Construction QA​/QC Technician-in-Training

McAninch Corporation Construction QA/QC Technician-in-Training

Council Bluffs, IA 51501

Who Are We?

McAninch Corporation is a leader in the grading and underground utility industry. We are an employee-owned company that has been recognized as an Iowa Top Workplace for the last 8 years. We partner with a wide variety of clients to provide mass grading, underground wet and dry utilities, excavation, and backfill services for residential and industrial construction projects in Iowa and Eastern Nebraska.

Position

Description:

Our QA/QC Technicians perform on site surveying to ensure work is installed in accordance with contract document requirements. Technicians-in-Training will learn to manage checklists for utilities, coordinate as-builts, and manage issues to project completion. They use Agtek and Trimble Business Center software to meet quality assurance requirements. Training for this position is provided on-the-job and may require some travel to Des Moines, IA or Cedar Rapids, IA based on project start dates.

The QA/QC Technician reports to the Director of Field Operations. Technicians typically work 40-55 hours per week. This position is project-based and is not eligible for telework.

Job Requirements:

• Perform on-site surveying to verify installation of underground utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, dry utilities) for compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Identify non-conforming work, document deficiencies, and communicate with Estimator/Project Manager for corrective action.
• Maintain QA/QC documentation and checklists in accordance with project requirements.
• Collect and verify field data to update as-built drawings and records.
• Participate in Building Information Modeling (BIM) meetings and communicate information to Estimator/Project Managers and field personnel.
• Import survey data into Trimble Business Center and create a surface with data points. Export and send to Estimator/Project Managers.
• Read and interpret grading plans and blueprints.
• Participate in on-site safety meetings and follow all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior construction experience or education or exposure to AutoCAD/AgTek/Bluebeam preferred.
• Associates or Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
• Able to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
• Must have outstanding customer service skills and professional demeanor.
• Must have effective time management skills and be able to work independently.
• Basic proficiency in Office 365 Suite, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to travel overnight when necessary (typically less than 20%). Travel may increase as additional projects are awarded.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to independently lift and carry up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend/squat, kneel, and twist on a frequent basis.
• Ability to climb ladders in and out of trenches and walk on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work outdoors 100% of the time, including in hot, cold, and wet conditions.
• This position may require some sedentary duty.

Compensation:

• Up to $60,000 per year, based on experience, plus a company vehicle.
• 100% paid benefits, including health/dental/vision insurance premiums, life insurance, LTD/STD and cancer insurance.
• 401(k) with 3% company match and profit sharing.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) that awards shares in McAninch Corporation
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays

No recruiters or staffing agencies please.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.