Assistant Quality Control Manager - Heavy Civil

About the role

A well-established heavy civil construction organization with operations across the United States is hiring an Assistant Quality Control Manager to support a major heavy civil project in Lukeville, Arizona. Working closely with the Quality Control Manager and project leadership, the role ensures that construction activities, documentation, materials and field operations meet contract requirements and quality standards. The position suits a quality-focused construction professional who wants more responsibility in a large-scale heavy civil environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the QC Manager across all aspects of project quality control
• Review and prepare design, contract and construction documents
• Implement QA/QC procedures through submittals, RFIs, inspections and field testing
• Review drawings, specifications and shop drawings for compliance with contract tolerances
• Monitor subcontractor work and provide field quality oversight
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors and clients to resolve quality issues
• Maintain accurate project documentation, reports and electronic field records
• Assist with daily construction reports, submittals, transmittals and subcontract/PO documentation
• Guide project teams on QC procedures and contract requirements
• Support internal production monitoring, analysis and reporting, and assist with site safety programs
• Support quality management during preconstruction, construction and closeout, and identify continuous improvement opportunities

Required profile

• 5+ years of construction quality control experience, including 2-3 years in heavy civil construction
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field highly preferred but not required
• Experience with heavy civil/sitework projects such as highways, bridges, DOT infrastructure, utilities, dams or similar work
• Strong understanding of construction specifications, tolerances, means and methods, and civil/structural concepts
• Knowledge of industry codes, standards and regulatory requirements
• Ability to interpret contract drawings, specifications and shop drawings
• Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, and ability to balance field and office work

Required skills

• Familiarity with soil and concrete testing and field inspection procedures
• Experience with audits, compliance, risk assessment and quality documentation
• Effective communication with project teams, subcontractors, clients and inspectors

What we offer

• Base salary of $110,000-$125,000
• Per diem of $100-$200 per week
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary company match and 100% immediate vesting
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance, plus voluntary buy-up options
• Short- and long-term disability, paid time off and paid holidays