Assistant Quality Control Manager-Heavy Civil
About The Position
The Assistant Quality Control Manager supports a major heavy civil construction project in Lukeville, Arizona. Working closely with the Quality Control Manager and project leadership, this role helps ensure construction activities, documentation, materials, and field operations meet contract requirements and established quality standards. The position supports quality management throughout preconstruction, construction, and closeout, and balances field and office responsibilities in a demanding heavy civil environment. The employer is a well-established heavy civil construction organization operating across the United States. It specializes in complex infrastructure and sitework projects, including highways, bridges, DOT work, power plants, dams and reservoirs, and underground utilities. The organization works with government agencies, municipalities, and private-sector clients on projects ranging from $1 million to more than $100 million.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of construction quality control experience, including 2–3 years in heavy civil construction.
- Experience with heavy civil or sitework projects such as highways, bridges, DOT infrastructure, utilities, dams, or similar work.
- Familiarity with soil and concrete testing and field inspection procedures.
- Strong understanding of construction specifications, tolerances, means and methods, and civil/structural concepts.
- Knowledge of applicable industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with audits, compliance, risk assessment, and quality documentation.
- Ability to interpret contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and inspectors.
- Ability to balance field and office responsibilities in a demanding heavy civil environment.
- Strong commitment to safety and adherence to established safety protocols.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field is highly preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the Quality Control 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.
- Provide guidance to project teams regarding QC procedures and contract requirements.
- Support internal production monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with implementation of site safety programs and maintain a strong focus on safety.
- Support quality management activities throughout preconstruction, construction, and closeout.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in quality systems and processes.
Benefits
- $110,000–$125,000 base salary.
- 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.
- Voluntary Life and AD&D buy-up options.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Additional company benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
