Quality Control Assistant Heavy Civil

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary $85,000–$125,000 per year

Per diem $100–$200/day

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary company fit

100% immediate vesting

Life and AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Kimmel & Associates is seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support the Quality Control Manager on a major heavy civil construction project in Campo, California. The role involves assisting with inspections, testing, documentation, submittals, RFIs, subcontractor oversight, and ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

The ideal candidate has hands-on QC experience in heavy civil work, a solid understanding of construction quality standards, and strong detail-oriented skills to maintain

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction QC experience, preferably in heavy civil
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering preferred but not required
• Experience with heavy civil/sitework projects such as highways, bridges, DOT infrastructure, utilities, dams, or similar work
• Familiarity with soil and/or concrete testing
• Understanding of field testing and inspection procedures, construction specifications, tolerances, means and methods, and civil/structural concepts
• Familiarity with industry codes, standards, and regulations
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment
• Ability to assist with both field and office engineering responsibilities
• Understanding of project scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, contractors, and clients

Responsibilities

• Assist the QC Manager with all aspects of project quality control
• Review and prepare design and construction documents
• Support QA/QC protocols through submittals, RFIs, inspections, and field testing
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project specifications and quality standards
• Provide field oversight of subcontractors and construction activities
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reports, and electronic project records
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and clients to resolve quality issues
• Assist with Daily Construction Reports, submittals, transmittals, and subcontract/PO documentation
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings for compliance with required tolerances
• Support internal production monitoring, analysis, and reporting
• Assist with implementation of project safety programs
• Provide guidance to project personnel regarding QC procedures and requirements
• Support quality management efforts from preconstruction through project closeout
• Identify opportunities to improve quality management systems and processes

Skills

Quality control

Field testing

Documentation

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Soil testing

Concrete testing

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a well-established heavy civil construction and sitework organization with operations across the United States. The company delivers complex infrastructure projects for government agencies, state agencies, and private-sector clients, with expertise spanning highways, bridges, DOT projects, power plants, dams and reservoirs, and underground utilities.

With a strong reputation for quality and dependable project execution, the company continues to build a team of professionals capable of delivering large-scale, technically demanding projects.

About the Position

We are seeking a Quality Control Assistant to support the Quality Control Manager and project team on a major heavy civil construction project in Campo, California.

This position will assist with quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle, including inspections, testing, documentation, submittals, RFIs, subcontractor oversight, and compliance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on heavy civil experience and a strong understanding of construction quality standards and field operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the QC Manager with all aspects of project quality control
• Review and prepare design and construction documents
• Support QA/QC protocols through submittals, RFIs, inspections, and field testing
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project specifications and quality standards
• Provide field oversight of subcontractors and construction activities
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reports, and electronic project records
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and clients to resolve quality issues
• Assist with Daily Construction Reports, submittals, transmittals, and subcontract/PO documentation
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings for compliance with required tolerances
• Support internal production monitoring, analysis, and reporting
• Assist with implementation of project safety programs
• Provide guidance to project personnel regarding QC procedures and requirements
• Support quality management efforts from preconstruction through project closeout
• Identify opportunities to improve quality management systems and processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction quality control experience , preferably in heavy civil construction
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field highly preferred but not required
• Experience with heavy civil/sitework projects such as highways, bridges, DOT infrastructure, utilities, dams, or similar work
• Familiarity with soil and/or concrete testing
• Understanding of field testing and inspection procedures, construction specifications, tolerances, means and methods, and civil/structural concepts
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment
• Ability to assist with both field and office engineering responsibilities
• Understanding of project scopes, budgets, and schedules
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, contractors, and clients

Benefits

• $85,000–$125,000 salary
• $100–$200 per day per diem
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• 100% immediate vesting
• Company-paid Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D buy-up options
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid time off
• Paid holidaysAdditional company benefits