Construction QA Inspector

Do you love a great process, and want to put your QC skills to work in a unique setting in heavy civil construction?

Would you like to oversee a groundbreaking Quality Control process thats the ENVY of the industry?

If so, the Construction QA position at Petticoat-Schmitt is an opportunity that you wont find anywhere else. Seriously, nobody does what we do when it comes to Quality.

Our one-of-a-kind process is robust and is all about educating team members on how they contribute to the high standards for the work we produce.

Youll have the satisfaction of seeing people actively reference and use the process and materials in the field on job sites. And youll get to take over and own the process completely, looking for ways to make it even better.

An Exciting New CAREER

At Petticoat-Schmitt, we invest in our employees and will give you training and all the tools you need to be successful. As part of your onboarding as a Construction QA, youll spend some time with one of our pipe crews. Youll gain some great insight into the work we do. Plus, youll start building relationships with our crews and team members.

Youll be the main point person for the continuing evolution of our proprietary quality process. And youll get to see the impact that these improvements have on the business and be part of the success!

At Petticoat-Schmitt, we work together to build life-changing infrastructure. Our work includes construction services for public works, water resources, wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), and site development. Our focus on professionalism, communication, safety, and timeliness has made Petticoat-Schmitt the Southeast's most respected civil contractor.

As a Construction QA, you will report to our VP of Safety, Quality, & Efficiency, who put the original process in place.

Responsibilities of the Construction QA at Petticoat-Schmitt

In this role, youll be responsible for overall quality assurance, making sure all quality assurance and quality control systems are in place and being followed.

• Each Team Member Knows Their Role & Responsibility: Youll make sure that everyone clearly understands the part they play in contributing to our high quality standards. Team members are fully utilizing quality control systems throughout all phases of a project.

• Verifying Process Adherence: Youll spend much of your time out in the field on job sites. When checking on the work, youll have conversations with the crew to ascertain whether the correct steps and procedures are being followed.

• Wrapping Arms around the Data: By capturing and monitoring data throughout the process, you identify and track trends, failures, and deficiencies.

• Coaching Up Quality: By building good relationships with our crews and team members, youll work closely with them to identify gaps in training or understanding. Youll problem-solve with them to help them improve. Youll make sure foremen and superintendents are overseeing quality correctly and provide additional guidance to them when needed.

• Continuous Improvement: When you see something missing thats needed in the process, youll identify what is needed to help us raise the bar even higher. Youre responsible for not just the process as it exists today, but what it could and should be for the future.

Measuring Success in Quality Control

The success of our Construction QA is primarily measured in the following ways:

• Improved Quality Control Compliance: Team members are performing quality inspections correctly at all points throughout the process.

• Reduced Rework: Work will be done right, the first time, according to our high quality standards.

Are You a Great Fit?

Here are some ways youll know if youre a good fit for this Construction QA position and as part of our team.

• You love a great process. We have a groundbreaking quality process thats unique to our industry. Not only do you get to own it, but you also get to expand and improve upon it.

• You identify where things break down. When things dont go right, you know how to troubleshoot and identify if a process wasnt followed or where it broke down. You also identify the path to improve it for the next time.

• You present solutions. Instead of pointing blame, you focus on facts and what can be done to make things right and fix the issue at hand. You know how to effectively and positively communicate this to the team.

• Youre a great facilitator. You know how to use the genius of the team and get them involved to make improvements.

• You know how to communicate with each team member. You know the best way to get buy-in and help people understand the reasons behind the quality process.

• Youre not afraid to have the difficult conversations. There are times when youll need to share constructive criticism or call out poor performance. You can ask the tough questions, knowing that its for the greater good.

• You jump in to help. You take the initiative to assist others when they need it. No arrogance or pride gets in the way of you serving others.

• Youre always learning and improving. You constantly look for ways to make things better.

We take our people and culture seriously and require that every member of our team exhibits our core values. Its not just whats on the wall Its what walks down the hall and in the trenches. This is how we A.C.T.

Youll love it here if you:

• Value ACCOUNTABILITY to put safety first, prefer clearly communicated expectations, enjoy executing a plan, and take ownership of solving problems.

• Care about CHARACTER, operate with integrity, honor commitments, are always trustworthy, and practice humility - no jerks allowed!

• Work as a TEAM, share the same vision to meet goals, want to grow as an individual, are willing to help others succeed, and are determined to do your best for the team.

Requirements for the Construction QA Position at Petticoat-Schmitt:

• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance and/or quality control

• Experience in developing and refining quality assurance and quality control processes

• Strong communication skills with all types of team members and leadership

• Construction background is a plus!

Details About the Opportunity

Petticoat-Schmitt offers an exciting and challenging work environment, competitive salaries, and benefits. If you join our team, you can look forward to:

• $80,000 to $85,000 Annual Salary (depending on experience)

• Company Performance Incentive (Win the Year)

• After meeting minimum performance standards, 30% of the companys profits are shared among the team members.

• Safety Bonus

• Every team member gets a safety bonus each month when the company goes without a recordable incident.

• 12 Days Paid Time Off

• 6 Paid Holidays

• Health insurance - 90% of premiums paid for team members

• Dental, Vision, short/long term life insurance

• $15,000 employer-paid life insurances

• 401(K) with 100% match on 4% of wage contributions

Location Information:

• Office in Jacksonville, FL 32216 (Phillips Hwy between University and JTB)

If you are excited about using your QC skills in a unique way, and youre ready to join our amazing team, APPLY TODAY!