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Job Title


Quality Assurance Inspector


Company : Atkinson Construction


Location : Tacoma, WA


Created : 2026-04-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About Atkinson Building our nation's infrastructure since 1926, Atkinson provides innovative design and construction solutions for heavy civil projects. We are committed to safely delivering complex, quality projects while building long-lasting, collaborative relationships with our clients. The Role As a Quality Inspector, you will support the project by reviewing contract document specifications, owner requirements, and making sure our jobs comply with local, state, and federal building codes. You will coordinate with other trades, process daily reports of project progress, and adhere to all guidelines issued by the owner. As a strong communicator, you will help to build a quality control team that is open, transparent, and delivers excellence. Responsibilities + Partner with the project team to understand, plan, and implement the contract drawings and specifications + Collaborate with the owner, design team, and contractors to ensure quality and timeliness of project construction and completion + Review and assist with control documents related to quality control functions + Inspect, verify materials, and document all construction activities for compliance to the contract + Complete an Inspection Daily Report (IDR) of observations and communications they had with the project owner, sub-contractors, and Atkinson personnel + Closely track and maintain a project deficiency log + Manage the punch list process + Confer directly with the executive management team + Encourage, lead, and/or participate in staff training and development + Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work + Exceed our stakeholdersu2019 expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals Basic Qualifications + Three (3) yearsu2019 relevant work experience, plus a technical or Associateu2019s degree or five (5) years of relevant inspection experience + Preference to one or more of the following certifications: ICC, ACI, Nuclear Gauge, WABO, WAQTC, and/or CWI + Excellent verbal and written communication skills + Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) + Valid driveru2019s license and a good driving record + Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion and navigate uneven construction sites + Alignment to our Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. Youu2019ll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings. Your Work Environment: Youu2019ll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Atkinson Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations. Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hours, there will be occasions where business needs require your attention, particularly for time-sensitive matters or emergencies. You are expected to monitor and respond to communications (phone calls, emails, text messages) as required to address these situations effectively. Your ability to manage these expectations and be responsive when critical issues arise is key to your success in this role and our collective success as a team. A Drug Free Workplace: Atkinson promotes a drug-free workplace. A pre-employment drug u201cfitness for dutyu201d screening is required, and the company conducts random quarterly drug u201cfitness for dutyu201d tests. _Atkinson offers a total compensation package that includes base salary, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefit package that includes health benefits (medical and dental plans), paid time off (vacation, sick, and holiday), financial benefits (retirement plan with both match and annual company contribution, life insurance, short and long term disability, and commuter benefits). Additional benefits include fitness reimbursement, healthcare and dependent care pre-tax spending plans, tuition reimbursement, back-up daycare and family support benefits, EAP, work-life assistance, and a holiday contribution program. Base salaries will be determined by factors such as geographic location, education, skills, experience, and market considerations. For this role, the base salary range is $82,000_ _- $135,000._ Founded in 1926, Atkinson Construction is one of the most experienced and diverse civil contractors in the United States. Recognized for excellence in constructing highly-engineered and complex projects, Atkinson provides sophisticated and innovative heavy civil solutions for clients across the country. Atkinson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group. _Equal Opportunity Employer_ Clark Construction Group, LLC (and its subsidiaries and affiliates) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Clark promotes a drug-free workplace. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA). Clark is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email or call (800) 655-1330 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. _Authorization to Work_ Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis in order to be considered.