About Trident:
Trident Consulting is an award-winning IT/engineering staffing company founded in 2005 and headquartered in San Ramon, CA. We specialize in placing high-quality vetted technology

Some of our recent awards include:
2022, 2021, 2020 Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies in America
2022, 2021 SF Business Times 100 fastest-growing private companies in Bay Area

Trident Consulting is seeking a "Construction Quality Engineer" for one of our client in "St. Louis, MO". A global leader in business and technology services

Title: Construction Quality Engineer
Location: St. Louis, Missouri (Onsite)
Duration: 6 months - Contract
Pay Rate: $40 - 45/hr (W2- Inclusive all)
 

Position Overview

The Construction Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that all construction activities, materials, and processes meet defined quality standards, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance, minimizing defects, and ensuring successful project delivery by working closely with contractors, engineers, and project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance & Control

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC plans for construction projects.
• Establish quality benchmarks aligned with industry standards and project specifications.
• Ensure adherence to ISO standards, safety regulations, and construction codes.

Site Inspection & Compliance

• Conduct routine site inspections, audits, and quality assessments.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor activities for compliance with approved designs.
• Verify that materials and workmanship meet required standards.

Documentation & Reporting

• Review and approve:
  • Inspection reports
  • Test plans
  • Material submittals
• Maintain accurate quality documentation, logs, and reports for stakeholders.
• Prepare detailed reports highlighting quality issues and corrective actions.

Issue Resolution & Continuous Improvement

• Perform root cause analysis (RCA) on quality defects and failures.
• Recommend and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Work with project teams to improve processes and reduce rework.

Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and contractors to resolve quality concerns.
• Provide guidance and training on QA/QC standards and processes.
• Act as the quality subject matter expert on-site.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in:
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Or related field
• 10+ years of experience in construction QA/QC
• Strong understanding of:
  • Construction materials and methods
  • Quality standards and regulatory requirements
• Experience with quality management systems (QMS)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and models
• Strong:
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency in:
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Quality management tools/software

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as:
  • Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)
  • Quality Management Professional (QMP)
• Experience in:
  • Life Sciences / Pharma projects
  • GMP environments
  • Cleanroom construction projects

Work Environment & Conditions

• Fully onsite role in St. Louis, MO
• Requires frequent construction site visits
• May involve exposure to active construction environments
• Candidates must be willing to relocate at their own expense

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.