QC Field Engineer – Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Kimmel & Associates; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 85-125k

Per diem 100–200/day

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with discretionary match

100% vesting

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Additional benefits

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates seeks a Quality Control Assistant for a major heavy civil project in Campo, CA. The role supports the QC Manager with field inspections, testing, submittals, RFIs, and subcontractor oversight to ensure contract compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of construction QC experience, understands soil/concrete testing, tolerances, and industry codes, and can balance field and office duties while focusing on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction quality control experience, preferably heavy civil.
• Experience with soils and/or concrete testing and field inspection.
• Understanding of tolerances, specs, and means/methods in civil work.
• Familiarity with applicable codes and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to support field and office engineering tasks, budgets, and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Assist QC Manager on all quality control aspects for the project.
• Review and prepare design and construction documents.
• Support QA/QC protocols through submittals, RFIs, inspections, and field testing.
• Monitor activities for compliance with specs and quality standards.
• Provide field oversight of subcontractors and construction activities.
• Maintain quality records and electronic project documentation.
• Coordinate with managers, contractors, inspectors, and clients on issues.
• Assist with daily reports, submittals, transmittals, and documentation.
• Review drawings for conformance with tolerances and specs.
• Support quality management improvements from preconstruction to closeout.
• Assist with safety program implementation and QC guidance.

Skills

Heavy civil QC experience

Field testing

Inspections & documentation

Submittals & RFIs

Staff coordination

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Regulatory compliance

Quality systems improvement

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management or Civil Eng

Job description

Kimmel & Associates seeks a Quality Control Assistant for a major heavy civil project in Campo, CA. The role supports the QC Manager with field inspections, testing, submittals, RFIs, and subcontractor oversight to ensure contract compliance.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of construction QC experience, understands soil/concrete testing, tolerances, and industry codes, and can balance field and office duties while focusing on safety and quality.