Quality Control Engineer

Wagner Construction Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Wagner Construction is seeking a Quality Control Technician to support daily field QC activities on assigned projects to ensure work follows plans, specifications, approved submittals, and applicable standards.

This field-based, boots-on-the-ground role works with the QC Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Foremen, subcontractors, testing agencies, and other project personnel to document inspections, verify materials, assist with testing, and maintain quality records.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or related field preferred
• Entry-level candidates with relevant construction education or 1–3 years of construction-related experience encouraged to apply
• Experience in heavy civil construction, earthwork, underground utilities, concrete, paving, or site development preferred
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and project documentation
• Proficiency with common business applications including MS Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections to verify compliance with plans, specs, submittals, and quality standards
• Prepare and maintain daily QC reports, inspection records, testing documentation, and photos
• Coordinate and monitor field testing with third-party labs and subcontractors
• Observe earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete, paving, and other definable features
• Verify materials delivered meet approved submittals and project requirements
• Maintain organized photographic documentation of progress and quality issues
• Assist with tracking RFIs, submittals, testing reports, and inspection documentation
• Support closeout activities including final inspections and punch lists

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Reading construction drawings

Teamwork

Education

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Wagner Construction has been in business since 1951. We perform construction services across a variety of sectors, including underground utilities, site development, forestry, commercial/industrial construction, heavy civil, and transportation.

With diverse capabilities, an excellent safety record, and experienced employees at all levels, Wagner Construction is able to provide a broad range of services on accelerated schedules. Our hard work and safety-oriented culture have built a reputation that allows Wagner Construction to compete successfully across multiple markets and regions.

Position Summary

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for supporting and performing daily field quality control activities on assigned construction projects to ensure work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, approved submittals, applicable standards, and company quality requirements.

This is a field-based, boots-on-the-ground position that works closely with the Quality Control Manager, Project Manager, Superintendent, Foremen, subcontractors, testing agencies, and other project personnel.

The QC Technician performs inspections, documents construction activities, verifies materials, assists with testing and quality documentation, identifies potential non-conforming work, and helps ensure deficiencies are corrected in a timely manner.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform daily field inspections of construction activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, approved submittals, and quality standards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate daily Quality Control reports, inspection records, testing documentation, photographs, and other project quality records.
• Assist the Quality Control Manager with maintaining project-specific QC documentation, including inspection logs, testing records, deficiency logs, submittal information, and related reports.
• Observe and document construction activities involving earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete, paving, structural components, and other definable features of work, as applicable to the assigned project.
• Verify that materials delivered to the project conform to approved submittals, specifications, and project requirements.
• Verify that materials are properly received, handled, stored, and protected prior to installation.
• Coordinate and monitor required field testing with third-party testing agencies, laboratories, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Witness testing activities when required and ensure test results are properly documented and distributed.
• Assist with preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for definable features of work.
• Participate in preconstruction, preparatory, quality control, and project coordination meetings as required.
• Review construction drawings, specifications, approved submittals, shop drawings, and related documents to understand project quality requirements.
• Identify work that may not conform to project requirements and immediately communicate concerns to the QC Manager, Superintendent, Project Manager, or appropriate project leadership.
• Assist in documenting deficiencies, punch-list items, corrective actions, and non-conforming work.
• Follow up on corrective work to verify deficiencies have been properly resolved.
• Maintain organized photographic documentation of construction progress, inspections, testing, and quality-related issues.
• Assist with tracking RFIs, submittals, testing reports, inspection documentation, and other quality-related project records.
• Work closely with field supervision to address quality concerns before they affect schedule, cost, or subsequent construction activities.
• Help reinforce Wagner Construction's quality expectations with employees, subcontractors, suppliers, and testing agencies.
• Immediately report conditions that may affect safety, quality, or the logical progression of the work.
• Support project closeout activities, including final inspections, punch lists, documentation, testing records, and turnover packages.
• Perform other quality control and project-related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Technology, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Entry-level candidates with relevant construction education or candidates with 1–3 years of construction, inspection, materials testing, field engineering, or quality control experience are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in heavy civil construction, earthwork, grading, underground utilities, concrete, paving, or site development is strongly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, plans, and related project documentation.
• Basic understanding of construction means, methods, materials, testing procedures, and inspection processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately document field conditions and construction activities.
• Ability to identify potential quality issues and communicate concerns professionally and promptly.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a project team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proficiency with computers and common business applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and related project communication tools.
• Ability and willingness to learn company-specific construction management, quality control, inspection, and documentation systems.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations as required.
• Flexibility to work at different project locations based on company and project needs.

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