QC Engineer (Federal Division)

Granite Construction; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid holidays & sick leave

Job summary

Granite Construction Incorporated is seeking a Quality Control (QC) Engineer to assist in implementing the QC program on a federal construction project in Pajaro, CA. You will help ensure onsite and offsite operations meet quality standards and contract requirements through inspections, testing, and documentation.

You will support compliance with FAR 52.246-12, project drawings and submittals, and coordinate with laboratories, inspectors, and project personnel under the direction of the QC

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.
• CQM-C certification recommended; enroll within the first year if not current.
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA preferred.
• Two or more years of construction, engineering, inspection, or quality control experience preferred.
• Federal construction experience and experience with QCS/RMS, eCMS, or similar owner-required systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining an effective QC system to ensure contract compliance using client-required software, including QCS/RMS, eCMS, or other designated systems.
• Support implementation of the Three Phases of Control: Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up.
• Conduct specification reviews and assist with the development, review, and tracking of submittals.
• Review test reports; maintain testing, submittal, and RFI logs; and prepare QC Daily Reports.
• Perform field inspections to verify materials, workmanship, and construction methods comply with contract documents and approved submittals.
• Identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and verify completion.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories, specialty inspectors, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Participate in Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings, audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Support compliance with applicable safety, hazard identification, environmental, and sustainability requirements, including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA.
• Maintain inspection records, test results, quality documentation, and compliance reports.
• Assist project teams with interpretation of quality-related drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with job-site personnel, government representatives, subcontractors, testing companies, and technical staff.
• Support project closeout, final inspections, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality control

Inspection

Documentation

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

CQM-C certification

EM 385-1-1 knowledge

Tools

QCS/RMS

eCMS

Bluebeam

Adobe PDF

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do…

Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

This position is responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Quality Control (QC) program on a federal construction project. The QC Engineer helps ensure construction operations, both onsite and offsite, meet quality standards and contract-specific requirements through inspections, testing, documentation, and coordination. This role supports compliance with FAR 52.246-12, project drawings and specifications, approved submittals, and customer requirements under the direction of the QC Manager.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Quality Control Program Management
  • Assist in maintaining an effective QC system to ensure contract compliance using client-required software, including QCS/RMS, eCMS, or other designated systems.
  • Support implementation of the Three Phases of Control: Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up.
  • Conduct specification reviews and assist with the development, review, and tracking of submittals.
  • Review test reports; maintain testing, submittal, and RFI logs; and prepare QC Daily Reports.
• Project Oversight and Compliance
  • Perform field inspections to verify materials, workmanship, and construction methods comply with contract documents and approved submittals.
  • Identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and verify completion.
  • Coordinate with testing laboratories, specialty inspectors, subcontractors, and project personnel.
  • Participate in Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings, audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
  • Support compliance with applicable safety, hazard identification, environmental, and sustainability requirements, including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA.
• Technical and Stakeholder Support
  • Maintain inspection records, test results, quality documentation, and compliance reports.
  • Assist project teams with interpretation of quality-related drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with job-site personnel, government representatives, subcontractors, testing companies, and technical staff.
  • Support project closeout, final inspections, and turnover documentation.

Education/Certification

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field required.
• CQM-C certification recommended. If not current or established, the employee should enroll in the course within the first year of employment.
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements preferred.
• Work Experience
• Two or more years of construction, engineering, inspection, or quality control experience preferred.
• Federal construction experience and experience with QCS/RMS, eCMS, or similar owner-required systems preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, testing, inspection, and quality control practices.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively with project teams, customers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF viewing/editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to operate a computer keyboard; and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

**This project is in Pajaro, CA**

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents. Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range:

$73,034.00 - $109,552.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation’s largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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