Quality Specialist – Construction QA for Facilities

J.E. Dunn Construction Company; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Quality Specialist to support the Advanced Facilities Group on diverse industrial projects. The role emphasizes QA plan adherence, documentation, and collaboration with suppliers to maintain high quality standards.

The position requires up to 2 years in construction, strong communication, and ability to read plans. You will join a safety-focused team delivering quality work on time, with opportunities for growth within a national contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, construction management or related field.
• 0-2 years construction experience and/or internship preferred.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to read plans, drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Participates in project quality plans and status reports.
• Maintains documentation of QA processes, test results and corrective actions.
• Collaborates with suppliers to establish quality standards for materials.
• Develops site observations to verify conformance with specs and schedules.
• Reviews design documents to identify potential quality issues and assist in constructability reviews.
• Supports coordination among JE Dunn teams (VDC, Quality, Safety, Offsite prefabrication).

Skills

Quality Assurance

Documentation

Communication

Root cause analysis

Read plans/drawings

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or construction management

Equivalent experience considered

Tools

M/E tools

JE Dunn tools

Job description

JE Dunn Construction Company is seeking a Quality Specialist to support the Advanced Facilities Group on diverse industrial projects. The role emphasizes QA plan adherence, documentation, and collaboration with suppliers to maintain high quality standards.

The position requires up to 2 years in construction, strong communication, and ability to read plans. You will join a safety-focused team delivering quality work on time, with opportunities for growth within a national contractor.