Quality Assurance/Quality Control Lead

About the Role

This position requires frequent travel and onsite work at Federal customer locations, including remote locations across the United States. As the QA/QC Lead, you will oversee quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure all materials, fabrication, and installation activities meet project specifications, applicable codes, and contract requirements. You will manage inspections, documentation, and compliance efforts while partnering closely with project teams, trade superintendents, and shop managers to ensure high-quality project delivery from fabrication through final installation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and document inspections for jurisdictional, contract compliance, and third-party requirements, including maintaining inspection drawing sets and coordinating final inspections.
• Coordinate jurisdictional visits with trade superintendents and ensure all required documentation is captured and maintained in systems such as BIM360 Field.
• Maintain certifications for qualified personnel and continuity logs, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with approved procedures and by properly qualified individuals.
• Ensure all materials and construction activities meet requirements for completeness, accuracy, and constructability in alignment with applicable building codes and project specifications.
• Participate in progress and QA/QC meetings, reviewing contract drawings to identify scope gaps or discrepancies and ensuring RFIs and submittals address any differences to maintain alignment with contract documents.
• Document fabrication activities in accordance with work packages, identifying and documenting deficiencies in quality or accuracy through NCRs and ensuring corrections are completed prior to shipment to the job site.
• Provide visit summaries and documentation to communicate fabrication and work package status to the project team.
• Verify that equipment and systems are installed in accordance with manufacturer requirements, contract documents, and quality standards.
• Develop and manage deficiency lists with trade superintendents and shop managers, tracking items through resolution.
• Support Level 2 (L2) processes and documentation for equipment receiving and set-in-place activities, ensuring systems are ready for energization.
• Assist in resolving owner punch list items related to installation quality in collaboration with project stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in QA/QC, construction quality management, or a related role within commercial, industrial, or energy projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction practices, fabrication processes, and applicable building codes and standards.
• Experience managing inspections, test documentation, and compliance requirements for jurisdictional and third-party agencies.
• Familiarity with QA/QC processes including NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), work packages, and inspection tracking.
• Experience with construction management and documentation software such as BIM360, Procore, or similar platforms.
• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, and submittals with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail and quality standards.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across project teams, including field staff, shop personnel, and management.
• Proven ability to identify issues, drive resolution, and track items through completion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Pay

Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you’re engaged, challenged, and valued, apply now to join our dynamic team.