Quality Control Assistant - Heavy Civil

About the role

A well-established heavy civil construction and sitework organization, which delivers complex infrastructure projects for government, state and private clients, is hiring a Quality Control Assistant in Campo, California. The role supports the Quality Control Manager and project team on a major heavy civil project, covering inspections, testing, documentation, submittals, RFIs, subcontractor oversight and contract compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Assist the QC Manager with all aspects of project quality control
• Review and prepare design and construction documents
• Support QA/QC protocols through submittals, RFIs, inspections and field testing
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project specifications and quality standards
• Provide field oversight of subcontractors and maintain accurate quality documentation, reports and electronic records
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors and clients to resolve quality issues
• Help with daily construction reports, submittals, transmittals and subcontract/PO documentation
• Review contract drawings, specifications and shop drawings for tolerance compliance
• Support production monitoring, analysis and reporting, and help implement project safety programs
• Guide project personnel on QC procedures and support quality management from preconstruction to closeout

Required profile

• 3+ years of construction quality control experience, preferably in heavy civil
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related field highly preferred but not required
• Experience with heavy civil/sitework such as highways, bridges, DOT infrastructure, utilities, dams or similar
• Familiarity with soil and/or concrete testing, and with field testing, inspection procedures, specifications, tolerances, means and methods, and civil/structural concepts
• Understanding of project scopes, budgets and schedules

Required skills

• Familiarity with industry codes, standards and regulations
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance and risk assessment
• Ability to handle both field and office engineering responsibilities
• Analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail

What we offer

• Salary of $85,000-$125,000
• $100-$200 per day per diem
• 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