Senior Quality Control Technician

Senior Quality Control Technician – Clarkson Construction Company

Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry, with a proud history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Kansas City region. Our portfolio spans grading, paving, and bridge construction, underscoring our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Clarkson Construction Company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded. We believe in investing in our employees through professional development and advancement opportunities. Join us and be a part of a team that shapes the infrastructure in and around one of America's most vibrant cities.

The Senior Quality Technician plays a vital role in ensuring materials and construction processes meet all project and agency specifications for MoDOT and KDOT projects. This position performs and oversees testing and inspection of concrete, aggregates, soils, and cement‑treated base in both field and laboratory environments. The Senior Quality Technician verifies compliance with contract documents, leads and mentors other technicians, and supports Quality Control Managers in implementing Clarkson’s quality management program.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of materials testing procedures, field inspection practices, and agency documentation standards. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently on active construction sites, coordinating directly with project engineers, superintendents, and client representatives to address quality concerns in real time.

• Perform and lead field inspections and materials testing for concrete, aggregates, soils, asphalt, and cement‑treated base in accordance with MoDOT, KDOT, ASTM, and AASHTO procedures.
• Inspect rebar placement, formwork, subgrade preparation, and material delivery to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Conduct field testing such as moisture/density (nuclear gauge) and plastic concrete properties, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Review and interpret test data and inspection results, identify deviations from specifications, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Train and mentor Quality Technicians in approved test procedures, equipment operation, calibration, and proper documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and client representatives to ensure timely communication and resolution of quality‑related issues.
• Oversee collection and submission of test results, inspection reports, and documentation through company systems, or equivalent platforms.
• Assist Quality Control Managers with implementation of project‑specific quality plans, materials documentation, and agency submittal requirements.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify testing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy of results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and safety practices.
• Demonstrate leadership in maintaining safe work practices and compliance with OSHA, Clarkson safety policies, and PPE requirements.
• Stay current with MoDOT and KDOT material testing procedures and certification requirements, participating in ongoing training and recertification as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall project quality and success.

• Comprehensive understanding of MoDOT and KDOT specifications and testing procedures for concrete, asphalt, soils, aggregates, and cement‑treated base materials.
• Hands‑on experience performing field inspections and quality testing, including concrete testing, rebar inspection, subgrade evaluation, density testing, and mix verification.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, standard drawings, and material specifications to ensure conformance and document field conditions accurately.
• Proficient in analyzing test results, identifying deviations from specification, and implementing corrective measures with project teams.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including completion and…