Quality Control Manager - Construction (Traveling)

Full-time, exempt position in the Field Operations division, Quality department. Reports to the Regional Quality Manager with supervisory duties.

About the role

The Quality Control Manager (QCM) collaborates with the entire project team throughout the lifecycle of their assigned project, implementing and managing the QC Program inclusive of administrative and field duties. This role involves direct correspondence with clients/owners and interfacing with subcontractors to limit or address rework.

Responsibilities

• Willing to travel nationwide.
• Develop and implement comprehensive quality control plans aligned with project requirements, including inspection checklists, sampling procedures, and testing protocols.
• Conduct regular field inspections of construction activities to identify potential quality issues, deviations from plans, and non-compliance with specifications.
• Maintain detailed documentation of inspection findings, including photographs, data sheets, and non-conformance reports, and generate regular quality reports for project management.
• Review contractor submittals such as shop drawings, material data sheets, and test reports to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Coordinate and oversee material testing and sampling to verify compliance with quality standards.
• Identify and address quality issues promptly by initiating corrective action plans and ensuring timely remediation of deficiencies.
• Monitor the quality control practices of subcontractors and ensure they meet project requirements.
• Stay updated on relevant client/owner or government regulations, ensuring project compliance with all applicable quality standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, engineering technology, building construction, building science, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience as a Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Manager, or similar role.
• OSHA-30 certification.
• Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) Certification.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements and experience in hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.
• Experience leading and directing the work of others.
• Previous experience as a traveling Quality Control Manager preferred.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Understanding and experience with the Three Phases of Control.
• Ability to effectively manage diverse groups and teams, including outside testing agencies or subject matter experts/specialists.
• Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and self-prioritize.
• Motivated, driven, and collaborative team player.

Pay

$113,000 – $135,000 per year.