QA/QC Specialist

EC Electric; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary year-end bonus

401(k) plan with 40% employer match

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

EC Electric is seeking a QA/QC Specialist - Procurement to lead procurement strategy and ensure material quality across federal construction projects in Boise, Idaho. The role involves vendor qualification, material inspections, and compliance with federal standards. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree with experience in procurement and quality assurance within construction. Benefits include a competitive salary ($90,000 - $120,000 annually), discretionary bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain management or related field with a procurement or contract management focus.
• Demonstrated success in teaching others quality concepts and requirements.
• Understanding of purchase orders, change orders, and BOM management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement strategy, execution, and quality control across projects.
• Ensure implementation of the Three-Phase Control Process in accordance with company standards.
• Process submittals to ensure they meet the contract and project requirements.

Skills

Communication

Independent Thinking

Quality Control

Vendor Qualification

Material Inspection

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)

Document control platforms (Procore, SharePoint)

Job description

The QA/QC Specialist - Procurement position is responsible for leading procurement strategy, material quality assurance, and compliance across federal construction projects. This role oversees the full lifecycle of procured materials, from vendor qualification and submittal approval through delivery, inspection, and final acceptance; ensuring all materials meet contract requirements, specifications, and quality standards. The position integrates procurement execution with onsite material quality control to prevent non-conforming materials from impacting schedule, cost, or system performance. The QAQC Specialist – Procurement serves as a primary interface with project teams, suppliers, third‑party inspectors, and government representatives on all material‑related quality matters.

Responsibilities

1. Take appropriate action to ensure that work is performed in accordance with EC Quality Control Program, the design, the contract specifications, pertinent building codes & practices as well as national and local standards
2. Work to actively promote and support the safety program with subcontractors and project team members on a daily basis
3. Ensure implementation of the Three‑Phase Control Process in accordance with Company standards and contract requirements
4. Facilitate QC meetings and document minutes
5. Ensure the appropriate and required testing program is implemented; evaluate, review, monitor and document results
6. Inspect and document the receipt of all materials to ensure compliance with contract documents
7. Process submittals to ensure that they meet the contract and project requirements and are submitted to the client as required and in a timely matter.
8. Author quality related documentation (reports, logs, and records), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate manner
9. Author and log Requests for Information (RFIs)
10. Ensure implementation, documentation, and close‑out of corrective actions
11. Initiate stop work or re‑work in coordination with the project team in circumstances where nonconformance to prescribed work methodologies occurs
12. Manage effort to close out the project in a timely manner
13. In addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position.
14. Oversee procurement strategy, execution, and quality control across projects.
15. Establish material QC processes.
16. Review and approve procurement submittals for compliance with specifications
17. Manage inspection, receiving, and documentation of materials onsite
18. Coordinate non‑conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
19. Support claims, REAs, and audit responses related to procurement and materials
20. Review commodity Bills of Material (BOM) with Project Executive to determine buy‑out material vs. field order material.
21. Obtain quotes for buy‑out materials and evaluate based on price, delivery, terms, and vendor past performance. Review with supervision and select successful vendor.
22. Review terms and conditions, and issue purchase order. Issue change orders as required in accordance with revised BOMs.
23. Manage field orders and purchase or release material from pre‑negotiated blanket purchase orders.
24. Expedite and ensure timely delivery and back order follow‑up to maintain optimum field production.
25. Track and maintain log of released material, quantities, and price against BOM and budget.
26. Handle return material to ensure proper and timely credit to the project.
27. Interface with vendor and Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice problems.
28. Perform additional duties as directed by Project Executive.
29. Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Buy American, CUI, and agency requirements
30. Maintain audit‑ready procurement and QC documentation
31. Support government inspections and acceptance processes
32. Align procurement QC with project Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
33. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Supply Chain management or related field with a procurement or contract management focus
• The ability to communicate in written and oral formats with diplomacy and tact
• An aptitude for exercising independent thinking and reasoning
• Demonstrated success in teaching others quality concepts and requirements
• Successful leadership of subcontractors and project teams in support of quality endeavors
• Procurement and supply chain management within construction or engineering projects
• Proficient in Quality control and assurance processes
• Federal contracting and compliance (FAR, DFARS)
• Experience managing vendor qualification, material inspections, and documentation for government projects.
• Understanding of purchase orders, change orders, and BOM management
• Material inspection, NCR handling, corrective actions
• FAR, DFARS, Buy American Act, CUI requirements
• Maintaining detailed procurement and QC records for federal audits
• ERP systems (SAP, Oracle)
• Competent in using Microsoft Office products, email systems, and Windows
• Document control platforms (Procore, SharePoint)

Benefits

• Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000 annually
• Discretionary year‑end bonus
• 401(k) plan with 40% employer match (up to federal limit)
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program

EC Electric is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and supports a drug‑free workplace program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or characteristics, protected veteran status, or other protected classifications in accordance with federal law.

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