Forbes Bros. Timberline Construction Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Control Inspector – Foundations to support foundation construction activities on a major transmission construction project in Nebraska.

Reporting to the Construction Manager, the Quality Control Inspector – Foundations will oversee, inspect, and document quality-related activities associated with foundation construction on site. This role will support the implementation of the Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and project-specific quality requirements to ensure work is completed in accordance with client specifications, engineering standards, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.

This is a field-based quality inspection role. Candidates must have hands-on experience with foundation construction, including drilled pier / drilled shaft systems, helical pile systems, civil works, concrete placement, reinforcement, anchor bolt alignment, backfill, and compaction activities.

Position Details

Location: Nebraska project site
Employment Type: Full-time
Work Model: Site-based rotational position
Rotation: 4 weeks on / 1 week off
Schedule: 6 days per week while on rotation
Position Type: Safety-sensitive
Per Diem / LOA: Eligible where applicable for employees working away from home

Key Responsibilities

Field Quality Leadership & Compliance

• Support implementation of the Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans, and project-specific quality procedures.
• Perform and document inspections of foundation and civil construction activities.
• Inspect drilled pier / drilled shaft installation, helical pile installation, excavation, subgrade preparation, reinforcing steel, cage installation, anchor bolt placement, alignment checks, formwork, concrete placement, finishing, backfill, and compaction activities.
• Verify that work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, and applicable codes.
• Monitor inspection hold points, witness points, and testing requirements.
• Review and verify inspection reports, test results, concrete tickets, material certifications, and related quality records.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and field quality documentation.
• Assist with as-built documentation, turnover packages, and project closeout requirements.
• Identify non-conforming work and communicate issues to supervision for timely resolution.

Documentation & Turnover

• Ensure quality documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in accordance with project requirements.
• Coordinate material traceability and document control activities related to foundation construction.
• Support preparation and compilation of quality turnover packages.
• Assist with tracking corrective actions, deficiencies, and closeout items.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate inspections with client representatives, third-party inspectors, testing agencies, subcontractors, and project personnel.
• Work closely with construction supervisors, engineers, and field crews to promote quality awareness and compliance.
• Assist with investigations of non-conformances, deficiencies, and quality incidents.
• Participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and closeout activities.
• Promote a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and proactive issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma, engineering technology diploma, construction management education, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of quality control inspection experience on industrial, civil, energy, infrastructure, utility, or large-scale construction projects.
• Direct hands-on experience with foundation systems, including drilled pier / drilled shaft and helical pile installation, is required.
• Experience inspecting concrete foundations, structural concrete, earthworks, reinforcing steel, anchor bolt placement, backfill, compaction, and related civil construction activities.
• Experience reviewing inspection and testing documentation, material certifications, concrete tickets, test reports, and quality records.
• Familiarity with applicable construction codes, standards, inspection requirements, and quality management systems.
• Experience working on major capital projects is considered a strong asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR / driver abstract required.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, subject to applicable law and project requirements.

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of foundation construction practices, including drilled pier / drilled shaft systems, helical pile systems, concrete placement procedures, and civil construction quality requirements.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, inspection requirements, and quality procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with clients, contractors, inspectors, testing agencies, and project teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative project environment.
• Ability to work outdoors and perform field inspections in active construction conditions.

Reality of the Role

This is not a desk-based quality role. The successful candidate must be comfortable working in the field, inspecting active foundation construction work, reviewing work against drawings and specifications, documenting findings, and coordinating with construction teams, testing agencies, and client representatives.

This role requires:

• Field-based work on a major project site
• 4 weeks on / 1 week off rotation
• 6 days per week while on rotation
• Work around active construction crews, equipment, concrete placement, excavation, and foundation activities
• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail
• Confidence identifying quality concerns and escalating issues appropriately

Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume outlining relevant quality control inspection experience, especially related to drilled shafts, drilled piers, helical piles, concrete foundations, civil construction, earthworks, structural concrete, utility construction, or major infrastructure projects.

Forbes Bros. Timberline Construction Inc. is part of the Forbes Bros. Group of Companies and is committed to providing a safe, respectful, and inclusive work environment. Employment is subject to applicable project, safety, driver qualification, drug and alcohol testing, and company requirements.

Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Which foundation or civil activities have you inspected?
• Are you comfortable working a 4 weeks on / 1 week off project rotation, 6 days per week while on rotation?
• Do you have experience reviewing or completing ITPs, inspection reports, test results, material certifications, concrete tickets, or turnover documentation?
• How many years of quality control inspection experience do you have on civil, industrial, utility, energy, infrastructure, or major construction projects?

Work Location: In person