Quality Control Inspector - Data Center Construction

The Weitz Company; Des Moines, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Bonus Program

Benefits Package

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance

Wellness Program

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to support data center projects in Des Moines, IA. You will help ensure construction aligns with codes, standards and specifications by planning, inspecting, and documenting progress on site.

Ideal candidates have at least three years in construction, strong communication, detail orientation, and the ability to manage multiple inspections in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Three+ years construction-related experience required.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• LEAN principles desirable.
• Data center experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand project scope and quality requirements; ensure work complies with plans and standards.
• Schedule, conduct and evaluate site inspections and quality monitoring.
• Prepare inspection/test plans and maintain quality-related documents for turnover.
• Identify non-conforming work and track in the non-conformance log.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Organization

Business acumen

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

The Weitz Company is hiring a Quality Control Inspector to work on data center projects for the Mission Critical division in Des Moines, IA.

The Quality Control Inspector is responsible for ensuring construction activities meet project specific codes, standards and specifications by planning, inspecting, documenting and organizing tasks to promote efficiencies on an assigned construction project site. This role examines ongoing work on the project site to monitor alignment with company and client expectations, and remedy identified issues. The Quality Control Inspector typically reports to the Project Manager or Quality Control Manager.

The Weitz Company has been Building a Better Way since 1855. We are a full-service construction company, general contractor, design-builder, and construction manager with office locations throughout the United States. We believe our employees to be our most valuable asset, and we are committed to growing a diverse and inclusive culture that inspires, motivates, and continuously improves.

What You’ll Do:

• Understand project scope and quality requirements, contract documents, site drawings, manufacturer product data/manuals and company quality plan and standards; ensure project is constructed accordingly
• Schedule, conduct and evaluate various site inspections, quality monitoring and surveillance of daily and upcoming work (i.e. first work, follow up, regulatory agency, underground utility, concrete pour, material, off-site, final rough-in)
• Prepare inspection and test plans; document testing, measurements, inspection reports and other quality reports; maintain necessary quality-related files and compile necessary documents for project turnover to owner
• Identify and report non-conforming work; track on non-conformance log; assist with issuing related reports
• Oversee development and review of daily construction reports, field observation reports, punch lists, quality reports and as-built drawings
• Stay abreast of federal, industry and company standards; educate project teams of compliance requirements and changes
• Partner with project safety team to determine hazards and identify needs or processes to remedy; proactively eliminate or minimize identified hazards
• Ensure inspections, observations and punch list are documented and stored in accordance to company policy
• Monitor project site adherence to company quality plan and standards; propose updates or modifications to management for review
• Utilize virtual and physical mock-ups to establish quality standards and identify lean processes to improve field productivity
• Establish and maintain working relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, vendors and internal team members to ensure company quality plan is adhered to
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience:
  • A minimum of three (3) years of construction-related experience is required. Construction field experience is preferred.
  • Experience in a fast-paced environment
  • LEAN principles experience is desirable.
  • Data center experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Ability to balance and prioritize projects with impending deadlines
  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Business acumen and relationship-building skills
• Technology:
  • Candidate should have experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Apple products (iPhone & iPad) and have the ability to learn specific software.
  • Solid systems experience with Procore and Bluebeam is preferred.
  • Training will be provided on company standards.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay
• Rewarding Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Benefits Package with Tax-Advantaged HSA and FSA offerings
• Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Programs
• Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off Provisions
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fully Paid Parental Leave
• Voluntary Products Including: Critical Illness Insurance and Accident Insurance
• Corporate Wellness Program with Wellness Time Off and Rewards

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

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