Quality Manager

About the Positions

We're seeking Quality Managers at various levels to support large, heavy-civil infrastructure programs-including highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and airport projects delivered through both traditional and alternative methods. These positions will oversee program or project level quality practices including:

• quality management (overarching framework and approach to quality),
• quality assurance (oversight of design and delivery processes and procedures),
• quality control (verification of compliance), and/or
• other activities to ensure adequacy, implementation, and effectiveness).

This posting is for future roles and not for a specific opportunity that is available right now. We accept applications and conduct interviews in advance of upcoming hiring needs. When a candidate is selected, their profile is activated in our talent pool for this specialty area. We notify our talent pool candidates first whenever we have a project need. This posting targets Sacramento, CA.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop, implement, and/or maintain Quality Management Systems in alignment with ISO 9001:2015 standards and our client requirements.
• Establish and manage project-specific QA/QC plans and inspection test plans for design and delivery disciplines.
• Oversee quality inspections, audits, and nonconformance reporting; ensure timely closure of nonconformances and implementation of corrective/preventive actions.
• Coordinate with design teams, contractors, and consultants to resolve quality issues and ensure consistency throughout design, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Conduct root cause analyses and lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Provide quality training and mentorship to project teams, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Lead quality meetings, compile reports, and deliver project quality performance metrics to internal and external stakeholders.

Attributes

• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent multitasking, organizational, and time management skills.
• Collaborative mindset that fosters teamwork, trust, and positive relationships.
• Detail-oriented, observant, logical, tenacious, and investigative.
• Natural curiosity, problem-solving abilities, and a passion for continuous improvement both personally and in work.
• Ability to analyze complex data and/or situations and resolve them using sound professional judgment.
• Confidence in speaking up to address issues and resolve problems.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, quality, construction management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years of professional experience in quality management for large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading quality assurance audits.
• Expertise with ISO 9001:2015 and industry standard QA/QC practices.
• Experience with construction drawings and codes (e.g., IBC, ASTM, ACI, ASME).
• Proven experience coordinating with a project management team and providing appropriate levels of support, coaching, and influence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite/Office 365 (e.g., Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, quality, or construction management.
• Active ASQ CQE or CQA certification.
• Active ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification.
• Active Six Sigma Black or Green Belt certification.
• Experience with large (>$500M), complex, heavy-civil infrastructure projects that include highways, roads, bridges, transit (including rail and bus), and/or airport projects.
• Experience delivering projects through both traditional and alternative methods (e.g., DB, CM/GC, P3).
• Experience in quality roles supporting owners.
• Experience managing, coaching, guiding, and assisting technical and administrative staff.
• Experience with Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Cloud Analytics, or other dashboard KPI reporting software.

Compensation Details

The salary range listed for this role is $120k-$160k/year ($57-$76/hour). The final salary…