QC Project Engineer

QC Project Engineer

Thalle Construction Co., Inc. is pleased to announce a career opportunity for a QC Project Engineer on the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) A-2 Reservoir in Palm Beach County, Florida. This project marks the largest contract in the Jacksonville District’s history, valued at $2.87 billion. Thalle will oversee the construction of a 17.75-mile embankment dam and associated structures.

This project offers potential Project Team members a valuable opportunity to broaden their professional experience and advance their careers throughout its duration. The CEPP plays a vital role in Everglades restoration, aiming to enhance ecosystem health, improve water storage, and increase resilience to climate change.

The QC Project Engineer is responsible for supporting the QC Program through documentation management, redline review, as-built development, and coordination between field operations and project management. This role serves as the primary recorder of field changes and ensures accurate and timely preparation of as-built documentation in compliance with contract plans, specifications, and owner requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review superintendent markups and redline drawings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract documents.
• Maintain and update redline drawings throughout the life of the project.
• Develop and prepare final as-built drawings and documentation packages in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure all field changes are properly documented and incorporated into record drawings.
• Coordinate with field staff to verify installed work matches contract documents and approved changes.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with engineering principles, project specifications, and customer contract requirements.
• Support preparation and maintenance of the project’s Quality Control documentation.
• Collaborate with Project Manager and field management to resolve discrepancies between drawings and site conditions.
• Assist with review of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and design revisions as they relate to redlines and as-builts.
• Track and document revisions resulting from approved change orders.
• Support cost and schedule impacts related to drawing revisions and field changes.
• Participate in project meetings and document key decisions affecting design or installation.
• Perform field walks to verify installation against contract drawings.
• Act as project recorder for modifications, design clarifications, and field directives.
• Coordinate with survey teams to ensure accurate record data for as-built documentation.
• Ensure all documentation meets owner requirements, including USACE standards when applicable.
• Prepare and submit redline logs, documentation trackers, and as-built status reports.
• Maintain organized digital and hard-copy drawing control systems.
• Support audit readiness and final project closeout documentation.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with USACE projects preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing redline and as-built documentation.
• Strong ability to interpret complex construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Experience with heavy civil site projects such as water control structures, dams, levees, concrete structures, and mass excavation preferred.
• Proficiency in construction management and document control software.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and PDF markup tools.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to move freely about a construction site that at times present a demanding terrain including, but not limited to climbing of ladders and stair towers, uneven and often wet surfaces, and slopes.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.