Quality Inspector

Guy F. Atkinson Construction•Renton, WA

About The Position

Atkinson is seeking a Quality Inspector to support heavy civil construction projects by reviewing contract specifications and owner requirements and ensuring work complies with applicable local, state, and federal building codes. The role coordinates with trades and project stakeholders, processes daily project progress reports, and follows owner guidelines. The Quality Inspector also helps build a transparent, collaborative quality control team that delivers excellent results. This is an active, hands-on position split between construction sites and office work. Site work may involve uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, hoists, elevated or confined spaces, changing weather, moderate to loud noise, and moving mechanical equipment. Office responsibilities include computer work, document review, and meetings. The role requires following Atkinson Construction safety policies and applicable laws. It is a demanding, high-performance position that may require extended hours during critical project phases or client deadlines, as well as responsiveness to time-sensitive matters and emergencies outside regular working hours. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly drug tests are required.

Requirements

Three years of relevant work experience plus a technical or associate degree, or five years of relevant inspection experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Valid driver's license and a good driving record.
Ability to lift and carry materials up to 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to navigate active construction sites, including uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists.
Ability to perform physical tasks involving a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching.
Ability to communicate effectively and visually read plans and inspect work.
Ability to work extended hours when needed and respond to communications about time-sensitive matters or emergencies.
Commitment to follow company safety policies and procedures and applicable laws.
Alignment with Atkinson's Standards of Excellence, including being self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, collaborative, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, relationship-building, and able to develop people and teams and execute direction.

Nice To Haves

One or more of the following certifications: ICC, ACI, Nuclear Gauge, WABO, WAQTC, and/or CWI.

Responsibilities

Partner with the project team to understand, plan, and implement contract drawings and specifications.
Collaborate with the owner, design team, and contractors to ensure quality and timely project construction and completion.
Implement and manage the Three Phases of Control Quality Control Plan.
Oversee submittal review and approval.
Schedule and conduct preparatory, initial-phase, and follow-up quality control meetings.
Control documents related to quality control functions.
Inspect and verify materials and document construction activities for compliance with the contract.
Manage the inspections process.
Coordinate third-party testing agents and interface with the owner's representatives as required.
Track and maintain a project deficiency log.
Manage the punch list process.
Oversee project closeout deliverables, including training and O&Ms.
Confer directly with the executive management team.
Encourage, lead, and/or participate in staff training and development.
Develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win appropriate work.
Anticipate stakeholder needs, desires, and goals and exceed their expectations.