QA/QC Coordinator / Quality Inspector - Heavy Civil Construction Heavy Civil Construction | Metro Vancouver / Fraser Valley, BC | Permanent, Full-Time | $85,000 - $115,000 + benefits (DOE) The Opportunity
Our client, an established heavy civil contractor, is looking for a QA/QC Coordinator to own quality on site for major infrastructure work in the Lower Mainland. You'll make sure every stage of the work is inspected, tested and documented to spec, from earthworks and utilities through to concrete and paving.
The role suits a detail-driven inspector or field engineer who enjoys being in the field. You'll work closely with the Superintendent, Project Engineer and the owner's QA team.
About Our Client
A well-respected BC civil contractor that self-performs much of its work, with a strong pipeline of provincial, municipal and private infrastructure projects. Their work spans highways, bridges and structures, underground utilities, earthworks and site servicing. They're known for a safety-first culture, long-tenured teams and promoting from within.
What You'll Do
- Implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Carry out daily field inspections of earthworks, underground utilities, concrete, structures and paving
- Coordinate testing with third-party labs: compaction, concrete, asphalt and materials testing
- Verify work against drawings, specifications, MMCD and BC MoTT Standard Specifications as applicable
- Review material submittals, mill certs and supplier documentation before installation
- Raise, track and close out non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions
- Keep accurate inspection records, test results, photos and as-built documentation
- Hold hold-point and witness-point inspections with the owner's QA and engineer of record
- Attend quality meetings and support internal and owner audits
- Assemble quality turnover packages at project close-out
What You Bring
- 3-5+ years of QA/QC, inspection or field engineering experience in heavy civil construction
- Canadian site experience on roads, bridges, utilities, earthworks or similar infrastructure
- Hands-on inspection experience with both concrete works and earthworks
- Solid knowledge of testing methods (compaction, concrete, asphalt) and reading test reports
- Confident reading civil drawings and specifications; familiar with MMCD and MoTT specs
- Organized and thorough, with strong documentation habits
- Civil Engineering Technology diploma or Civil Engineering degree an asset
- ACI Concrete Field Testing, CSA concrete or ASTTBC certification an asset
- Valid BC driver's licence; willing to work day or night shifts as the project requires
What's On Offer
- Competitive salary of $85,000 - $115,000, depending on experience
- Extended health and dental benefits
- RRSP matching
- Vehicle or mileage allowance and phone
- Long-term work on major infrastructure projects
- Support for certifications and professional development
- Room to grow into Quality Manager or Project Engineer roles