Quality Field Engineer

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Educational Assistance

Parenting Benefits

Employee Discount Programs

Pet insurance

Charitable matching funds

Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is excited to announce a career opportunity for a Quality Field Engineer in Austin, Texas. The role involves supporting project teams to ensure that construction projects meet quality standards from inception through turnover.

Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree in related engineering or construction management, with at least 1 year of relevant experience. The position also requires travel and offers competitive benefits, including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of successful construction management experience required.
• Previous construction quality control experience is preferred.
• Candidate must be willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily walkthroughs and field inspections for all installations.
• Monitor and update Inspection Test Plans and other logs.
• Compile photographic evidence and documentation of QA/QC activities.
• Assist with entering and closing punch items within the Punch List tool.

Skills

Mission-critical mindset

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Knowledge of project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, structural engineering or construction management

Tools

Procore

AutoDesk

CxAlloy

Bluebeam

Smartsheet

Job description

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an exciting career opportunity for a Quality Field Engineer to join our national Mission Critical team!

We are seeking candidates with 1+ years of successful construction management experience to assist Superintendents and Project Managers in project completion.

Quality Field Engineer ensures that all phases of all mission‑critical projects performed by the company or its subcontractors are carried out with the desired level of quality from inception through turnover.

The Mission Critical Quality Field Engineer is responsible for supporting the Quality Manager with implementation and execution of the project‑specific QA/QC plan. This role will focus on field inspection activities, documentation, and communication with trade partners to ensure that all civil, structural, architectural, and MEP installations are constructed in accordance with the established contract documents, in preparation for equipment commissioning.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the field installation requirements for each scope of work.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and field inspections for all CSA and/or MEP installation.
• Monitor and update the Inspection Test Plan and other test/inspection logs.
• Compile photographic evidence and other supporting documentation to document all QA/QC‑related activities that occur on site.
• Monitor deficiencies and compile or provide documentation to support the corrective actions that are implemented to remediate the issues.
• Support the project team with completion list and other phase turnover activities.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications.
• Participate in preparatory meetings for each definable feature of work to ensure an understanding of the quality management requirements.
• Participate in all first work inspections led by the Quality Manager to ensure the workmanship in the field complies with the quality standards that have been established in the preparatory phase.
• Conduct daily walkthroughs and field inspections for all CSA and/or MEP work on site with detailed reporting using Procore, project‑approved checklists, or other quality‑control tracking methods.
• Provide sufficient photo documentation for all QA/QC related activities.
• Monitor and update the Inspection Test Plan (ITP), including auditing Trade Partner's QC inspections and tracking supporting documentation.
• Coordinate 3rd Party Testing activities and discuss issues/concerns. Track and log all 3rd Party Special Inspections using Smartsheet Work Apps.
• Track and log all AHJ inspections using Smartsheet Work Apps and ensure all AHJ Inspection documentation is properly filed in the Project Management software.
• Monitor deficiencies and assist the Project Team to verify and document effective implementation of corrective actions for each deficiency.
• Assist with entering, tracking, documenting and closing punch items within the Punch List tool.
• Share lessons learned with the project team, trade partners, and other Ryan Mission Critical project teams.

Skills & Competencies

• Mission‑critical mindset and attention to detail with the ability to handle a variety of project tasks.
• Excellent communication with trade partners and project team members.
• High level of professionalism, honesty, and integrity.
• Knowledge and experience with project management software like Procore, AutoDesk, CxAlloy, Bluebeam, Smartsheet.

Candidate Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in architectural, civil, structural engineering or construction management.
• Previous construction quality control experience is preferred.
• Candidate must be willing to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts / Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Ryan Foundation - charitable matching funds
• Paid Time for Volunteer Events

Eligibility

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.