Quality Specialist
About The Position
Henkels & McCoy West is seeking a Quality Specialist to inspect power and radio/communication construction projects, review and edit inspection checklists, instruct teams on adherence to customer standards, and support customer satisfaction with H&M Quality Programs and Construction Controls. The role is suited to someone with a utilities, telecommunications, construction, and/or QA/QC background who can inspect work performed by field crews and verify that processes comply with established specifications and standards. The specialist is expected to solve problems through effective communication, explain the benefits of “First Time Quality,” and work effectively with geographically dispersed, semi-autonomous groups throughout the region. This is a field position requiring 100% travel to sites throughout the Pacific Northwest. The position involves regular work in active construction environments, site walks, inspections, and audits across multiple job sites. Work may involve varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and active equipment, and requires following company and site-specific safety requirements, including use of required personal protective equipment. Hours may be flexible, including early mornings or extended shifts, as project schedules dictate.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 to 4 years of experience in construction quality control, inspection, field operations, or a related role within utility, infrastructure, or heavy civil construction.
- Associate degree or equivalent years of experience.
- Basic to working knowledge of construction quality control practices, contract specifications, and applicable industry standards.
- Ability to verify that work meets project requirements and maintain accurate, complete, and auditable quality documentation.
- General understanding of how quality systems support business operations, project performance, and risk mitigation within a regional or divisional structure.
- Experience assisting management with compliance to company policies, procedures, and established quality programs.
- Ability to track material quantities and accurately document usage in accordance with project and client requirements.
- Experience completing construction quality checklists, inspection forms, testing documentation, and related project records.
- Familiarity with required testing and inspection activities and ability to verify that specification-mandated testing is performed and documented.
- Ability to collaborate with Project Management, Quality, and field personnel to ensure adequate quality support for assigned projects.
- Willingness and ability to identify, document, and report nonconforming work to management in a timely and professional manner.
- Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and ability to support improvements to internal and external quality systems.
- Ability and willingness to work regularly in an active construction field environment, including exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and active equipment.
- Ability to perform site walks, inspections, and audits across multiple job sites within the assigned region.
- Willingness and ability to travel locally and regionally as required to support project needs; the role requires 100% travel to sites throughout the Pacific Northwest.
- Ability to follow company and site-specific safety requirements, including consistent use of required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings or extended shifts, as dictated by project schedules.
Responsibilities
- Ensure work performed on assigned projects meets contract specifications and/or typical industry standards, and document quality control.
- Understand the business and its context, and manage implications related to quality within the assigned region or division.
- Assist management in ensuring compliance with Henkels & McCoy established policies and procedures.
- Track material quantities and document them accurately.
- Complete, maintain, and submit required construction checklists.
- Ensure all testing required by specifications is performed.
- Work with Project Management to ensure adequate Quality department support for projects.
- Inform management of work that is noncompliant.
- Work with management to improve internal and external quality systems.
- Inspect power and radio/communication construction projects.
- Review and edit inspection checklists and instruct on adherence to customer standards.
Benefits
- 401(k) Plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Voluntary Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid time off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
