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General Summary

This position is responsible for administering and supporting the Quality Control (QC) program on a Large Federal Project. The QC Engineer ensures that all construction activities, both onsite and offsite, comply with quality standards and contract-specific requirements through inspections, testing, and documentation. This role assists in maintaining compliance with FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction and works closely with project teams, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure adherence to quality requirements.

Essential Job Accountabilities

Quality Control Program AdministrationSupport the implementation and administration of the Quality Control (QC) system to ensure contract compliance.Assist in conducting the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up), except for those designated to QC Specialists.Perform specification reviews, submittal tracking, and testing coordination to ensure quality requirements are met.Project Oversight & ComplianceMaintain a regular presence at the work site, monitoring construction activities for quality compliance.Assist in coordinating QC inspections, testing personnel, and laboratory services to ensure adherence to specifications.Participate in Coordination and Mutual Understanding Meetings to align QC requirements with project execution.Ensure compliance with EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and MSHA regulations, focusing on hazard identification and safety compliance.Technical & Regulatory SupportAssist in conducting inspections, audits, and material testing to verify that materials, workmanship, and construction methods meet contractual and regulatory standards.Maintain QC documentation, including inspection records, test results, and quality audits.Support the preparation of QC certifications and compliance reports as required by the contract.Customer & Stakeholder CoordinationWork closely with government agencies, subcontractors, and testing companies to support QC processes.Provide technical assistance to project teams, ensuring smooth execution of quality requirements.Assist in training project personnel on quality control procedures, materials production, and construction processes.

    

Education/Certification 

BS in Engineering or related field required

Engineer in Training (EIT) certification desired

Work Experience

Entry Level

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Strong organizational skills

Good oral and written communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Suite and database operations skills required

Self-motivated

Training Skills

Good understanding of laboratory and field testing procedures and equipment

Physical Demand
 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to operate a computer keyboard.

The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional requirement

Valid driver’s license and ability to drive    

Ability and willingness to abide by Granite’s Code of Conduct on a daily basis

THIS IS A SAFETY-SENSITIVE POSITION SUBJECT TO DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO PRE-EMPLOYMENT AND RANDOM TESTING.

Our Benefits at a Glance:

Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace.  That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more.

 

Salaried employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees and dependents.  Employees can also opt into a Health Savings Account (HSA) or a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

 

As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 401(k) plans, which vests immediately.

 

Benefits may vary for positions located outside of the continental United States.

Base Salary Range: 

$74,451.00 - $111,679.00

Pay may vary based upon relevant experience, skills, location, and education among other factors.  ​

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities and a Drug-Free Workplace. For additional information on applicant/employee rights please click here.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.