Subcontract Welder Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Are you passionate about ensuring excellence and compliance in every detail? As a Quality Inspector, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the highest standards by conducting thorough quality inspections and witness tests. Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to uphold contract specifications and make a tangible impact on our projects, perform daily inspections, coordinate field testing, and ensuring conformance to approved plans, specifications, and the Quality Management System (QMS). This role ensures that construction practices meet GDOT standards, facilitates deficiency tracking and remediation, and documents inspection results to maintain audit readiness by uploading and maintaining relevant records in the Electronic Document Management System (EDMS). This role directly supports the CQCSM in implementing the Quality Management Plans.

The SR400 Express Lanes Project is a transformative $4.6 billion infrastructure initiative led by SR400 Constructors, a 50/50 joint venture between Flatiron Dragados and ACCIONA. Commissioned by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and Georgia State Road Tollway Authority (SRTA), the project will add two 16-mile express lanes from Sandy Springs MARTA Station (Exit 5) to McFarland (Exit 12), enhancing mobility along one of Georgia's busiest corridors. With a peak workforce of over 500, the project also includes dedicated bus rapid transit stations and key bridge refurbishments. Construction is set to begin in late 2025, with substantial completion anticipated in 2031.

Apply now and transform your career with us. 

• Support proactive field quality by collaborating with superintendents, engineers, and subcontractors to prevent deficiencies and rework.
• Be fully familiar with project documents, including plans, drawings, ITPs, approved materials, work method statements, and quality standards.
• Perform and document daily inspections and witness tests in accordance with ITPs.
• Coordinate and communicate with the IQF, the Authority (GDOT), and QA personnel to ensure timely inspections (in particular Control Point Inspectios or CPIs) to ensure work can progress meeting requirements and with minimal impact on production.
• Conduct and document material receiving inspections; verify compliance with approvals and technical requirements.
• Verify testing is conducted by qualified personnel using calibrated equipment; ensure all certifications are on file and stored in the EDMS.
• Identify and report quality issues; track and support resolution of Observations, Deficiencies, NCRs, CARs, and OFIs.
• Document all inspection/test activities via ITRs; submit quality documentation to the Area QC Manager and CQCSM.
• Maintain daily reports with inspection results, material tracking, test outcomes, and field observations.
• Ensure that inspection data, photos, and test records are filed correctly and completely in the EDMS.
• Assist CQCSM in reviewing construction methods for compliance with technical requirements and best practices.
• Participate in punch list walkthroughs and contribute to the identification and resolution of deficiencies.
• Review subcontractor QC records for completeness, accuracy, and compliance.
• Notify the CQCSM or Area Quality Manager when work appears out of compliance or if quality risks are present.
• Support the coaching and/or training of other less experienced inspectors to be able to rely and allow them to perform independently their duties.Coordinate and allocate QC resources (internal or external) as needed to support compliant and timely progress of the activities including those to be carried out at supplier/manufacturer facilities when assigned

• Bachelor's degree or Engineering Technologist diploma preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in heavy civil/infrastructure quality inspection roles.
• ACI certification (or equivalent) required; additional certifications in materials testing, soil, or welding inspections preferred.
• Experience in QA/QC for federally funded, DOT, or P3 projects strongly preferred.
• Proven knowledge of construction methods, testing procedures, and inspection protocols.
• Strong organization, documentation, and communication skills.
• Experience using EDMS platforms such as Procore, Aconex, or SharePoint.
• Detail-oriented, with a proactive, field-driven mindset.
• Able to read and interpret civil, structural, and utility drawings and specifications.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple project stakeholders.
• ISO 9001 Certified Projects or Companies auditing exposure.

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.