Construction Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager, EPC

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the project QA/QC function, including direct oversight of internal inspectors, QC coordinators, and third-party inspection personnel; set priorities, review performance, and provide day-to-day technical direction
• Review engineering drawings and specifications during the design phase to identify constructability concerns, inspection hold points, and quality requirements before construction begins; provide proactive QA/QC feedback to design engineers
• Develop project-specific Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and coordinate scheduling of third-party special inspections (e.g., structural steel, welding, concrete, fireproofing) to ensure inspection resources are in place ahead of construction activities
• Contract and manage relationships with third-party special inspection agencies; ensure their scopes, qualifications, and schedules align with project needs
• Perform daily site walks to identify risks, discrepancies, and non-conformances; document findings, evaluations, and inspections using company-prescribed procedures and software
• Perform system verifications on completed systems to confirm correct installation per design specifications and contract documents; assist with development and maintenance of quality protocols, qualification requirements, and validation procedures and documentation
• Audit contractor and self-perform quality turnover documentation, including MTRs, weld maps, weld logs, PWHT reports, NDT reports, concrete placement records, bolt tensioning records, and other civil/structural QC documentation
• Track and report on quality metrics, non-conformance trends, and inspection status to project leadership; support resolution of day-to-day quality issues in the field

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline; an Associate’s degree or technical diploma with significant additional field experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s
• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in construction quality control/assurance, inspection, or a closely related field, including prior experience leading or supervising QA/QC personnel
• Current CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification, or ability to obtain CWI within 12 months of hire
• Working knowledge of ASME B31.3 (Process Piping) and AWS D1.1 (Structural Welding Code – Steel)
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and piping engineering drawings and specifications; experience developing or executing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Valid driver’s license; strong organizational and communication skills
• Demonstrated leadership and mentoring ability, including experience directing inspectors, subcontractor QC staff, or third-party inspection agencies; strong sense of ownership