Onsite Quality Engineer for Construction Projects

Gray Construction Services, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support project teams by performing inspections, audits, and documentation to ensure construction activities comply with approved plans and the Quality Management System. You will learn, apply, and consistently execute quality processes in the field.

The role requires 2–3 years of construction or quality experience, a related degree, and travel up to 100%.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of relevant construction or quality experience preferred.
• Basic computer proficiency (Word, Excel, email).
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

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.
• Support management of hold points, including verification inspections and release in coordination with Quality Site Leadership.
• Assist in managing special inspections and third-party inspections, including coordination, documentation, and resolution of non-compliance.
• 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.

Skills

2–3 years QA experience

MS Office

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor’s degree/technical or assoc. degree

Job description

Gray Construction is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support project teams by performing inspections, audits, and documentation to ensure construction activities comply with approved plans and the Quality Management System. You will learn, apply, and consistently execute quality processes in the field.

The role requires 2–3 years of construction or quality experience, a related degree, and travel up to 100%.