Senior Quality Control Engineer – Field Leader

Hensel Phelps; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid medical insurance

401(K) retirement plan

Annual bonus program

Employee cell phone or allowance

Job summary

Hensel Phelps in Oak Ridge is seeking a Lead Quality Control Engineer to manage the QC process on projects, applying policies and procedures, and mentoring junior engineers when needed. This safety-sensitive role requires strong judgment and a deep understanding of contract documents, codes, and specifications.

You will lead RFIs, track daily test and inspection schedules, review non-conforming work, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience on large commercial construction projects
• Strong communication skills
• Technically experienced and capable of comprehending the specifications, standards, and code requirements for all disciplines (i.e., architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical)
• Computer software – Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel-based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Review and update the project quality process log (QPL) and provide comments to the QC manager
• Under the oversight of the PS, direct the removal and replacement of non-conforming work and stop work not in compliance with the contract
• Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes
• Submit and review RFIs to ensure changes are implemented in the field
• Receive trade partner test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated daily test and inspection schedule
• Actively participate in the work completion tagging process, in‑house punch list process and the pre‑final punch list process to document deficient items in the field
• Audit trade partner quality control procedures and participate in the quality recognition program
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement process (CIP) and lessons learned and be a leading advocate for these programs
• Perform safety and housekeeping inspections through the SAFE program.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Quality control management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering, architecture or construction management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Prolog

Primavera

AutoCAD

Job description

Hensel Phelps in Oak Ridge is seeking a Lead Quality Control Engineer to manage the QC process on projects, applying policies and procedures, and mentoring junior engineers when needed. This safety-sensitive role requires strong judgment and a deep understanding of contract documents, codes, and specifications.

You will lead RFIs, track daily test and inspection schedules, review non-conforming work, and support continuous improvement initiatives.