Onsite Quality Engineer—Field Inspections & Compliance

Gray; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in the United States. The role focuses on inspections, audits, and documentation to ensure construction activities align with approved plans, specifications, and the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities include on-site quality representation, reviewing submittals, audits, and coordinating with the Site Quality Manager. Travel up to 100% is required; candidates with a CQT are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical/associate degree in a related field
• 2–3 years of relevant construction or quality experience preferred
• Government Certified Quality Technician (CQT) preferred
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email)

Responsibilities

• Serve as onsite quality representative on one or multiple projects under the direction of quality leadership.
• Review and manage submittals during preconstruction and coordination meetings; verify approved submittals, materials, and installations.
• 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 ITPs and project quality plans.
• Ensure drawings, specifications, submittals, and quality documentation are accurate and maintained.
• Identify and track quality observations, deficiencies, and non-conforming work through resolution; coordinate corrective actions.
• Support management of hold points, including verification inspections and release.
• Assist in managing special inspections and third‑party inspections; coordinate non-compliance resolutions.
• Coordinate use of the Quality Management System 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.

Skills

Quality experience

CQT

Travel up to 100%

MS Office

Education

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

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team in the United States. The role focuses on inspections, audits, and documentation to ensure construction activities align with approved plans, specifications, and the Quality Management System.

Responsibilities include on-site quality representation, reviewing submittals, audits, and coordinating with the Site Quality Manager. Travel up to 100% is required; candidates with a CQT are preferred.