Lead Quality Control Engineer - Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving
Hensel Phelps
Employee‑owned general contractor and construction manager building landmark projects across sectors.
Ensure quality and code compliance for structural steel, reinforced concrete, and civil paving.
22 days ago ago
$150,000 - $300,000
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Irvine, CA
Onsite
Company Size
4,700 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Project Management
Engineering
Architecture
Design
Technical Services
General Contractor
Sector Specialisms
Aviation
Education
Government
Critical Environment
Role
Description
field inspection
quality audits
test coordination
issue resolution
daily reporting
compliance review
Be fully aware of the contract, plans, specifications and applicable codes.
Participate in the selection process for outside testing contractors and verify adherence to testing standards, frequency and documentation. Coordinate third party testing agency activities with Hensel Phelps and the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work trade partners. Coordinate and schedule for source inspections.
Assist with the development of the preparatory meeting agendas and participate in the preparatory meeting prior to the start of each the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving definable feature of work. Review and maintain the project quality process log (QPL).
Interface daily with Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving trade partners, the owner’s inspection staff, and applicable Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure all work complies with the project’s contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes and standards.
Interface directly with owner's quality assurance and management on all quality-related issues.
Provide daily reports to the Quality Control Manager detailing inspection activities, issue tracking and resolution status, coordination activities with trade partners and AHJs, and overall compliance with contract documents, project specifications, and applicable codes.
Audit the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work trade partner quality control procedures. Report chronic problems with trade partner work or quality control programs to upper management.
Participate actively in all phases of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving system implementation, including startup, material verification, full installation, system testing, and inspection processes. Ensure all work is performed in accordance with the contract documents, project specifications, and all applicable codes and standards through completion of their scope of work.
Participate in the start-up and implementation of the six-step quality control/safety process for the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work. This includes the start-up and implementation of the site-specific quality program to include the quality control plan, quality process log, test register and quality point files. Participate in Lead the weekly QC meetings and trade partner foreman meeting as directed by the QC Manager.
The individual in this position will periodically walk, kneel, sit, crouch, reach, stoop, read/see, speak, push, pull, lift, stand, and finger/type. The frequency of each action varies by workflow and office activity.
Collaborate with Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving trade partners to actively participate in issue resolution, ensuring timely identification, communication, and closure of field-related challenges to maintain project schedule and quality standards.
Support and participate in shop fabrication and inspection visits as necessary to ensure that Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems are fabricated in compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes prior to installation.
Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, phone, computer, and computer printer.
Constantly reads written communications and views mail submissions. Will also need to read blueprints and take/verify field measurements.
Stooping – Bending the body downward and forward by the spine at the waist.
Review and participate in all Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving initial and follow-up inspection reports, and close-in inspection results.
Proactively identify field issues related to Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems and track all deficiencies noted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ). Verify that all corrective actions have been completed through direct field verification and maintain thorough documentation of issue resolution and compliance.
Document and submit a daily report of quality control activity for the Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving scope of work.
Constantly computes, analyzes, and conceptualizes mathematical calculations and formulas.
Climbing – Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding and ramps at various heights.
Conduct daily on-site pre-inspections of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving work scopes to verify that installation and testing requirements are being met in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and applicable codes through to completion.
Receive trade partner test and inspection requests and produce a coordinated test and inspection schedule.
Requirements
engineering degree
cwi
icc certifications
5+ years
autocad
communication
Preferred: A 4-year degree in civil or structural engineering, architecture or construction management, or similar experience in a related position.
ICC EC Soils
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician — Grade I
ICC S2 Structural Welding
Visual acuity and ability to operate a vehicle as certified and appropriate.
Verification of Work Authorization and Employment Eligibility
Minimum of 5 years field experience in Quality Control, installation, and inspection of Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Background Checks for Badging/Security Clearances (if applicable)
Computer software - Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel based templates, Prolog, Primavera and AutoCAD.
Walking - The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, boxes, cabinets, etc.
Must be technically experienced and capable of understanding specifications, standards, and code requirements related to Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving disciplines.
ICC S1 Structural Steel and Bolting
Balancing – Ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling and to walk, stand or crouch.
Strong communication skills.
Other relevant certifications related to Structural Steel, Reinforced Concrete, and Civil Paving systems
Frequently exposed to noisy environments and outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.
Physical Exam (if applicable)
ICC Category 49 Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
Valid Driver’s License.
Benefits
Substance Abuse Screening
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
verification of work authorization and employment eligibility
substance abuse screening
physical exam (if applicable)
background checks for badging/security clearances (if applicable)