Quality Control Specialist (Civil)

Clark Construction Group; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group seeks a Quality Control Specialist (Civil) to verify installation and testing of civil/site systems, ensuring safety and design intent. You will review plans, inspect earthwork, concrete, steel, paving, and utilities, and witness field/lab tests to maintain quality standards.

The role requires a civil engineering or related degree with at least five years of civil construction experience, and a track record of collaborating with project teams and inspectors to close

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; relevant work experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil construction, site infrastructure, concrete placement, structural steel, or quality assurance/control.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and submittals for compliance.
• Inspect earthwork, foundations, concrete placement, rebar, steel framing, paving, drainage, and utilities for code compliance.
• Ensure conformance to contract documents and industry codes (ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, AWS, DOT).
• Witness and verify field and lab testing (soil density, concrete slump, cylinder breaks, asphalt density).
• Collaborate with project team, subcontractors, geotechnical engineers, and inspectors to resolve non-conforming work and close punch lists.

Skills

Quality assurance

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Construction Management (related field)

Job description

The Quality Control Specialist (Civil) is responsible for verifying the installation, testing, and structural integrity of all civil engineering and site development systems, including earthwork, foundation work, concrete placement, structural steel, paving, and underground utility infrastructure. The goal is to ensure civil systems are constructed correctly, safely, and operate as designed.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents (plans and specifications) and subcontractor submittals to ensure contract compliance.
• Inspect and verify the installation of earthwork, subgrade/aggregate bases, cast‑in‑place concrete, post‑tensioning/rebar, structural steel framing, asphalt/concrete paving, storm/sanitary drainage systems, and underground utilities for compliance with contract documents, approved submittals, and applicable building codes.
• Ensure all civil and structural installations conform to all contract documents and industry codes and standards such as ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, AWS, and local Department of Transportation (DOT) specifications.
• Witness and verify field and laboratory testing, including soil compaction/density, concrete slump and air content, compressive strength cylinder breaks, asphalt density, and underground utility pressure testing.
• Work closely with the project management team, subcontractors, geotechnical engineers, and third‑party inspectors to resolve non‑conforming work and close out punch list items promptly.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; previous and relevant work experience in place of degrees is applicable.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in civil construction, site infrastructure, concrete placement, structural steel, or quality assurance/control.
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: Self‑Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships, Builds People/Teams & Followership, Sets Direction & Executes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Uses expertise to create a vision and aligns the team to deliver/achieve desired outcomes.
• A track record of establishing/contributing to creative strategic solutions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain “buy‑in” from a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., executive team, leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, direct reports, clients, trade partners, and third‑party providers).