Quality Control Specialist - Federal Construction

Absher Construction•Tacoma, WA

15h•$100,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

At Absher Construction, quality is built into every project from the ground up. As a Quality Control Specialist, you’ll support execution of the project-specific Quality Control program within a designated discipline such as Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Structural. Working as an extension of the Quality Control Manager, you’ll help ensure work complies with contract documents, inspection requirements, and quality standards while supporting successful project delivery. This is a field-based role for someone who takes pride in precision, technical excellence, and doing things right the first time.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management and 2+ years of related construction experience in similar work OR 5+ years of related field experience as a technician or supervisor supporting civil features of work
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and 2+ years of related construction experience OR 5+ years supervising mechanical features of work in the field with a construction company
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering and 2+ years of related construction experience OR 5+ years supervising electrical features of work in the field with a construction company
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis preferred) or Construction Management and 2+ years of related construction experience OR 5+ years supervising structural features of work in the field with a construction company
Experience participating in field inspections and quality control activities related to assigned discipline
Ability to support Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections as part of the Three-Phase Control process
Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, submittals, and technical documentation
Experience documenting deficiencies and supporting corrective action
Ability to be physically present on active jobsites to support inspections, QC meetings, training events, and owner/government acceptance activities
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to assigned project sites

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal construction projects governed by United States Army Corps of Engineers and/or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command standards
Familiarity with Definable Features of Work (DFOW) and Three-Phase Control processes
Experience supporting commissioning, critical systems, or government acceptance inspections
Proficiency using construction management software and field technology tools

Responsibilities

Support execution of discipline-specific quality control activities on active projects
Participate in Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections for assigned Definable Features of Work (DFOWs)
Inspect work for compliance with plans, specifications, codes, and contract requirements
Identify quality concerns early and support corrective action with the project team
Support testing, inspection documentation, deficiency tracking, and closeout requirements
Participate in QC meetings, training events, commissioning activities, and owner or government inspections
Coordinate with subcontractors, field teams, and inspectors to uphold quality standards
Support the Quality Control Manager in maintaining documentation and compliance requirements