Construction Quality Assurance; CQA​/QC Supervisor

Construction Quality Assurance (CQA / QC) Supervisor

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. We design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—and we do it sustainably. We help clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

We are seeking a safety‑focused leader with field experience (preferably in construction) to supervise construction quality assurance at a mine reclamation project in northern New Mexico beginning January 2026. This full‑time onsite role requires a minimum 2‑year commitment, with potential to extend beyond.

Responsibilities:

• Identify problems, deficiencies, and design deviations and develop courses of action to address these issues.
• Communicate and articulate findings to the client, construction contractor, and Stantec leadership.
• Lead the Stantec CQA field team, delegating tasks based on individual skills, ensuring clear communication and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external personnel on and off site, including client management and professional organizations.
• Create and maintain a high‑functioning safety culture, tracking compliance with safe work practices and adhering to company and client guidelines.
• Use and master field equipment—Trimble survey equipment, portable X‑ray fluorescence spectrometer, electronic density gauge.
• Contribute to design solutions, as‑built construction records, and other field engineering activities using AutoCAD Civil 3D and Trimble Business Center.
• Plan, coordinate, direct, and execute Stantec CQA field team activities and documentation, including field observations, sample collection, field testing, and daily field reports.
• Review and respond to technical memoranda, RFIs, and as‑built reports.
• Supervise QA activities such as sample collection, gradation analyses, material density testing, and surveying.
• Interact daily with client management, engineering, and field staff to plan and execute CQA activities.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a B.S. in engineering or geology, an associate’s degree with strong surveying skills, a professional surveying license, or comparable relevant work experience.
• 4–6 years of field work on civil and/or geotechnical engineering projects, focusing on detailed design, site investigation, and technical communication; preference for mine remediation/reclamation experience.
• Experience using AutoCAD Civil 3D and typical professional software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat).
• Exceptional technical writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently at remote sites.
• OSHA HAZWOPER and supervisory training required.
• Dynamic individual able to work in high‑altitude, rugged environments (five to six days per week).
• Physical ability to traverse steep slopes and safely operate equipment.

Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, wellness program, health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, AD&D insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage, paid family leave, ten paid holidays, 10–20 days vacation, paid sick leave.

Compensation: Competitive pay with 10+ hours overtime per week, housing allowance, meal per diem, use of company vehicle. Overtime and bonus eligibility subject to role.

Location: Questa, New Mexico (USA).

Equal Opportunity: Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Reasonable adjustments during recruitment are accommodated upon request.