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Leopardo Construction · 5 days ago

Construction Quality Engineer

Hoffman Estates, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$70K/yr - $85K/yr

Leopardo Construction is one of the nation’s largest and most respected construction firms, building world-class facilities with innovative, environmentally-friendly processes. The Quality Engineer will assist and support the quality department in planning, directing, and coordinating activities to operationally support construction project teams.

Construction

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Regular job-site visits including reporting to review project compliance with Leopardo quality standards

Participate in project pre-job and post-job meetings as the quality representative identifying areas of potential quality concern

Participate and coordinate PEER review meetings and PEER review follow-up meeting

Checking project submittals, shop drawings, RFI’s, and inspection logs as it relates to quality

Ensure correct setup and maintenance of department and project documentation

Work on the company lessons learned database with lesson input and maintenance

Work on companywide communications and learning opportunities as it relates to quality

Participate in quality incident response meetings and documentation

Work on site with consultants and testing agencies as a Leopardo representative (i.e. enclosure consultants, material testing, and commissioning agents)

Review 3rd party quality consultant scopes and advise project teams

Conduct jobsite quality walks observing and documenting quality issues

Communicate with project teams on quality issues and work toward remediation

Work closely with virtual build group (VGB) participating in coordination meetings and working with 3D models

Participate and help coordinate project enclosure coordination meetings

Participate in pull planning/scheduling meetings on-site as a quality representative

Assist project teams during punch-list phase for company efficiency

Qualification

Quality AssuranceConstruction ManagementBuilding Enclosure SystemsContract Drawings InterpretationMulti-tasking SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam CollaborationDecision-Making Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g. Architecture, Construction Management etc.) or equivalent construction training and experience (such as field trades experience)

Ability to interpret and understand contract drawings and specifications

Basic understanding of building enclosure systems

Strong organizational, prioritization, problem-solving, multi-tasking and decision-making skills

Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and remain calm under pressure

Team player who is comfortable collaborating with a variety of company stakeholders

Ability to travel to jobsites throughout the Chicago area regularly and on rare occasions out of state jobsites

Valid Driver's License is required

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Life Insurance

Vision Program

Short term/long term disability

401k + matching plan

Generous PTO including Paid Holidays and Volunteer PTO, Time & Donation Matching

Identify theft protection

Tuition assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Group accident insurance, legal services, pet insurance, 529 College Savings Plan

Company

Leopardo Construction

Leopardo is recognized as an industry leader in construction with the resources to build award-winning projects with innovative processes across every major sector.

Founded in 1977