Quality Specialist, AFG

JE Dunn Construction; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Disability accommodations

Professional non-union benefits

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction is seeking an entry-level QA professional to join the Advanced Facilities Group in Iowa City. You will support safety and quality plans, assist in QA documentation, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure material quality on large data center, industrial, and manufacturing projects.

The role emphasizes plan reading, adherence to schedules, and collaboration with project teams. A BA/BS in architecture or construction management is preferred, with 0–2 years of construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or related field required.
• 0–2 years construction experience preferred (internships ok).
• Ability to read plans, drawings and specifications; MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Supports safety and quality plans and culture on site.
• Participates in project quality plans and status reports.
• Maintains documentation of QA processes and test results.
• Coordinates with suppliers to maintain quality standards for materials.
• Assists in constructability reviews under supervision.
• Attends pre-planning, pre-installation and progress meetings.
• Conducts site walk-throughs to ensure contract compliance.

Skills

Safety culture

Communication

Deadline focus

Quality control

MS Office

Plans reading

Education

Bachelor's degree in architecture

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

QA tools

JE Dunn M/E tools

Job description

Best People + Right Culture. These are the driving forces behind JE Dunn’s success.

By hiring inspired people, giving them interesting and challenging work, enabling them with innovative tools, and letting them share in the company’s rewards, we’ve found a sustainable way to grow in our industry for the last 100+ years.

Our diverse teams around the country strive to enrich lives through inspired people and places everyday, and we need inspired people like you to join us in building authentic partnerships.

JE Dunn’s Advanced Facilities Group (AFG) combines Mission Critical, Advanced Industries, and Industrial & Manufacturing into one high-performing team focused on cutting-edge work to serve innovative clients on large Industrial & Manufacturing, Data Center, and Semiconductor projects. As part of the Advanced Facilities team, you'll work on some of the most advanced construction projects across the country, growing your career alongside our diverse team of industry professionals.

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

• Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety and quality plans and culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment through individual actions and setting an example for others
• Participates in the project specific quality plan, project specific water intrusion plan, and project quality status report
• Ensures that comprehensive documentation of quality assurance processes, test results and corrective actions taken
• Collaborates with suppliers to establish and maintain quality standards for incoming materials
• Gains knowledge of design documents in order to identify potential quality problems to assist in developing constructability review reports
• Develops performance of project site observations to ensure specifications and expectations are met and work is completed in a quality and timely manner
• Develops comprehension of how to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies
• Utilizes basic understanding of project Contract Documents
• May provide coordination and oversight to the project specific quality plan
• Attends pre-planning, pre-installation and progress meetings
• Conducts regular walk-through observations of construction sites to ensure compliance with the contract documents, manufacturers’ instructions and industry standards
• Investigates non-compliant conditions; confers with supervisor or other Quality team staff members to determine root cause and provide recommendations in work processes to eliminate reoccurrence
• Utilizes internal quality assurance systems and tools to prepare reports for field superintendents, project managers and subcontractors detailing compliant and non-compliant quality conditions
• Assists with the documentation of quality related information
• May conduct basic constructability reviews under direct supervision
• May help schedule and witness third party compliance inspections and performance verification testing
• May assist in coordinating other JE Dunn teams, including VDC, Quality Group, Safety, Offsite prefabrication, and Self-Perform

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to successfully meet deadlines
• Ability to deliver quality through attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications
• Proficiency in basic JE Dunn construction M/E tools and software
• Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management
• Knowledge of quality management systems, standards and methodologies
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to become familiar with relevant industry regulations and standards
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, internally and externally

Education

• Bachelor's degree in architecture, construction management or related field (Required)
• In lieu of the above requirements, equivalent relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

• 0-2 years construction experience and/or summer internship/co-op experience in construction (Preferred)

Working Environment

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours to meet business needs
• May require periods of overnight travel
• Normal office environment, but may be exposed to extreme conditions (hot or cold)
• Frequent activity: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Viewing Computer Screen
• Occasional activity: Bending, Reaching above Shoulder

Benefits Information

The benefits package aligned to this position is Professional Non-Union.

JE Dunn Construction is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected category. JE Dunn Construction is a background screening, drug-free workplace.

JE Dunn provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

JE Dunn Construction Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or agencies. Any resume submitted to any employee of JE Dunn Construction without a prior written search agreement will be considered unsolicited and the property of JE Dunn Construction Company. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• For this opportunity, JE Dunn Construction will not sponsor an applicant for work visa status or employment authorization, nor will we offer any immigration-related support for this position (including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN-1 or TN-2, E-3, O-1, or future sponsorship for U.S. lawful permanent residence status.)***