Quality Control Engineer (Heavy Civil/DOT), St Louis

Job Description

Job Description Salary: The Opportunity

Were seeking a Quality Engineer to support project teams in delivering work that meets the highest standards of compliance, accuracy, and performance. In this role, youll partner closely with the Quality Manager and field teams to ensure all materials, testing, and documentation align with project specifications. Youll play a key role in keeping projects organized, compliant, and moving forwardwhile building a strong foundation in heavy civil construction quality processes.

Why Youll Love Working at KCI At KCI Construction, were building more than projectswere building an organization where people choose to stay and grow. 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP): You share directly in the success you help create Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive pay, bonus opportunities, 401(k), and 100% paid health coverageUnlimited PTO: Flexibility to manage work and life in a way that works for you Meaningful Work: Be part of infrastructure projects that make a real impact in the communities we serve Strong Teams: Work alongside people who take pride in their craft and support each other Growth&Development: We invest in your career through training, mentorship, and real opportunity to advance People-First Culture: Guided by our GRiT valuesGrowth, Resilience, Integrity, and Teamwork

What Youll Do Quality Coordination&Compliance Review daily inspection reports from QC/QA inspectors for accuracy and completeness Track and maintain logs of all testing and inspection activities Verify Material Receiving Reports (MRRs) to ensure compliance with project specifications Monitor and track documentation to ensure timely submission and proper recordkeeping

Documentation&Reporting Enter inspection reports and testing results into project systems Assist in preparing quality status reports and project updates Support development of meeting minutes and documentation Assist with project closeout documentation, ensuring completeness and accuracy

Project&Team Support Coordinate schedules for QC/QA inspectors and track field time Participate in weekly progress and project status meetings Collaborate with field and office teams to maintain alignment on quality expectations Support additional project needs as assigned

What You Bring Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field 35 years of construction experience, preferably in heavy civil or DOT projects Experience supporting $10M+ projects Knowledge of ACI, ASTM, and AASHTO standards Ability to read and interpret plans and specificationsStrong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Effective communication and interpersonal skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Primavera P6 (Vista experience a plus) Self-starter with strong organization and time management skills

What Sets You Apart (GRiT Values) Growth: Youre committed to learning and improving every day Resilience: You stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment Integrity: You take pride in doing work the right wayevery time Teamwork: You collaborate to ensure quality across every phase of the project

The Bottom Line If youre detail-oriented, take pride in quality work, and want to grow your career in heavy civil construction, this is your opportunity to be part of a team that builds it right the first time.

KCI Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.