Road & Bridge Materials QA Coordinator

Orion Engineers, LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Job summary

Orion Engineers, PLLC seeks a dynamic Materials Coordinator to oversee QA/QC of materials for roadway and bridge projects, ensuring sampling, testing, approval, and documentation align with IDOT standards and Bureau of Materials procedures.

The role supports accurate pay quantities, project closeout, and compliance with safety and quality requirements on site and in the office environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in construction materials coordination, inspection, or documentation on highway or bridge work.

Responsibilities

• Review contract plans, special provisions, and IDOT specifications to identify material requirements, approved sources, and testing frequencies.
• Track material approvals against IDOT's qualified and approved product and source lists.
• Maintain the project's materials documentation in IDOT's required systems and formats, including test reports, certificates of compliance, and mill certifications.
• Review contractor submittals, mix designs (PCC and HMA), and shop drawings for completeness and conformance, and route them to the Resident Engineer and the Bureau of Materials as needed.
• Schedule and coordinate QC/QA sampling and testing with the contractor's QC staff, IDOT personnel, and approved labs.
• Monitor field and plant testing results, flag failing or borderline tests, and track corrective actions and re-tests.
• Verify delivered and installed quantities, and prepare documentation of quantities to support monthly pay estimates.
• Maintain the materials certification log and monitor contractor and subconsultant technician certifications for expiration.
• Prepare periodic reports on materials status, open approvals, and non-conforming material, and attend progress meetings.
• Assemble final materials records and certifications for project closeout and audit

Skills

Excel

Documentation tools

Attention to detail

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management

Illinois Certified Technician credentials (PCC I/II, HMA I/II, Aggregate Technician, S-33 Soils)

Tools

IDOT specifications systems

Tollway eBuilder

Document management systems

Job description

Orion Engineers, PLLC seeks a dynamic Materials Coordinator to oversee QA/QC of materials for roadway and bridge projects, ensuring sampling, testing, approval, and documentation align with IDOT standards and Bureau of Materials procedures.

The role supports accurate pay quantities, project closeout, and compliance with safety and quality requirements on site and in the office environment.