Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist

Location

Des Moines, IA

Summary

Wendler Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist with a strong background in civil infrastructure construction, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, flood mitigation structures, deep foundations, structural concrete, and high-voltage electrical projects.

Reports To: VP of Project Management

Effective Date: 02/18/2026

Wendler Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist with a strong background in civil infrastructure construction, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, flood mitigation structures, deep foundations, structural concrete, and high-voltage electrical projects. The ideal candidate will lead the implementation and oversight of project-specific quality control processes, ensuring that all self-performed and subcontracted work is completed safely, in compliance with contract documents and regulatory standards, and to the highest level of workmanship and specification.

Key Responsibilities

The QA/QC Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining project-specific Quality Control Plans and ensuring that all work complies with:

• Contract documents and specifications
• Owner and Engineer requirements
• Applicable building codes and industry standards
• OSHA and project safety standards
• This role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Crews, Subcontractors, Owners, and Engineers to proactively identify risks, prevent rework, and protect project schedules and budgets.
• Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for compliance.
• Conduct pre-installation meetings and quality planning sessions.
• Support final project closeout and commissioning documentation.
• Perform daily field inspections of self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Ensure materials delivered to site meet approved submittals.
• Track and verify resolution of punch list items.
• Collaborate with field leadership to troubleshoot quality issues.
• Prepare documentation required for certifications and compliance.
• Promote safety-first culture in all quality processes.
• Ensure work methods align with safety standards and PPE requirements.
• Integrate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) considerations into quality inspections.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in civil infrastructure construction (water, wastewater, foundations, utilities, structural concrete, or electrical infrastructure preferred).
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Experience with quality documentation and field inspections.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, management, and engineers.
• Willingness to travel to active jobsites across Iowa and other states if needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Excavation & Underground Utilities
• Structural Concrete & Reinforcement
• Process Piping & Mechanical Equipment Installation
• Deep Foundations
• High Voltage Electrical / Substation Construction
• Knowledge of ACI, ASTM, AWWA, NEC, or other relevant industry standards.
• OSHA 30 certification.
  
  

Core Competencies

• Detail-oriented and disciplined
• Strong documentation and follow-through
• Solutions-focused problem solver
• Comfortable holding field teams accountable
• Professional communicator with owners and engineers
• High integrity and commitment to craftsmanship
  
  

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