PCI Quality Control Inspectors and ACI Concrete Technicians

Precast/Prestressed Concrete Inspector Intermediate and Experienced Positions Available

Position Summary:

We are seeking qualified individuals to join our Quality Control team as Precast/Prestressed Concrete Inspectors. Multiple positions are available at both the Intermediate and Experienced levels.

Inspectors are responsible for monitoring and documenting the production of precast and prestressed concrete products to ensure that materials, workmanship, fabrication processes, testing, and finished products comply with approved drawings, project specifications, company quality standards, PCI requirements, TxDOT requirements, and applicable industry standards.

The ideal candidates will have experience in precast or prestressed concrete, construction quality control, concrete testing, or a related field. We are also interested in individuals with strong construction or concrete backgrounds who are motivated to develop their inspection and quality-control expertise.

Inspectors work closely with production personnel, Quality Control management, engineers, and customers to identify and resolve quality issues and ensure that products meet established requirements before shipment.

Available PositionsIntermediate Precast/Prestressed Concrete Inspector

The Intermediate Inspector is responsible for performing routine quality-control inspections and testing while developing a comprehensive understanding of precast and prestressed concrete production requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections of forms, reinforcing steel, prestressing strand, embeds, blockouts, openings, lifting devices, and other components.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, production drawings, specifications, and inspection documents.
• Verify strand size, quantity, spacing, location, and installation.
• Inspect reinforcing steel placement, concrete cover, chairs, spacers, and reinforcement details.
• Observe and document prestressing operations.
• Verify stressing forces, elongations, and applicable tolerances.
• Observe and document detensioning operations in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform or assist with concrete testing, including slump, air content, temperature, unit weight, and strength specimen preparation.
• Monitor concrete placement, consolidation, finishing, and curing.
• Inspect finished members for dimensions, camber, sweep, alignment, surface condition, cracks, spalls, honeycombing, exposed reinforcement, and other deficiencies.
• Perform dimensional measurements and verify compliance with specified tolerances.
• Complete inspection reports, checklists, testing records, and production documentation.
• Identify and report nonconforming materials, processes, or products.
• Assist with NCRs, repairs, corrective actions, and follow-up inspections.
• Communicate quality issues promptly to the Quality Control Supervisor or Manager.
• Develop knowledge of PCI, TxDOT, customer, and project-specific requirements.
• Work with experienced inspectors and management to expand technical knowledge and inspection capabilities.

Intermediate Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in precast concrete, prestressed concrete, concrete construction, quality control, or a related field preferred.
• Construction or manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of direct inspection experience.
• Ability to read basic construction and shop drawings.
• Basic understanding of concrete, reinforcing steel, and prestressing.
• Ability to accurately measure, record, and document inspection results.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability and willingness to obtain applicable PCI and/or ACI certifications.

Experienced Precast/Prestressed Concrete Inspector

The Experienced Inspector is responsible for independently performing comprehensive inspections and quality-control activities associated with precast and prestressed concrete production. This position requires a strong understanding of prestressing operations, concrete production, structural precast fabrication, inspection requirements, and quality documentation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently perform pre-production, in-process, and finished-product inspections.
• Review shop drawings, production drawings, specifications, and applicable quality-control requirements.
• Verify form dimensions, alignment, elevations, blockouts, openings, embeds, and other critical details.
• Inspect reinforcing steel and prestressing strand placement for compliance with approved drawings.
• Verify strand size, quantity, spacing, location, stressing forces, elongations, and applicable tolerances.
• Monitor and document prestressing and detensioning operations.
• Identify abnormal strand conditions, slippage, broken strands, damaged anchorages, or other irregularities.
• Perform or oversee concrete testing and verify compliance with specified requirements.
• Monitor concrete placement, consolidation, finishing, curing, and strength development.
• Inspect completed members for dimensional accuracy, camber, sweep, bow, twist, cracking, spalling, honeycombing, exposed reinforcement, and other defects.
• Determine whether observed conditions meet applicable acceptance criteria and escalate issues when necessary.
• Review completed inspection documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Initiate and manage NCRs and assist in determining appropriate corrective actions.
• Inspect and document repairs before products are released.
• Assist Quality Control management with investigations, corrective actions, and process improvements.
• Provide technical guidance and training to less-experienced inspectors.
• Assist with customer, PCI, TxDOT, and other third-party inspections and audits.
• Maintain a strong working knowledge of applicable PCI requirements, TxDOT specifications, project requirements, and company procedures.
• Serve as a quality-control resource for production personnel and other inspectors.

