Quality Control Assistant Heavy Civil

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

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