Jobs · Quality Assurance · Illinois

Quality Manager

Pepper Construction Group · Des Plaines, IL · 1 wk ago
Quality Assurance$110k–$130k/yrFull-time

Major Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of Job-Specific Quality Plans in partnership with project teams, ensuring alignment from preconstruction through field installation and closeout.
  • Review construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals to proactively identify risk, coordination gaps, and opportunities to improve constructability early in the process.
  • Facilitate pre-installation meetings with trade partners to align expectations, confirm means and methods, and establish clear standards for execution before work begins.
  • Conduct regular jobsite walks to evaluate workmanship, identify issues, and support real-time decision-making with field leadership and subcontractors.
  • Document field observations in a clear, actionable way that drives accountability, corrective action, and consistent quality across projects.
  • Pearl closely with field leadership to resolve technical and quality issues quickly and effectively, minimizing rework and maintaining schedule momentum.
  • Support sequencing, installation strategies, and workflow planning to improve coordination and field execution.
  • Perform constructability reviews during preconstruction to identify risks early and incorporate lessons learned into future project execution.
  • Support training and coaching efforts that raise the bar for quality and execution across all project teams.

Position Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 8+ years of experience in construction management, quality, design, construction technology, testing, or related disciplines
  • Strong understanding of construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and submittals
  • Deep understanding of building systems, sequencing, and field operations
  • Industry certifications such as RRO, REWO, CABS, or ACI credentials are highly valued

Pay

The target salary for this position is $110,000 to $130,000. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
  • A generous 401k match
  • A student loan repayment benefit
  • Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
  • Fully paid medical and parental leave
  • Mental health services

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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