CQA Technician

Job Title: Construction Quality Assurance (CQA) Technician Job Description
The Construction Quality Assurance Technician performs field-based CQA services for landfill and landfill gas projects, with a focus on ensuring construction activities comply with engineering design plans, drawings, and technical specifications. This role conducts daily site inspections, supports landfill gas and remedial system maintenance and monitoring, and prepares detailed documentation to support project quality and regulatory compliance. The position offers substantial overtime opportunities, clear pathways for career growth into senior engineering technician roles, and a comprehensive benefits package.
Responsibilities
- Perform daily site inspections at landfills and construction sites to verify compliance with design plans, drawings, and technical specifications.
- Provide oversight and inspection engineering management of landfill gas systems and landfill construction activities, including cell construction and closure, to ensure adherence to project requirements.
- Execute construction quality assurance (CQA) tasks, including verifying materials, installation methods, and workmanship against technical specifications and project drawings.
- Conduct landfill gas and remedial system maintenance and monitoring activities as needed to support safe and efficient operation.
- Coordinate effectively with general contractors and subcontractors to address field issues, clarify requirements, and maintain project schedules.
- Prepare and submit detailed daily written reports, including photo logs, documenting site conditions, work performed, and any non-conformances or corrective actions.
- Develop construction documentation reports as requested, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely project records.
- Assist in training engineering technicians, associate staff, and staff professionals in field activities, sharing best practices and supporting skill development.
- Support office operations when requested, including administrative tasks, data entry, and report preparation using Word and Excel.
- Follow all safety protocols and participate in safety training and onboarding activities prior to working on landfill sites.
- Travel extensively to regional landfill and construction sites, maintaining professionalism and reliability while working on extended rotations.
Essential Skills
- At least 1 year of technician experience in landfill gas CQA or liner CQA.
- At least 23 years of experience working on active construction sites or performing engineering field work.
- Hands-on experience with soil sampling and construction inspection activities.
- Experience performing field inspections on construction projects, ideally related to landfill or environmental systems.
- Ability to perform construction quality assurance tasks and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel for report writing, documentation, and data tracking.
- Capability to coordinate with contractors and subcontractors in the field and communicate clearly regarding project requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate daily written and photo log reports.
- Willingness and ability to travel extensively and work extended schedules, including significant overtime.
- Commitment to following safety protocols and completing required safety training before working on landfill sites.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Hazwoper 40-hour certification or willingness to obtain and use Hazwoper training in field environments.
- Experience working with geosynthetics in landfill or liner construction projects.
- Interest in growing into a senior engineering technician role with increased responsibility and leadership in field operations.
- Ability to assist in training junior technicians and staff professionals on field procedures and CQA practices.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for preparing reports and coordinating with project teams.
- Organizational skills to manage documentation, daily logs, and construction records across multiple sites.
- Adaptability to work on a variety of landfill and landfill gas projects across different regions.
- Professionalism and reliability when representing the company at client sites and during travel.
Work Environment
This role is heavily field-based and involves a significant amount of travel, with approximately 80% of time spent on the road at landfill and construction sites and about 20% in the office. The position typically follows a rotation schedule on gas projects of 34 weeks working 6 days per week, followed by a one-week break. Overnight stays are common, with regional travel to locations such as Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and various East Coast states. Technicians use a company vehicle that can be taken home and are provided with a gas card. When traveling, accommodations are arranged in comfortable hotels, often extended-stay properties, to support longer assignments away from home. The onboarding process includes approximately two days in an office environment for orientation and safety training before any landfill work, followed by three days of field training on different landfill sites alongside a senior CQA technician. After training, technicians are typically assigned to a primary project site and remain there until project completion. The work takes place outdoors on active construction and landfill sites, requiring adherence to safety protocols and the use of appropriate personal protective equipment. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 100% employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with employer match; an annual bonus program; a student debt employer contribution program; paid holidays and paid time off; and access to a company truck for certain field services positions. The organization follows equal employment opportunity principles and provides a professional, safety-focused, and growth-oriented environment.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Englewood, CO.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Englewood, CO.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Englewood,CO. About Actalent

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