About Us

Every moment of every day, people all over the world rely on the infrastructure work provided by Quanta Services and Quanta Government Solutions (QGS). With its highly skilled and innovative workforce, Quanta is the largest specialty contractor in North America that powers modern life. Find your future with us by being a part of something bigger – leading the energy transition in building a better world for generations to come.

Imagine what you could do here. We encourage and inspire our people to embrace opportunities within our corporate office and 200 operating companies providing solutions for the utility, renewable energy, electric power, industrial, communications and government industries worldwide.

Quanta’s culture is about creating an environment where all employees can be themselves, are valued, and have an equal opportunity to succeed. When you join our team, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

About this Role

The Quality Representative ensures that construction products, services, tests, and inspections meet established quality standards, specifications, applicable codes and standards, site requirements, and subcontract requirements. The role supports prevention of errors through effective implementation of the QGS Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) and identifies defects, nonconforming conditions, and deviations throughout the work process. This position serves as the quality point of contact for assigned work, performs independent field oversight, maintains complete and traceable quality records, and works closely with project supervision and the site project team to promote consistent, compliant execution and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Serve as the quality point of contact (POC) and represent QGS in quality-related matters with the site project team, QGS project management, lower-tier subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and testing agencies.
• Ensure effective implementation of the QGS Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), the approved project quality plan, site quality requirements, approved procedures, and applicable subcontract documents.
• Develop, review, maintain, and control quality documents generated by QGS and lower-tier subcontractors, including inspection reports, inspection and test plans (ITPs), test procedures, test data sheets, quality checklists, certifications, material records, and measuring and test equipment (M&TE) records.
• Perform regular independent quality oversight, surveillances, inspections, and field observations to verify that work complies with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, and subcontract requirements.
• Verify that all required testing and inspection activities are completed. The QGS Quality Representative, or a qualified and documented designee approved by QGS when applicable, shall be present to verify required testing and inspections in accordance with approved plans, specifications, and subcontract requirements.
• Confirm that inspection and testing personnel are qualified; required hold points and witness points are observed; acceptance criteria are satisfied; and results are complete, legible, traceable, and properly retained.
• Create, coordinate, and execute tests and inspections; review results; identify and report errors, defects, deviations, or other quality issues; and provide practical feedback to improve the final product or service.
• Ensure deficiencies and nonconforming conditions are promptly documented, controlled, evaluated, tracked, and resolved in accordance with the QGS corrective action and nonconformance programs.
• Verify that measuring and test equipment is appropriate for its intended use, uniquely identified, within its current calibration period, and supported by required calibration records.
• Attend project kickoff meetings and, as necessary, participate in job walkdowns, pre-installation meetings, progress meetings, safety meetings, preparatory meetings, and coordination meetings.
• Work alongside the project team to verify that work is accomplished in accordance with subcontract requirements and that quality concerns are addressed before work proceeds or is concealed.
• Support audits, client surveillances, turnover documentation, quality performance trending, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of QGS quality assurance, quality control, and project objectives.

What You'll Bring

Graduate degree in engineering technology, architect, construction management with at least 10 years of construction experience on projects of similar scope and complexity. Engineering Degree must be Civil or Electrical with 2 years related experience. Must have completed the Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM) developed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) within the last five years. Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, quality records, and applicable codes and standards. Ability to independently observe work, identify and clearly document deficiencies or nonconforming conditions, and communicate required corrective actions to field and project leadership. Effective written and verbal communication, organization, and computer skills, including the ability to prepare clear inspection reports and maintain accurate, traceable quality records. A combination of education, relevant experience, technical skills, certifications, and apprenticeship or craft experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions may be considered.

Preferred Education and Experience

Experience supporting industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or other highly regulated construction projects, preferably within an operating facility. Experience with nonconformance reporting, corrective action tracking, audits or surveillances, document control, inspection and test planning, and M&TE calibration controls.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Valid U.S. driver license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain site access, orientation, badging, and training requirements.

Preferred Licenses/Certifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI), Certified Quality Technician (CQT), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or other applicable ASQ certification.
• ISO 9001 internal auditor or lead auditor training.
• Applicable trade or inspection credentials, such as ICC, AWS, ACI, NICET, NACE/AMPP, or equivalent, based on assigned scope.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not normally have direct supervisory responsibility. The Quality Representative may provide quality-related direction to project personnel and lower-tier subcontractors, coordinate inspectors and testing agencies, and exercise stop-work authority when work does not meet applicable quality, or subcontract requirements.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 10%

Overnight required: Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Frequency guide: up to one-third of the time - occasionally; one-third to two-thirds of the time - frequently; more than two-thirds of the time - constantly.

• Stationary Position - Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Occasionally
• Climb - Occasionally
• Kneel - Occasionally
• Grasp/Handle - Frequently
• Bend/Stoop - Occasionally
• Lift/Carry up to 25 pounds - Occasionally
• Vision, including close and distance inspection - Constantly
• Hearing - Frequently

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Wet or Humid Conditions - Occasionally

Working near moving mechanical parts - Occasionally

Working near heavy machinery - Frequently

Working in elevated areas - Occasionally

Exposure to fumes or airborne particles - Occasionally

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals - Occasionally

Outdoor weather conditions - Frequently

Work near electrical systems - Occasionally

Work near operating industrial processes - As required by assigned work area

Work in areas with site-controlled hazardous energy - As required by assigned work area

Loud noise conditions - Occasionally; hearing protection required as designated

Other Environmental Factors - Compliance with all safety, quality, environmental, operational, and site-access requirements is required

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AND WILL NOT BE DISCRIMINATED AGAINST ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, NATIONAL ORIGIN OR ANCESTRY, SEX (INCLUDING GENDER, PREGNANCY, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, AND/OR GENDER IDENTITY), AGE, DISABILITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, VETERAN STATUS, AND/OR ANY OTHER BASIS PROTECTED BY APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAW.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, INCLUDING DISABILITY AND PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS. WE PROHIBIT ALL TYPES OF DISCRIMINATION AND ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR IF REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION IS NEEDED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE JOB APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, OR HIRING PROCESSES OR TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF A POSITION, PLEASE CONTACT OSCAR RODRIGUEZ at orodriguez@quantags.com

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families