QC Engineer

Granite Construction • Tamuning, GU

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About The Position

The QC Engineer assists with implementing the Quality Control (QC) program on a federal construction project. Under the direction of the QC Manager, the role helps ensure onsite and offsite construction operations meet quality standards and contract-specific requirements through inspections, testing, documentation, and coordination. The position supports compliance with FAR 52.246-12, project drawings and specifications, approved submittals, and customer requirements.

The QC Engineer supports the QC system using client-required software, participates in the Three Phases of Control, reviews specifications and submittals, tracks quality records, and conducts field inspections. The position also helps identify and resolve deficiencies, coordinates with project stakeholders, maintains compliance documentation, and supports project closeout and turnover.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. CQM-C certification is recommended; employees without current or established certification should enroll in the course within their first year. Two or more years of construction, engineering, inspection, or quality control experience is preferred. The position involves regular talking and hearing; frequent standing, walking, sitting, and computer keyboard use; and occasional reaching and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, testing, inspection, and quality control practices.
• Strong organizational, documentation, communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and work effectively with project teams, customers, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF viewing/editing software such as Bluebeam or Adobe.
• Regular ability to talk and hear; frequent standing, walking, sitting, and use of hands to operate a computer keyboard; occasional reaching with hands and arms and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• CQM-C certification is recommended; if not current or established, the employee should enroll in the course within the first year of employment.
• Working knowledge of EM 385-1-1 and OSHA requirements.
• Two or more years of construction, engineering, inspection, or quality control experience.
• Federal construction experience and experience with QCS/RMS, eCMS, or similar owner-required systems.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining an effective QC system to ensure contract compliance using client-required software, including QCS/RMS, eCMS, or other designated systems.
• Support implementation of the Three Phases of Control: Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up.
• Conduct specification reviews and assist with developing, reviewing, and tracking submittals.
• Review test reports; maintain testing, submittal, and RFI logs; and prepare QC Daily Reports.
• Perform field inspections to verify materials, workmanship, and construction methods comply with contract documents and approved submittals.
• Identify deficiencies, support corrective actions, and verify their completion.
• Coordinate with testing laboratories, specialty inspectors, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Participate in Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings, audits, inspections, and quality reviews.
• Support compliance with applicable safety, hazard identification, environmental, and sustainability requirements, including EM 385-1-1 and OSHA.
• Maintain inspection records, test results, quality documentation, and compliance reports.
• Assist project teams with interpreting quality-related drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with job-site personnel, government representatives, subcontractors, testing companies, and technical staff.
• Support project closeout, final inspections, and turnover documentation.

Benefits

• Paid holidays and sick leave.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending plans, including the option to participate in an HSA or FSA.
• Special programs for musculoskeletal health and mental wellness.
• Two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross for salaried employees; Granite pays 100% of the premium for eligible employees and dependents enrolled in its most popular plan.
• 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans; immediate vesting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level