Quality Inspector, CWI

MasTec Inc•Boise, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector conducts and documents inspections in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring reports are accurate, legible, and traceable to their field locations. The role works with the project team to support quality objectives and build effective working relationships with the owner, the owner’s representative, and Company site supervision. The position reports to the site Quality Manager or Quality Field Operations Manager, as applicable, and indirectly to the Senior Manager of Quality Control. It is based at the project site in Boise, Idaho, and requires travel of up to 100%. Typical hours are 50 per week, with schedules subject to project requirements. The inspector supports quality control documentation and procedures, reviews construction plans and specifications, prepares inspection reports, and coordinates inspection activities with agencies and third-party testing providers. The role also supports quality meetings and tracking of deficiencies and punch-list items. It calls for familiarity with construction processes and trades, applicable codes and standards, construction management platforms, and strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication. The position involves physically demanding site work, potentially for shifts of up to 12 hours and in changing outdoor conditions. Duties may require lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, repetitive physical activity, movement through confined or uneven areas, and working at heights while using required personal protective and fall-protection equipment.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in a QA/QC role; education toward an engineering or technical degree may substitute for this experience.
At least 5 years of experience in a construction environment.
Training and practical knowledge of construction trades.
Familiarity with general construction processes and terminology, including testing laboratory protocols, soils and concrete testing, asphalt paving, structural steel, mechanical work, welding, and general construction observations.
Knowledge of applicable codes and standards and project-specific health, safety, and regulatory requirements.
High proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated experience with construction management software platforms.
Proven capabilities with Bluebeam Revu.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence and document quality issues and activities.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from project managers, superintendents, clients, customers, and the general public.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to develop positive working relationships with project stakeholders.
Ability to work independently, take initiative, and apply critical thinking to quality issues.
Ability to perform physically demanding site work, including shifts up to 12 hours, frequent lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and work in changing outdoor conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety and fall-protection requirements, including when working at heights.
Ability to move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas; maintain balance; and perform tasks involving stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and climbing.
Ability to evaluate information against measurable standards, see details and slight differences in objects or drawings, visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings, and coordinate eyes, hands, and feet.
Ability to see and hear well, either naturally or with correction.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience with Smartsheet and InEight software.

Responsibilities

Conduct and document inspections in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), ensuring reports are accurate, legible, and traceable to field locations.
Support the project team in completing quality control documentation, following procedures, closing issues, and mitigating project risk.
Read and understand construction plans and specifications; identify errors, contradictions, or redundancies for resolution by others.
Conduct regularly scheduled QA/QC meetings; review deficiency and punch-list logs and other required items; maintain documentation and meeting minutes in the job folder.
Prepare reports on inspection activities and document quality-related issues and activities.
Schedule inspection activities in coordination with local, state, and governmental agencies and third-party testing providers.
Distinguish project specifications from standard codes and address project-specific requirements that do not meet minimum codes as necessary to protect Company interests.
Consult with the Director of Quality on issues or concerns beyond the inspector’s expertise.
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance and keep job-related certifications up to date.
Work independently and productively, taking initiative and ensuring assigned project resources are adequate and properly trained for their tasks.
Apply critical thinking to develop effective corrective actions for causes of quality incidents and address quality and safety issues diplomatically.
Perform other duties as assigned.