Construction Quality Control Specialist

Job Title: Construction QC Specialist III

Location: Remote with travel to project sites

Description/Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

HGL is currently seeking an Environmental Construction Quality Control (QC) Specialist III to provide on-site support for our nationwide environmental construction projects contracted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Air Force, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These projects typically consist of investigating and remediating sites using heavy equipment and remedial technologies to address soil, sediment, and groundwater contamination. This position requires approximately 70% travel to project sites across the United States.
 

Responsibilities/Duties

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING 

The Construction QC Specialist III responsibilities include:

Minimum Requirements

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL 

The ideal candidate will need the following as a foundation for success in this role:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a Construction Quality Control Manager for a USACE project.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in construction management working in close proximity to heavy equipment and excavation activities at large construction or remediation sites.
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral). 
• Ability to prepare and maintain project documentation, including daily QC reports, material/equipment inspections, submittal registers, and QC deficiency reports. 
• Ability to generate meeting agendas and lead internal and client-facing meetings. 
• Experience inspecting, testing, and documenting large scale soil excavation, backfill, and restoration activities. 
• Ability to work successfully within a team environment.
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, and other MS Office applications.
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs.

Desired Qualifications

WHAT YOU NEED TO STAND OUT – Preferred, not required

• Current certifications including: 40-hour HAZWOPER, 8-hour HAZWOPER refresher, OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety, USACE CQM-C, and first aid/CPR/AED.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIRMENTS

WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Details

Work Schedule: This position is primarily field oriented and will range from 8-12 hours daily. HGL remediation projects typically occur 5 to 6 days per week. Projects are long duration and HGL attempts to maintain rotations for work life balance approximately every 4 weeks for a duration of 1 week off. This rotation is a target and not guaranteed.

Office Type: Project site, field work. Office work is minimal.

Travel: A minimum of 70% of each month is onsite.

A favorable pre-hire drug test and physical are required.

All positions are subject to a pre-hire education and driving record verification.

MORE ABOUT HGL AND THE OPPORTUNITY

At HGL, we share a drive and vision to restore natural resources and provide ongoing stewardship of our environment to benefit present and future generations. We believe that we can make a difference in improving the world we live in through collaboration, teamwork, and a positive work environment. This unites and empowers us to strive for excellence in all our endeavors.

HGL - WHO WE ARE 

The exceptional quality of our people is key to our strength. We value our employees as individuals and as important members of our team. We offer a work environment that is flexible, inclusive, and dedicated to creating a sustainable future. By cultivating a culture of innovation, we’re able to adapt and augment our services to solve complex environmental and natural resources challenges. 

Projects at HGL primarily span the United States and its territories, tackling problems associated with emerging contaminants (like PFAS), radiological contamination, and military munitions, along with chemical contamination in groundwater, surface water, sediments, and soil. 

With over 550 employees, HGL is large enough to execute high-profile projects, but small enough to develop personal working environments with our talented team members. By joining HGL, you will be working toward restoring the environment and protecting our future.

HGL - WE INVEST IN YOU

It’s not just a job, it’s your career. HGL provides career growth opportunities via mentoring, training, education, and support for your certifications and licenses. Achieve your career goals and help HGL achieve its mission of restoring the environment to beneficial use for our clients and communities. 

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected category. Some positions may require U.S. citizenship. Applicants who wish to request a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process should contact Human Resources directly at 703-478-5186.

EEO notices: US Equal Opportunity Employment Poster, US Equal Opportunity Supplemental Poster, Know Your Rights, and Pay Transparency Notice.

A full list of benefits is available at www.hgl.com/careers/.

The annual salary for this position ranges from $83,895.00 - $125,843.00. This position's final salary can be impacted by various factors including, but not limited to, contractual requirements, geographic location, job-related education, training, experience, and skills. If your desired salary falls outside of this range, we hope you'll still apply as there may be other positions that better align.