What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Control Engineer position at Embark Recruiting Solutions?
Title: Quality Control Engineer
Location: Columbus, OH
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Our client, a large commercial construction general contractor in Columbus OH, has an immediate need for a Quality Control Engineer. The Quality Control Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining our client’s quality assurance and control program across projects. This role ensures that all work meets specifications, client standards & policy, industry standards, and client expectations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Quality Management
- Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific Quality Control Plan in compliance with company policies, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
- Perform drawing and specification constructability and quality reviews.
- Conduct and document proactive QAQC actions such as pre-installation meetings, first work inspections, material verifications, benchmarks, mock-ups, etc. to ensure materials, workmanship, and installation methods meet approved specifications.
- Perform field quality control activities such as field inspections and punch lists.
- Review submittals for quality compliance.
- Ensure proper implementation and documentation of onsite testing and inspections.
- Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain accurate and detailed quality records, including inspection reports, test results, and deficiency logs within the Autodesk Construction Cloud Platform.
- Track and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality-related closeout documents.
- Prepare quality-related reports for project management, owners, and regulatory agencies as required.
- Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure quality requirements are understood and met.
- Coordinate with third-party inspectors, testing agencies, and commissioning authorities.
- Support project managers and superintendents in resolving quality-related issues promptly.
- Prepare QAQC Reports for senior leaderships review.
- Continuous Improvement
- Identify recurring quality issues and recommend process improvements.
- Assist in training field personnel and subcontractors on quality control procedures and best practices.
- Participate in project closeout reviews and lessons-learned sessions.
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or related field is preferred, but not required.
- 3 years of quality control experience in commercial construction, preferably with a general contractor/construction manager.
- Strong knowledge of construction methods, building codes, and industry standards (ICC, ASTM, ACI, etc.).
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and construction project management software. Experience with Autodesk Construction Cloud, OpenSpace, PlanGrid, and Bluebeam is particularly helpful.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Certifications such as OSHA 30, CCQMP, CCQM, CQM-C, or LEED accreditation are preferred but not required.
- Building envelope expertise (Certifications such as BESI, NEBB, etc. are preferred, but not required).