records, and approving or rejecting finished products while maintaining QC records.

The role requires PCI Quality Control Personnel Certification Level II, with 2+ years in a certified plant, and