Lead Civil Quality Assurance Inspector in , United States

Lead Civil Quality Assurance (QA) InspectorThe Lead Civil Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector is the QA Manager's primary field representative for civil-related activities (e.g., earthwork, grading, soil compaction, concrete placement, roads), verifying conformance to engineering designs, codes, regulations, and Tesla standards. This senior role leads a team of field QA inspectors, oversees surveillance and audits, performs inspections as needed, and supports the QA Manager in achieving project quality objectives through technical expertise, independent judgement, and problem-solving.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage civil quality assurance inspection activities throughout the project, directing field QA inspectors to conduct independent audits and inspections, ensuring all contractor quality control activities conform to project specifications, geotechnical reports, and applicable codes and standards (e.g., ACI, ASTM, AASHTO, IBC)Mentor, train, and evaluate field QA inspectors, providing technical direction and on-the-job training to ensure inspectors are qualified, knowledgeable, and proficient in accordance with project quality assurance proceduresDirect and oversee the review and evaluation of contractor quality control documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with project requirements; identify systemic gaps and escalate findings to the QA Manager with recommendations for contractor corrective action and process improvementLead audit and surveillance programs of contractor and subcontractor civil QC systems, evaluating effectiveness and preparing detailed audit reports and non-conformances with root cause analysis and recommended corrective actions for submittal to the QA ManagerCoordinate and oversee key civil testing and inspection activities (compaction, concrete, rebar, utilities) ensuring contractor QC testing is being performed correctly, at the required frequency, and that results meet project specification and code acceptance criteria per applicable standardsLead the investigation and resolution of complex civil QA issues; drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, verification, and nonconformance closure per the project QA programMaintain civil QA documentation and reporting ensuring all QA activities are properly documented and communicated to the QA Manager, contractor QC teams, and engineering, while identifying quality trends, systemic issues, and lessons learned to support continuous improvement of the QA program throughout all phases of the project lifecycleRequirementsMinimum of 12 years' experience as a quality inspector on large-scale industrial projects with at least 3 years in a supervisory / lead capacity and 3+ years of experience as a client/owner quality representativeAbility to read and interpret discipline-specific technical documents, communicate clearly with field QA inspectors, contractor QC, and the QA manager on findings, audits, and corrective actionsAdvanced knowledge of QA program requirements and key construction codes (e.g., ACI, ASTM, IBC); advanced proficiency with inspection tools (e.g., concrete slump cones, ultrasonic pulse velocity meters, cover meters, rebar locators, ground penetrating radar)Advanced problem-solving skills and ability to lead the investigation, analysis, and resolution of complex/systemic quality issues; present root-cause findings and corrective/preventive recommendations to the QA ManagerPossesses a comprehensive understanding of quality management principles and the ability to apply and enforce them throughout all phases of the project and system turnover walkdownsAbility to lead and perform effectively within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and aggressive commissioning goalsCompensation & BenefitsBenefitsAlong with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany paid Basic Life, AD&DShort-term and long-term insurance (90 day waiting period)Employee Assistance ProgramSick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceWeight Loss and Tobacco Cessation ProgramsTesla Babies programCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks program