QA/QC Engineer

BCCI•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a QA/QC Engineer to support construction quality on mission-critical projects, including data centers. This is an on-site role working with project teams, trade partners, and inspectors to verify installation quality, resolve deficiencies, maintain inspection and testing records, and support commissioning and project turnover. Assigned scopes may include civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) work or mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems, depending on the candidate’s expertise and project needs. Discipline specialists are welcome, while experience across multiple disciplines is preferred. The ideal candidate brings strong technical skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving. Ajax Building Company is a commercial contractor founded in 1958, delivering projects across the Southeast in healthcare, K–12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission-critical, and other institutional markets. The company describes its culture as collaborative and team-oriented, with meaningful responsibility, exposure to diverse projects, and opportunities for career advancement. Ajax is part of STO Building Group, whose companies employ more than 4,000 people across offices in the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland.

Requirements

At least three years of construction quality assurance or quality control experience.
Experience supporting quality activities in one or more construction disciplines, including civil, structural, and architectural (CSA), mechanical, or electrical.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and technical documents in the candidate’s area of expertise.
Working knowledge of construction methods, materials, inspection and testing processes, and applicable codes and standards relevant to assigned scopes.
Experience documenting inspections, tracking deficiencies, and coordinating corrective actions.
Ability to recognize coordination issues between disciplines and work with appropriate specialists to resolve them.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, close attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Clear verbal and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with project teams, trade partners, inspectors, and owner representatives.
Ability to work on-site at an active construction project and perform regular field inspections.

Nice To Haves

Experience on data center, mission-critical, large commercial, or healthcare projects.
Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
Experience across multiple construction disciplines.
Familiarity with commissioning readiness, construction closeout, and turnover documentation.
Familiarity with quality management and construction software, including Autodesk Construction Cloud/ACC Build and Smartsheet.
Quality certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C).

Responsibilities

Support implementation and ongoing execution of project-specific quality plans, procedures, and inspection requirements.
Review construction drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and manufacturer requirements to understand acceptance criteria and identify potential quality concerns.
Conduct and document field inspections within assigned scopes to verify that materials, equipment, and installations meet approved project requirements.
Support quality reviews of assigned CSA or MEP work, potentially including sitework, concrete, structural systems, building envelope, interior finishes, or critical building systems, coordinating with discipline specialists and trade partners.
Participate in quality walks, pre-installation meetings, and first-install reviews to establish expectations before and during construction.
Coordinate and track required third-party inspections, testing activities, quality checklists, and supporting documentation.
Maintain the project’s definable features of work log and related quality meeting schedules with project and field teams.
Identify and document deficiencies and nonconforming work, communicate issues to appropriate team members, and track corrective actions through verified completion.
Verify inspections, testing, and corrective actions within assigned scopes are completed and documented before work is concealed or subsequent construction activities proceed.
Coordinate with other quality team members to identify and address issues where construction disciplines overlap.
Maintain accurate inspection reports, testing records, photographs, deficiency logs, and other quality documentation in designated project platforms.
Prepare quality status reports covering inspection progress, open issues, recurring concerns, and corrective action status.
Support commissioning readiness by tracking installation deficiencies, verifying completion of assigned quality checks, and organizing required documentation.
Assist with punch list tracking, final inspections, and collection of quality records for project closeout and turnover.
Coordinate quality training related to upcoming work and share lessons learned to help prevent recurring issues.
Reinforce Ajax’s commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork while supporting a proactive quality culture.
Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.