Construction Quality Manager - Mountain Region

About the role

The Regional Construction Quality Manager provides leadership, direction, and oversight of the Construction Global Practice (GP) Quality Management System (QMS) for Design-Build construction projects across the Mountain Region. This role ensures construction activities are planned, executed, inspected, tested, and documented in full compliance with construction practices and contract documents. The manager partners with regional leadership, project management, engineering, clients, subcontractors, and quality personnel to integrate quality throughout the project lifecycle—from pursuit and project set-up through construction and final turnover—while proactively mitigating risk and promoting continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and reinforce Construction Quality Plan requirements with the project management team.
• Actively develop, issue, and maintain the Construction Quality Plan, working directly with project teams to support and guide its development in accordance with project specifications, codes, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Collaborate with the project management team to implement key processes and application methods.
• Provide strategic quality leadership to project teams, supporting quality integration from pursuit through project closeout.
• Coach, train, and mentor field quality personnel on the Construction Quality Management System, including required quality verifications to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Construction Quality Management System through recommendations and system enhancements.
• Confirm conditions adverse to quality are identified, documented, dispositioned, tracked, and closed through final acceptance.
• Review and confirm compliance of subcontractor Quality submittals and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) with project specifications.
• Confirm Special Processes (e.g., welding, heat treatment, nondestructive testing) are developed, reviewed, and executed using qualified personnel to meet project specifications.
• Proactively communicate quality risks, issues, and improvement opportunities to project sites without onsite support and elevate concerns to the project management team as needed.
• Promote consistent tracking and reporting of quality metrics to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement.
• Confirm turnover documentation is complete and accurately reflects project scope and execution for successful closeout.
• Act as a liaison between the Project Manager and Jurisdictional Authorities and Authorized Inspection Agencies.
• Perform hands-on site assessments and field audits to confirm effective implementation of the Construction Quality Management System.
• Participate in and support Root Cause Investigations and Corrective Action resolution processes.
• Comply with all Safety & Health requirements and monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Participate in the Task Safety Observations (TSOs) process and define corrective measures for problem areas.
• Provide leadership and oversight of implemented quality programs at field locations to confirm consistent compliance with project specifications and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED and 11 years managing and implementing quality control procedures, or
• Associate Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination, or related field and 9 years managing and implementing quality control procedures, or
• Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination, or related field and 7 years managing and implementing quality control procedures.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer and communications media skills.
• Familiarity with installing Transmission and Distribution assets, including substations and overhead transmission lines.
• Familiarity with PHMSA, 49 CFR Part 192 (Transportation of Natural Gas and Other Gas by Pipeline) and 49 CFR Part 195 (Transportation of Hazardous Liquids by Pipeline).
• Familiarity with concrete, steel, mechanical, and special processes including welding.
• Familiarity with heavy industrial applications including oil, gas, chemical, and power.
• Experience with multi-disciplined work scopes (e.g., civil, concrete, structural, mechanical, piping).
• Familiarity with Power, Substations, Manufacturing, and Transmission Lines.
• Certified Welding Inspector (AWS) preferred.

Pay

$145,000.00–260,000.00 yearly. The expected compensation range is based on individual education, qualifications, prior work experience, and work location. The total annual compensation package includes a base salary and eligibility to participate in a discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Burns & McDonnell offers an extensive benefits package, including:

• Insurance and disability coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO), including paid sick leave under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA).
• Wellness programs.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for eligible employees.
• 401(k) retirement program.

Schedule

Full-time with up to 75% travel required.