Experienced Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in precast/prestressed concrete inspection, quality control, or related structural concrete work preferred.
• Strong understanding of prestressed concrete production and fabrication.
• Experience with strand stressing and detensioning operations.
• Ability to independently read and interpret detailed structural and shop drawings.
• Strong knowledge of concrete testing and quality-control procedures.
• Experience with PCI requirements and/or TxDOT specifications preferred.
• PCI certification preferred and may be required based on assigned responsibilities.
• ACI certification(s) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of dimensional tolerances and inspection procedures.
• Ability to identify, document, and communicate nonconforming conditions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound quality-control decisions.
• Ability to mentor and train less-experienced inspection personnel.

Core Responsibilities – All Inspector Levels

Regardless of experience level, all inspectors are expected to:

Quality Control

• Maintain a strong commitment to product quality and safety.
• Inspect materials and workmanship throughout the production process.
• Verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, and established procedures.
• Identify potential quality issues before they affect finished products.
• Maintain accurate and timely inspection records.

Prestressing Operations

• Follow established safety procedures during stressing and detensioning.
• Monitor stressing and detensioning activities.
• Verify required measurements and documentation.
• Immediately report abnormal conditions or deviations from established procedures.

Concrete Quality

• Monitor concrete placement and consolidation.
• Perform required testing or assist qualified testing personnel.
• Monitor curing procedures.
• Identify concrete defects and ensure appropriate corrective action is taken.

Finished Product

• Verify dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect surfaces, ends, edges, embeds, openings, lifting devices, and other critical features.
• Verify required identification and markings.
• Document deficiencies and repairs.
• Confirm products meet applicable requirements before release.

Documentation

• Complete inspection reports and quality-control records accurately.
• Maintain testing and production records.
• Document nonconforming conditions.
• Assist with NCRs and corrective actions.
• Maintain records required by the company, customer, PCI, TxDOT, and applicable project specifications.

Safety Responsibilities

All inspectors are expected to maintain a strong safety culture and comply with all company safety policies and procedures.

Particular attention is required when working around:

• Prestressing and detensioning operations
• High-tension prestressing strand
• Cranes and lifting operations
• Heavy equipment
• Concrete placement equipment
• Production machinery
• Elevated work areas
• Moving vehicles and materials

Inspectors must maintain awareness of designated exclusion zones and must never enter an unsafe area during prestressing, detensioning, lifting, or other hazardous operations.

Education and Certifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.

Preferred qualifications include:

• PCI Certified Plant/Quality Control Inspector experience or certification
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician certification
• ACI Strength Testing Technician certification
• Experience with TxDOT requirements
• Experience with PCI MNL-116
• Experience with structural precast or prestressed concrete
• Experience with concrete testing and quality-control documentation

Candidates who do not currently possess PCI or ACI certifications may be considered based on experience and demonstrated ability, with the expectation that required certifications will be obtained within an established timeframe.

Skills and Attributes

Successful candidates should demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to read and understand drawings
• Strong measurement and basic mathematical skills
• Ability to recognize quality issues
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to work effectively with production personnel
• Ability to work independently
• Professional and respectful approach to resolving quality issues
• Strong commitment to safety and product quality
• Willingness to learn and advance within the Quality Control organization

Physical and Work Requirements

This position requires working in a precast/prestressed concrete manufacturing environment.

Employees must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods.
• Climb stairs, ladders, and access production forms and beds.
• Work around concrete, reinforcing steel, prestressing strand, cranes, and heavy equipment.
• Perform repetitive measurements and inspections.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Wear required PPE.
• Maintain concentration and attention to detail in an active production environment.

Career Development

We offer opportunities for inspectors to advance based on experience, performance, technical knowledge, and certifications.

Typical progression may include:

Intermediate Inspector → Experienced Inspector → Senior/Lead Inspector → Quality Control Supervisor/Manager

Employees will be encouraged to expand their knowledge of precast and prestressed concrete production, PCI requirements, concrete testing, customer specifications, and quality-control practices.

Reporting Relationship

Inspectors report to the Quality Control Supervisor, Quality Control Manager, or designated Quality Control management personnel.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for individuals who understand that quality control is more than simply identifying problems. Our inspectors are expected to prevent problems, communicate effectively with production, maintain accurate documentation, and help ensure every precast/prestressed member leaving the facility meets the required standards.

We welcome applicants ranging from experienced PCI inspectors and seasoned prestressed-concrete professionals to motivated intermediate-level candidates who are looking to develop a career in quality control.

Pay: $14.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 54.0 – 65.0 per week

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $26