Quality Control Technician

Quality Control Technician

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a Quality Control Technician on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history, valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures. This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.

The Quality Control Technician is responsible for full inspection of products and installation to ensure compliance with the contract plans and specifications. This position reports to, collaborates with, and follows the direction of the Quality Control Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Inspect work during construction and during final inspection to ensure compliance with the contract documents.
• Provide inspection for surface preparation, concrete testing data, formwork, misc. metals, reinforcing bar, water stop, concrete finish and curing operations.
• Review installation plans and materials to ensure compliance with the contract document.
• Prepare daily field inspection reports.
• Report deficiencies to the project Quality Control and Operations Teams.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• 5 (+) years' experience in the area of heavy civil works construction similar to the work being performed at this project.
• Ability to interpret complex construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to write reports using Microsoft Word or Excel.
• Ability to work with a fast-paced team in an aggressive construction environment.
• United States Army Corps of Engineers Project Experience is preferred.
• Strong ability to multitask, work independently under pressure, and within tight deadlines.
• Prior heavy civil site project experience such as water control, dam, levee, concrete, and mass excavation experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to move freely about a construction site that at times present a demanding terrain including, but not limited to climbing of ladders and stair towers, uneven and often wet surfaces, and slopes.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.