P.E Independent Inspection Quality Lead; IIQL Highway Construction

Position: P.E. - Independent Inspection Quality Lead (IIQL) for Highway Construction
PE Independent Inspection Quality Lead IIQL for Highway Construction 375 Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental industrial and infrastructure construction projects Headquartered in Austin TX Atlas currently has over 3500 employees with offices throughout the US including Alaska & Hawaii Its no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects Its how we are built with the best people in the industry with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project and with a heart led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do Were just built to be better We are a great company We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Inspection Independent Quality Lead IIQL to manage the field operations of the construction acceptance inspection efforts for the Independent Quality Firm IQF Atlas on the Mobile River Bridge project in Mobile Alabama Come join us The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in successfully leading a team of Inspectors Field Technicians in the acceptance inspection of all aspects of heavy highway construction and oversight of the documentation of the IQF field activities inspections and testing The IIQL will ensure accurate documentation of inspections and tests maintain high standards of quality and safety and supervise the IQF field personnel Job responsibilities include but are not limited to Oversee Construction Quality Acceptance Supervise inspections of heavy highway construction activities eg grading drainage paving bridges to ensure adherence to project plans specifications and quality standards

Develop Inspection Plans and Procedures Create and implement detailed inspection protocols for materials and construction processes tailored to the project construction regulations

Manage Inspection Team Lead train and schedule a team of Quality Acceptance Inspectors ensuring they are assigned to work for which they are proficient and equipped to safely perform the inspections and tests

Test and Document Materials Quality Coordinate the sampling and testing of construction materials eg soils aggregates hot mix asphalt concrete to confirm they meet project specifications and DOT Department of Transportation standards

Ensure Regulatory Compliance Verify that all construction practices comply with applicable codes standards and permits eg AASHTO FHWA OSHA and state specific DOT regulations

Documentation of Construction Progress Quantities Oversee regular on site evaluations of construction progress including earthwork drainage systems pavements systems and structural components with the purpose of confirming required inspection and testing frequencies are met Document and Report Findings Compile detailed inspection reports including field tests measurements and test results to document compliance and identify deficiencies

Coordinate Inspections Testing with Construction Activities Collaborate with the Design Builders Personnel to schedule timely Hold Point Inspections and to resolve observed quality issues and document corrective actions when deviations occur

Oversee Traffic Control and Safety Standards Ensure traffic control devices on the construction site adhere to approved traffic control plans Managing the inspection of traffic control measures inspection staff safety training and practices and personal protective equipment PPE use to minimize risk of injury on the Project Non Compliance Issues Identify deviations from approved contract documents plans or specifications and prepare Non Conformance Reports NCRs or Construction Deficiency Reports CDRs as appropriate Review proposed solutions and make recommendation to IQM regarding IQF concurrence

Facilitate Audits and Owner Reviews Prepare for and support external audits by the Project Owner providing documentation and participating in interviews

Monitor Environmental Compliance Inspect erosion control measures stormwater management and other environmental safeguards to confirm compliance with the approved erosion control plans

Daily Dispatch of Inspection…