Location
Des Moines, IA
Summary
Wendler Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist with a strong background in civil infrastructure construction, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, flood mitigation structures, deep foundations, structural concrete, and high-voltage electrical projects.
Reports To: VP of Project Management
Effective Date: 02/18/2026
Wendler Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Specialist with a strong background in civil infrastructure construction, including water and wastewater treatment facilities, flood mitigation structures, deep foundations, structural concrete, and high-voltage electrical projects. The ideal candidate will lead the implementation and oversight of project-specific quality control processes, ensuring that all self-performed and subcontracted work is completed safely, in compliance with contract documents and regulatory standards, and to the highest level of workmanship and specification.
Key Responsibilities:
The QA/QC Specialist is responsible for implementing and maintaining project-specific Quality Control Plans and ensuring that all work complies with:
- Contract documents and specifications
- Owner and Engineer requirements
- Applicable building codes and industry standards
- OSHA and project safety standards
- This role partners closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Crews, Subcontractors, Owners, and Engineers to proactively identify risks, prevent rework, and protect project schedules and budgets.
- Review drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders for compliance.
- Conduct pre-installation meetings and quality planning sessions.
- Support final project closeout and commissioning documentation.
- Perform daily field inspections of self-performed and subcontracted work.
- Ensure materials delivered to site meet approved submittals.
- Track and verify resolution of punch list items.
- Collaborate with field leadership to troubleshoot quality issues.
- Prepare documentation required for certifications and compliance.
- Promote safety-first culture in all quality processes.
- Ensure work methods align with safety standards and PPE requirements.
- Integrate Job Safety Analysis (JSA) considerations into quality inspections.
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in civil infrastructure construction (water, wastewater, foundations, utilities, structural concrete, or electrical infrastructure preferred).
- Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience with quality documentation and field inspections.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with field crews, management, and engineers.
- Willingness to travel to active jobsites across Iowa and other states if needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in one or more of the following:
- Excavation & Underground Utilities
- Structural Concrete & Reinforcement
- Process Piping & Mechanical Equipment Installation
- Deep Foundations
- High Voltage Electrical / Substation Construction
- Knowledge of ACI, ASTM, AWWA, NEC, or other relevant industry standards.
- OSHA 30 certification.
Core Competencies:
- Detail-oriented and disciplined
- Strong documentation and follow-through
- Solutions-focused problem solver
- Comfortable holding field teams accountable
- Professional communicator with owners and engineers
- High integrity and commitment to craftsmanship