Construction Quality Manager

About Atlas

Atlas is a trusted leader in environmental and infrastructure consulting services; we provide services that enable communities to flourish and thrive. With a team of 3,500 employees and offices throughout the US, we combine local expertise and a network of relationships to deliver solutions to both public and private clients. Our services help improve the quality of life in the communities where we live and work. We always aim for smart, safe, and sustainable results. At Atlas we understand that our future is everyone’s responsibility, and we create a better experience at every stage of a project.

About the role

At Atlas, we're providing services that enable communities to flourish and thrive, and if you’re a Construction Quality Manager ready to lead project-specific quality efforts on major transportation, transit, water, aviation, and heavy civil infrastructure projects and are committed to doing meaningful work, then this is your moment. Join a dynamic, value-driven, client- and community-focused environment where your work creates a lasting positive impact for the people and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Manage project construction QA programs.
• Oversee QA testing and inspection.
• Coordinate and schedule resources to provide appropriate QA inspection and testing for all construction efforts on a daily and weekly basis.
• Provide training to ensure appropriate quality procedures are in place, through pre-activity meetings and daily on-site reviews.
• Ensure all quality inspector staff has appropriate training and certification for the types of construction activities they will be overseeing.
• Verify that all sampling and testing personnel have the appropriate training and certification for the types of materials they will be testing.
• Maintain a Non-Conformance Report (NCR) log.
• Maintain utility relocations inspection information.
• Develop and maintain a list of lab equipment available, latest calibration data, and date of inspection.
• Schedule Hold Points as audits of on-going construction work for the duration of the project.
• Coordinate with owner quality verification testing, inspection, and Independent Assurance (IA) requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field plus 6 years of relevant construction inspection experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Associates Degree in a related field plus 6 years of relevant construction inspection experience.
• Experience on heavy civil construction projects.
• Understanding of technical requirements for construction systems, materials and equipment (electrical, mechanical, architectural/structural).
• Strong structural concrete experience in heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience representing contractor and owners’ interests as site or trades representative.
• Highly organized with strong analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with project management level personnel.
• Ability to multi-task and work both in a team and independently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Flexible hours required for construction observations and oversight.
• Must be capable of climbing ladders/scaffolding and working at elevated locations, including building roofs, and bridges.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage with multiple plan options, including no-cost employee-only medical coverage.
• Time Off & Family Support: Vacation time, paid holidays, sick & safety leave (SSL) and paid parental leave.
• Retirement: 401(k) and company match.
• Insurance: Life, AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Disability insurance.
• Safety Program: Approved PPE at no cost and reimbursement for prescription safety glasses and protective footwear.
• Learning & Development: Clear career paths, learning resources and development programs; internal certifications on specific skills and support for external credentials through tuition reimbursement.
• Belonging: Employee Communities (ECs), voluntary, employee-led groups that create connections, belonging and shared purposes.
• Flexibility: May vary by project demands and regional workloads, with a commitment to providing reasonable accommodation.

Pay

$120,000 – $160,000 annual salary. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.