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Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry, with a proud history of delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Kansas City region. Our portfolio spans grading, paving, and bridge construction, underscoring our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Clarkson Construction Company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded. We believe in investing in our employees through professional development and advancement opportunities. Join us and be a part of a team that shapes the infrastructure in and around one of America's most vibrant cities.

Job Summary:

The Senior Quality Technician plays a vital role in ensuring materials and construction processes meet all project and agency specifications for MoDOT and KDOT projects. This position performs and oversees testing and inspection of concrete, aggregates, soils, and cement-treated base in both field and laboratory environments. The Senior Quality Technician verifies compliance with contract documents, leads and mentors other technicians, and supports Quality Control Managers in implementing Clarkson’s quality management program.

This role requires strong technical knowledge of materials testing procedures, field inspection practices, and agency documentation standards. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently on active construction sites, coordinating directly with project engineers, superintendents, and client representatives to address quality concerns in real time.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

• Perform and lead field inspections and materials testing for concrete, aggregates, soils, asphalt, and cement-treated base in accordance with MoDOT, KDOT, ASTM, and AASHTO procedures.
• Inspect rebar placement, formwork, subgrade preparation, and material delivery to verify compliance with approved plans and specifications.
• Conduct field testing such as moisture/density (nuclear gauge) and plastic concrete properties, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Review and interpret test data and inspection results, identify deviations from specifications, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Train and mentor Quality Technicians in approved test procedures, equipment operation, calibration, and proper documentation.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and client representatives to ensure timely communication and resolution of quality-related issues.
• Oversee collection and submission of test results, inspection reports, and documentation through company systems, or equivalent platforms.
• Assist Quality Control Managers with implementation of project-specific quality plans, materials documentation, and agency submittal requirements.
• Maintain, calibrate, and verify testing equipment to ensure reliability and accuracy of results.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance testing efficiency, accuracy, and safety practices.
• Demonstrate leadership in maintaining safe work practices and compliance with OSHA, Clarkson safety policies, and PPE requirements.
• Stay current with MoDOT and KDOT material testing procedures and certification requirements, participating in ongoing training and recertification as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support overall project quality and success.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comprehensive understanding of MoDOT and KDOT specifications and testing procedures for concrete, asphalt, soils, aggregates, and cement-treated base materials.
• Hands-on experience performing field inspections and quality testing, including concrete testing, rebar inspection, subgrade evaluation, density testing, and mix verification.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, standard drawings, and material specifications to ensure conformance and document field conditions accurately.
• Proficient in analyzing test results, identifying deviations from specification, and implementing corrective measures with project teams.
• Strong documentation and reporting skills, including completion and submittal of test forms, inspection reports, and daily summaries in compliance with project and agency standards.
• Effective communication and coordination skills to interface with contractors, engineers, and project management on quality-related matters.
• Leadership ability to mentor and train technicians on approved testing methods, safety procedures, and documentation practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and familiarity with digital data management and document control systems.
• Commitment to safety, accuracy, and continuous improvement, promoting a culture of quality and accountability in all testing and inspection activities.
• Ability to work independently in the field, manage multiple testing priorities, and adapt to changing site and schedule conditions.

Other Responsibilities:

• Report to work on time and prepared for scheduled assignments.
• Communicate any absences or delays to the supervisor as early as possible.
• Travel to local jobsites as required.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Qualifications Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• KDOT/ MoDOT Certifications
• ACI Concrete Certification
• Nuclear Gauge Certification

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires in-person work.
• Work is often performed next to live traffic, in outdoor weather conditions, with and around large heavy civil construction machinery.
• Work is also performed in a lab setting.
• May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including night shifts and overtime, as assigned.