Quality Engineer

Pepper Construction•Des Plaines, IL

About The Position

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

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Daily work schedule is typically between 8AM – 5PM.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of or experience with building enclosures, concrete, drywall framing, life safety, and flooring are a plus.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
Leads project Quality pre-installation meetings with Trade Partners.
Works with subcontractors to develop and implement Trade Partner Job Specific Quality Plans.
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.
Conducts constructability reviews of future jobs to identify risks and incorporate lessons learned and best practices before construction starts.
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.
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.