Quality Control Technician - CEI

WHAT LJA HAS TO OFFER

LJA is offering an exciting opportunity that will allow you to reach your full career potential. The structure of our organization is designed to amplify your capabilities while gaining the benefits of being an employee-owner. What truly sets this opportunity apart is the chance to collaborate every day with dedicated, skilled, and supportive leaders. Whether you are in the office, in the field, or behind the scenes, working at LJA gives you the chance to grow through hands-on experience and exposure to a broad range of clients and services.

WHAT MAKES LJA DIFFERENT

At LJA, our employee-owners take pride in their work and their workplace. We’re guided by leaders who foster a culture of respect, collaboration and a shared vision of success.  Our difference is evident in the experiences and opportunities we provide:

• Employee-owned. Client-focused
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Consistently ranked as a Top Workplace
• Internal recruitment team, in-house training, and a marketing department specific to our industry
• We celebrate flexibility, allowing every team and office to lead with their proven approach
• Our culture champions continuous learning and personal growth
• We believe success comes through constant evolution and communication
• We are passionate about having fun and making money, all while creating impact

POSITION OVERVIEW: As a Quality Control Technician at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for overseeing material compliance (material sourcing and testing documentation) on multiple projects. Streamline internal documentation to establish an easier system to use and audit. Be proactive and address material issues before they impact projects. Streamline relationships and communication with TxDOT offices and personnel.  Travel and support various offices statewide when required.

A TYPICAL DAY MIGHT INCLUDE:

• Perform deficiency reports biweekly to keep deficiencies low as possible
• Perform QMs to eliminate deficiencies
• Enter test results performed by field staff as needed
• Insure proper testing frequency and timely reporting
• Help review mix designs and submit to AO
• Enter and authorize designs upon AO acceptance
• Import required testing from labs and contractors to TxDOT systems
• Review and authorize all testing for projects in site manager
• Repair errors and incomplete tests performed by labs/inspectors
• Perform unauthorized and pending sample reports
• Correct missing, unauthorized, or pending samples in the system
• Receive and review material submittals from contractor
• Work with AO lab to pre-approve material/submittals
• Review S&T report to eliminate test that do not apply to various items
• Assist AO in delivery and tracking of materials to be sent to MTD
• Ensure labs are performing test and documenting correctly and on time
• Request needed S&T adjustments to TxDOT and assist the AO in this process
• Review S&T report to assign testing for installed items
• Review material BOL’s and invoicing
• Reference all materials received against the MPL
• Ensure material sources are approved when changed or not on MPL
• Keep project records for audit purposes
• Perform item trackers to insure proper payment of items and inventory
• Train inspectors to use SiteManager
• Search and review approved labs and lab personnel in SiteManager
• Perform routine audits on material and testing requirements for projects
• Assist records keepers in receiving and filing project documentation
• Clean up/rework drop box to produce consistent document platform
• Develop and update inspector training matrix
• Advise inspectors of required training and help schedule classes
• Run all applicable reports to insure clear reviews and audits
• Assist recordkeepers at estimate to help with deadlines

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to build strong relationships
• Ability to coordinate and administer internal training courses
• Ability to work independently with inspectors SiteManager requirements

LEVEL UP WITH LJA

At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000 employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.

• Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
• Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
• Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
• Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
• Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
• Professional Development: Memberships to industry organizations to keep you connected and growing.
• Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
• Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.

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