Quality Assurance Inspector - Construction presso Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority, MA

About the Department

The Quality Assurance Inspector for Construction will perform on-site assessments of the construction contractor’s implementation of the approved Quality Control (QC) plan and prepare a written report documenting that evaluation. This position will assist field staff in verifying the suitability of the contractor’s QC testing and will also be responsible for reviewing MBTA sub-contractor qualifications.

Position Duties

• Perform inspections of MBTA construction projects to verify the implementation of the approved project QC plan and adherence to the MBTA quality requirements.
• Inspect sub-contractor and vendor work to assure compliance with approved quality plans and adherence to the MBTA quality requirements. 
• Prepare written quality surveillance reports for the project sites and fabricator shops inspected.
• Participate in formal Quality Audits of Contractors’ QC Procedures.
• Review quality-related submittals for conformance with the plans and specifications.
• Recommend issuance of non-conformance reports as needed.
• Provide technical guidance regarding QC inspection and testing to field staff.
• Work with MBTA field staff to verify non-conforming work is resolved in accordance with approved procedures.
• Review MBTA Sub-Contractor acceptance requests for conformance with specified criteria.
• Complete other related tasks as assigned.
• Will report to the Senior Quality Control Engineer.
• Drive a company or personal vehicle to work sites to perform Quality Control Inspections as needed.
• Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience performing quality control inspections.

• Formal Quality Control training from a recognized agency (NTI, NETTCP, NICET, or similar).
• Capable of reviewing contract drawings, specifications, standards, shop drawings, and other technical documents related to construction contracts. 
• Strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, and good written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to use Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint computer applications. 
• The ability to address large groups as well as the ability to handle potentially sensitive situations with construction contractors and engineering consultants. 
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Experience 

• ASQ-Certified Quality Inspector (ASQ-CQI) certification

• ACI Concrete Quality Technical Manager
• Certified as an American Welding Society (AWS) Inspector.
• NACE Certified Coatings Inspector (Level 1 or higher).
• NETTCP Quality Assurance Technologist
• NETTCP Concrete Inspector

Other Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement. 
• An associate degree from an accredited institution and an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor’s degree requirement. 
• A master’s degree in a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience. 
• A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes one (1) year of experience.