Quality Manager - Heavy civil/Highway

About the role

The Quality Manager II is responsible for managing quality assurance and quality control operations on large-scale or technically complex projects. This role involves leading the implementation of quality systems, overseeing inspection and documentation processes, and driving continuous improvement across project teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct all quality-related activities on-site, ensuring alignment with project specifications, codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, AISC, API, ACI), and applicable regulations.
• Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits; coordinate timely close-out of quality-related action items.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
• Manage project quality documentation, including NCRs, CARs, punch lists, QA audits, and turnover packages.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities for civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical disciplines, depending on the project scope.
• Prepare and deliver regular quality reports to senior management, project leadership, and clients.
• Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching for quality staff to ensure competency in inspection procedures and quality protocols.
• Review and approve documentation related to material certifications, welding inspections, NOE results, concrete testing, and system completions.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for clients, third-party agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Supervise and mentor Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Coordinators; assign responsibilities and ensure high performance across the quality team.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in quality assurance/control within the construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Must have experience working on heavy civil and highway projects.
• Advanced understanding of codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ACI 318, AWS 01 .1, AISC 360, ASME B31.1/B31.3, API 650/1104, ISO 9001).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field; equivalent field experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated success managing complex QA/QC programs on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Skilled in inspection methods, audit techniques, risk assessments, and field documentation practices.