Quality Control Technician

F.H. Paschen•Chicago, IL

14d•$70,000 - $90,000

About The Position

F.H. Paschen has over 115 years of experience in the construction industry. You’ve driven on highways we paved, you’ve travelled through airports we modernized, you’ve commuted through rail stations we constructed, and your children learn in schools we built. But we are MORE than that. We offer MORE Versatility —as we work in any industry, offering any delivery method and service. We operate with MORE Tenacity —as we maneuver through tight schedules, spaces, and budgets. We provide MORE Ingenuity —by creating solutions to solve your greatest challenges. And we perform with MORE Pride—in focusing on safety and quality, and in offering more opportunities for our communities and diverse populations to build with us. We deliver far more than just on time and on budget—we deliver with MORE Paschen . Position Overview: Primary Function: To perform, oversee and/or assist in inspection and testing of a variety of quality control activities and functions of a project; to record and document quality control activities and maintain quality records as directed by the Quality Control Manager.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of related quality assurance/quality control, inspection or operations experience in the construction industry.
Good working knowledge of industry Building standards, Bridge and Highway standards and federal/local government agencies quality control requirements and specifications.
Ability to effectively work well with Testing Agencies, subcontractors and project staff members.
Good verbal/written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and the ability to assess whether work meets contract requirements for acceptance or rejection."
Strong analytical skills with an aptitude for anticipating and finding problems.
Ability to self-start and initiate work.
Ability to work in a high performance and fast-paced environment.
Ability to manage and prioritize simultaneous projects.
Ability and knowledge of use of a computer.
Good knowledge and use of word processing and spreadsheet software programs.
Flexibility and tolerance for constantly changing demands and work hours.
Must have a good command of the English language, both written and verbal
Must be able to comprehend an extensive variety of instructions, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

QA/QC certifications, inspection certifications and/or related certifications are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or assist inspection and testing of project quality control activities to ensure compliance.
Monitor field work performed by Independent Testing Agencies.
Perform receiving inspections of material to be used in project work and compare with approved submittals.
Monitor subcontractor work to ensure compliance with company standards, project contract requirements and industry standards when applicable.
Report any work deficiencies and/or non-conforming work to Quality Control Manager.
Coordinate with superintendent for quality inspection and testing needs.
Prepare reports and quality records in compliance with company quality procedures.
Prepare owner required quality documentation in compliance with owner requirements.
Process, file and maintain project quality control documentation and owner required quality documentation.
Develop understanding/working knowledge of company quality control program and applicable industry standards.
Develop understanding of project quality requirements and specifications.
Participate in internal/external quality control audits.
Participate in the Three Phases of Construction Quality Control Review project schedule for quality inspection and testing needs.
Attend weekly owner progress meetings when required.
Attend weekly subcontractor meetings when required.
Attend pre-activity meetings prior to start of work.
Other duties as assigned.
Other duties as assigned.