Lead Civil QA Inspector

Post Date

Aug 05, 2026

Location

Brookshire,
Texas

ZIP/Postal Code

77423
US
Oct 08, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

AUS-3e803d9d-73d2-47ad-808b-bd59f1acce5e

Pay Rate

$60 - $75 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

The Lead Civil Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector is the QA Manager’s primary field representative
for civil-related activities (e.g., earthwork, grading, soil compaction, concrete placement, roads),
verifying conformance to engineering designs, codes, regulations, and Tesla standards. This senior
role leads a team of field QA inspectors, oversees surveillance and audits, performs inspections
as needed, and supports the QA Manager in achieving project quality objectives through technical
expertise, independent judgement, and problem-solving
Responsibilities (What You’ll Do):
• Lead and manage civil quality assurance inspection activities throughout the project,
directing field QA inspectors to conduct independent audits and inspections, ensuring all
contractor quality control activities conform to project specifications, geotechnical
reports, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, IBC)
• Mentor, train, and evaluate field QA inspectors, providing technical direction and on-the
job training to ensure inspectors are qualified, knowledgeable, and proficient in
accordance with project quality assurance procedures
• Direct and oversee the review and evaluation of contractor quality control documentation
for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements; identify systemic
gaps and escalate findings to the QA Manager with recommendations for contractor
corrective action and process improvement
• Lead audit and surveillance programs of contractor and subcontractor civil QC systems,
evaluating effectiveness and preparing detailed audit reports and non-conformances with
root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions for submittal to the QA Manager
• Coordinate and oversee key civil testing and inspection activities (compaction, concrete,
rebar, utilities) ensuring contractor QC testing is being performed correctly, at the required
frequency, and that results meet project specification and code acceptance criteria per
applicable standards
• Lead the investigation and resolution of complex civil QA issues; drive root cause analysis,
corrective actions, verification, and nonconformance closure per the project QA program
• Maintain civil QA documentation and reporting ensuring all QA activities are properly
documented and communicated to the QA Manager, contractor QC teams, and
engineering, while identifying quality trends, systemic issues, and lessons learned to
support continuous improvement of the QA program throughout all phases of the project
lifecycle

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Required Skills & Experience

Requirements (What You’ll Bring):
• Minimum of 12 years’ experience as a quality inspector on large-scale industrial projects
with at least 3 years in a supervisory / lead capacity and 3+ years of experience as a
client/owner quality representative
• Ability to read and interpret discipline-specific technical documents, communicate clearly
with field QA inspectors, contractor QC, and the QA manager on findings, audits, and
corrective actions
• Advanced knowledge of QA program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., ACI,
ASTM, IBC); advanced proficiency with inspection tools (e.g., concrete slump cones,
ultrasonic pulse velocity meters, cover meters, rebar locators, ground penetrating radar)
• Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to lead the investigation, analysis, and
resolution of complex/systemic quality issues; present root-cause findings and
corrective/preventive recommendations to the QA Manager
• Possesses a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and the
ability to apply and enforce them throughout all phases of the project and system
turnover walkdowns
• Ability to lead and perform effectively within a high-performance, cross-functional
organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive commissioning goals

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.