Quality Manager

We provides heavy construction, bridge repair and maintenance services, and design-build services to municipal and state clients.

About the job

Seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Construction Quality Control Manager to implement and lead our project-level QC program for a major heavy-highway bridge and roadway construction project. As Construction Quality Control Manager, you will work closely with the corporate Manager of Quality and with the Project Manager, Field Engineers, and Superintendents to ensure that construction quality controls are effectively designed and implemented, and that all aspects of the construction process meet or exceed company standards, industry regulations, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control Oversight:

• Prepare and implement the project-specific Quality Management Plan and Quality Control Plans.
• Manage the Quality Control inspection and testing program, including oversight of field QC technicians and third-party testing agencies.
• Conduct or schedule regular site inspections, audits, and testing of materials, workmanship, and processes.
• Work with the Executive Team, Project Management Team, and Project Owner to prevent, identify, and resolve quality issues promptly.
• Lead, manage, and train QC and project personnel - including subcontractors - on best practices, inspection protocols, and quality requirements.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all facets of project execution.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain detailed logs of inspections, test results, materials documentation, quality audits, and corrective actions.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive and Project teams on the status and effectiveness of the project Quality Control program.
• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and subcontractors to address quality concerns and support project goals.
• Collaborate with management staff on procurement to verify that materials meet required quality and documentation standards before use on-site.
• Proactively identify potential quality risks and implement strategies to mitigate issues that could affect quality, schedule, timelines, costs, or project success.
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

Ideal Candidates -

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in highway and/or bridge construction, with at least 2 years in a Quality Control role preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and quality control processes.

Preferred Skills (Not required) -

• Professional certifications in quality control and/or construction management (ISO 9001, ASQ CQE, and/or NETTCP QAT) are preferred.