Quality Control Assistant -Heavy Civil

Quality Control Assistant to support the Quality Control Manager and project team on a major heavy civil construction project in Campo, California

This position will assist with quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle, including inspections, testing, documentation, submittals, RFIs, subcontractor oversight, and compliance with contract requirements. The ideal candidate will have hands-on heavy civil experience and a strong understanding of construction quality standards and field operations.

About Kimmel & Associates

Our client is a well-established heavy civil construction and sitework organization with operations across the United States. The company delivers complex infrastructure projects for government agencies, state agencies, and private-sector clients, with expertise spanning highways, bridges, DOT projects, power plants, dams and reservoirs, and underground utilities.

With a strong reputation for quality and dependable project execution, the company continues to build a team of professionals capable of delivering large-scale, technically demanding projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist the QC Manager with all aspects of project quality control

Review and prepare design and construction documents

• Support QA/QC protocols through submittals, RFIs, inspections, and field testing
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project specifications and quality standards

Provide field oversight of subcontractors and construction activities

• Maintain accurate quality documentation, reports, and electronic project records
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, inspectors, and clients to resolve quality issues
• Assist with Daily Construction Reports, submittals, transmittals, and subcontract/PO documentation
• Review contract drawings, specifications, and shop drawings for compliance with required tolerances
• Support internal production monitoring, analysis, and reporting

Assist with implementation of project safety programs

• Provide guidance to project personnel regarding QC procedures and requirements
• Support quality management efforts from preconstruction through project closeout
• Identify opportunities to improve quality management systems and processes

Requirements

• 3+ years of construction quality control experience, preferably in heavy civil construction
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field highly preferred but not required
• Experience with heavy civil/sitework projects such as highways, bridges, DOT infrastructure, utilities, dams, or similar work
• Familiarity with soil and/or concrete testing
• Understanding of field testing and inspection procedures, construction specifications, tolerances, means and methods, and civil/structural concepts
• Familiarity with applicable industry codes, standards, and regulations
• Experience with audits, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment
• Ability to assist with both field and office engineering responsibilities

Understanding of project scopes, budgets, and schedules

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety
• Ability to work effectively with project teams, subcontractors, contractors, and clients

Pay

• $85,000–$125,000 salary
• $100–$200 per day per diem

Benefits

• 401(k) with discretionary company match
• 100% immediate vesting
• Voluntary Life and AD&D buy-up options
• Short- and long-term disability