Senior Construction QA/QC Inspector

As a Senior Construction QA/QC Inspector at Redwood Materials, your primary responsibilities include overseeing quality assurance on construction projects, coordinating with subcontractors, documenting daily inspections, and ensuring compliance with project specifications. You'll develop and implement inspection protocols, manage environmental performance evaluations, and support the establishment of a Mechanical Integrity System, all while working closely with project management teams.

To qualify for the Senior Construction QA/QC Inspector role at Redwood Materials, candidates should have significant industry experience—preferably over 10 years—along with a current API 510/570 or CWI certification. You should also have experience with ASME B31.3 and AWS D1.1. It is essential to obtain necessary certifications like CWI and Level II NDT within 12 months, along with strong organizational and communicative skills.

At Redwood Materials, the Senior Construction QA/QC Inspector plays a critical role in promoting environmental sustainability by conducting impact assessments, documenting environmental performance, and ensuring that construction practices meet prescribed environmental standards. Your work directly supports initiatives aimed at reducing environmental risks and enhancing sustainability throughout our projects.

The work environment for the Senior Construction QA/QC Inspector at Redwood Materials is dynamic, balancing time between office, Quality Lab, and project sites. While most work will be in the office, you will have site visits to ensure compliance and quality. The role may involve exposure to variable conditions such as loud noise or extreme temperatures, highlighting the importance of adaptability and safety.

Ideal candidates for the Senior Construction QA/QC Inspector role at Redwood Materials should possess strong leadership skills, a passion for sustainability, and a commitment to continuous learning. Being adaptable and having excellent communication and organizational skills are vital, as the role involves collaboration with various teams and handling complex construction quality challenges.

It's important to discuss specific projects where you've implemented QA/QC measures. Highlight your role in monitoring compliance, conducting inspections, and working with subcontractors to resolve quality issues.

You should focus on your process for identifying potential risks during site inspections and how you document and communicate these findings effectively to management and teams involved.

Discuss your methodical approach, including how you familiarize yourself with project specifications and your process for verifying that all installations meet these requirements, including your documentation techniques.

Share a specific scenario that demonstrates your problem-solving skills, detailing how you identified the issue, collaborated with teams to find a solution, and ensured that it didn’t impact the overall project timeline or quality.

Be prepared to list your certifications like API 510/570 or CWI, and explain their relevance to the position. Mention any upcoming certifications and how they contribute to your professional development.

Discuss your commitment to continuous learning through professional organizations, attending workshops, and reading relevant industry publications that help you keep abreast of advancements in the QA/QC field.

Explain your systematic approach to documentation, including the software you use, how you ensure accuracy, and how you keep teams informed about inspection results and compliance status.

Talk about your mentoring style, emphasizing patience, sharing practical experiences, and providing resources that help junior inspectors grow in their roles and develop the necessary skills for QA/QC work.

Emphasize your organizational skills and any project management tools you use to prioritize tasks, communicate effectively with teams, and ensure all quality inspections are timely and thorough.

Express your passion for sustainability and how Redwood Materials aligns with your personal values. Talk about the innovative approaches the company takes and your desire to contribute to a cleaner future.