Quality Engineer

Pepper Construction • Des Plaines, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Pepper Construction is building a culture of quality where project teams and trade partners take ownership of the work and build it right the first time. Our Quality Department team members provide industry-leading expertise and advice, lead the quality process and are a valuable resource to our project teams. Our company vision is to deliver the ultimate experience to our clients, trade partners, and each other while being leaders in our industry and community. Our Quality team plays a big part in achieving this vision.
A typical week for a Quality Engineer may include the following:
Running preinstallation meetings with our trade partners
Walking a jobsite to evaluate construction work in-place
Writing quality observation reports following a site visit
Performing a constructability review for a future project
Developing a job specific quality plan with a project team
The quality engineer is always on the go and generally sets their own schedule, typically managing the quality process for several projects at a time.
Pepper’s Quality Department leads internal training for our project managers and superintendents to keep our quality culture fresh and present the details of a technical topic.
The ideal Quality Engineer is a sharp, curious, problem-solver and an excellent communicator. They are interested in the details of construction and seek to understand the best way to put things together. The Quality Engineer serves as a resource to the project team in the areas of project delivery, constructability, workflow and sequencing, and proper installation techniques.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience: 3-5 years’ experience in Construction Management, Design, Construction Technology, or Construction Testing. Strong background and understanding of Construction Documents and Submittals. A general understanding of the construction process and how buildings go together is required. Knowledge of or experience with building enclosures, concrete, drywall framing, life safety, and flooring are a plus.
• Attributes: Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong curiosity for how systems operate together. Always maintains a calm demeanor. Able to explain things clearly both verbally and in writing. Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Travel: Able to travel throughout Northern Illinois but will typically be home every night. Pepper will provide a company vehicle or stipend for local travel. Overnight travel is required a few times per year for conferences.
• Physical Requirements: Must be able to visit and work within an active multi-level construction site, including the use of ladders, scaffolds, and lifts. Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time when necessary. Must be able to wear personal protective equipment for several hours per day.
• Schedule: Daily work schedule is typically between 8AM – 5PM.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Building Enclosure Certifications such as Registered Roof Observer (RRO), Registered Exterior Wall Observer (REWO), Certified Air Barrier Specialist (CABS) are a plus. Concrete certifications from ACI are a plus.
• Knowledge of or experience with building enclosures, concrete, drywall framing, life safety, and flooring are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Teams: Leads Project Teams in developing the Job Specific Quality Plan. Reviews Construction Documents, Specifications, Shop Drawings, and Submittals with the intent to identify challenges and opportunities.
• Assist Trade Partners: Leads project Quality pre-installation meetings with Trade Partners. Works with subcontractors to develop and implement Trade Partner Job Specific Quality Plans.
• Conduct Quality Site Visits: Reviews and documents work in the field. Photographs and discusses work in place with the project team. Writes reports for each site visit, providing directions and suggestions to correct improper work-in-place.
• Assist in Preconstruction: Conducts constructability reviews of future jobs to identify risks and incorporate lessons learned and best practices before construction starts.
• Education & Growth: Participates in education and growth opportunities to remain relevant and aware of current trends affecting construction and quality. Attend industry events in the local area and out of town events four to five times a year.
• Expertise: The Quality Engineer will have a general understanding of all elements of construction but will develop focused expertise in building enclosure, concrete, metal stud framing and drywall, flooring, and life safety systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees