Civil QC Inspector

Inspect underground utilities, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure installations, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water lines, and detention systems, for proper bedding, grade, alignment, joint integrity, and backfill compaction in accordance with project drawings and specifications. Maintain accurate inspection records, field test reports, and quality documentation, including daily inspection logs, compaction test reports, concrete pour records, and survey verification data, in accordance with the project quality plan and regulatory requirements.

JOB TITLE: Civil QC Inspector
LOCATION: Robstown, TX (Onsite)
DURATION: 3-6 month contract with extensions/conversion
RATE RANGE: $42/hr.

The Role (What to Expect):
The Civil QC Inspector supports the Civil QC Lead by verifying that all assigned civil-related activities (e.g., earthwork, foundations, structural concrete, roads) conform to engineering designs, codes, regulations, and Tesla standards. This position performs field inspections and QC documentation under the direction of the Civil QC Lead, using solid technical judgment and practical problem-solving to help achieve project quality objectives.

Responsibilities (What You'll Do):

• Inspect and verify earthwork, grading, and site preparation activities, including excavation, fill placement, compaction, and subgrade preparation, to ensure compliance with project specifications, geotechnical reports, and applicable codes and standards.
• Witness and document soil compaction and density testing, including nuclear gauge and proctor tests, to verify that subgrade, backfill, and embankment materials meet specified compaction and moisture requirements before subsequent construction activities.
• Inspect concrete placement activities, including formwork, reinforcing steel (rebar) placement, spacing, and lap splices, concrete mix design, pour, consolidation, and curing, to ensure conformance with project specifications, ACI standards, and structural drawings.
• Review and verify material certifications, mix designs, aggregate gradations, and concrete batch tickets to ensure all civil materials meet specified requirements and are properly documented prior to and during placement.
• Inspect underground utilities, drainage systems, and civil infrastructure installations, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water lines, and detention systems, for proper bedding, grade, alignment, joint integrity, and backfill compaction in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
• Identify, document, and track nonconformances related to civil construction work and coordinate with engineering, construction, and geotechnical teams to ensure corrective actions are effectively implemented and verified prior to work continuation.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, field test reports, and quality documentation, including daily inspection logs, compaction test reports, concrete pour records, and survey verification data, in accordance with the project quality plan and regulatory requirements.

Requirements (What You'll Bring):

• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a civil QC inspector on large-scale industrial projects.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret discipline-specific technical documents, communicate effectively with coworkers and supervisors, and support resolution per direction of the Lead.
• Possesses solid knowledge of quality control program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., ACI, IBC, ASTM, AASHTO); proficient with inspection tools and testing methods (e.g., concrete slump cones, ultrasonic pulse velocity meters, cover meters, rebar locators, ground penetrating radar).
• Demonstrates proficient problem-solving skills and the ability to present issues to the Civil QC Lead along with recommended corrective action solutions.
• Possesses a working knowledge of quality management principles and the ability to apply them during construction and testing phases of the project in accordance with the project quality plan and applicable codes and standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment, meet inspection schedules, follow direction from the Civil QC Lead, and collaborate with crews and project teams while maintaining attention to detail and specification compliance.

Benefits Summary: Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate or annual salary only, unless otherwise stated. In addition to base compensation, full-time roles are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Commuter, and 401(k) benefits with company matching.

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