RPM Utilities is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented QA/QC Onsite Representative to oversee and verify the quality of underground utility construction activities. The representative ensures operations comply with approved engineering drawings, project specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and company quality procedures. This position works with project management, superintendents, foremen, subcontractors, engineers, and client representatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Quality Control Inspections
- Perform daily inspections of underground utility construction activities.
- Verify installations comply with approved drawings, specifications, and applicable standards.
- Inspect excavation, trench preparation, bedding, pipe installation, backfill, and compaction.
- Verify pipe alignment, elevations, slopes, and installation methods.
- Inspect water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and underground utility systems.
- Monitor material handling, storage, and installation practices; identify deficiencies and verify corrective actions.
- Testing and Verification
- Witness and document required hydrostatic pressure testing.
- Monitor sanitary sewer and storm drainage testing as required.
- Verify compaction testing against project specifications.
- Coordinate third-party testing and inspection services.
- Review test documentation and verify acceptance criteria.
- Confirm required calibration documentation is current.
- Documentation and Reporting
- Prepare and submit daily QA/QC inspection reports and photographic records.
- Complete inspection and test plan (ITP) checklists.
- Document deficiencies using Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
- Track corrective actions through verification and closure.
- Maintain organized quality records and assist with final turnover packages.
- Drawing and Specification Compliance
- Review construction drawings, specifications, and approved submittals before work begins.
- Verify crews use current approved drawings.
- Identify discrepancies between field conditions and engineering documents.
- Communicate quality concerns to project management.
- Verify approved RFIs and field changes are incorporated.
- Assist with as-built documentation and redline verification.
- Coordination and Communication
- Attend quality and coordination meetings as required.
- Communicate quality expectations to field supervision and construction personnel.
- Coordinate inspection hold points and witness points.
- Notify QA/QC manager of nonconforming work.
- Coordinate with owner representatives and third-party inspectors.
- Promote a proactive quality culture throughout the project.
Minimum Qualifications
- 1-3 years of construction inspection, quality control, or underground utility construction experience preferred.
- Working knowledge of underground water, sewer, storm drainage, and associated utility systems.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Familiarity with excavation, pipe installation, bedding, backfill, and compaction requirements.
- Experience preparing inspection reports and quality records.
- Strong communication, organization, and independent field-work skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic reporting systems.
Preferred Certifications
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Construction
- Relevant underground utility inspection or testing certifications.
- Competent Person training for excavation and trenching
Authority and Accountability
The QA/QC Onsite Representative identifies, documents, and communicates work that does not meet approved project requirements.
- Immediately notify supervision of nonconforming work.
- Escalate unresolved deficiencies to the QA/QC Manager.
- Verify corrective actions before recommending acceptance.
- Ensure required inspections and documentation are complete before work is concealed or advances beyond hold points.
Performance Expectations
- Accurate, complete, and timely inspection documentation.
- Timely identification and reporting of deficiencies.
- Compliance with inspection and testing requirements.
- Reduced rework and preventable quality failures.
- Timely quality turnover documentation and professional communication.
