Senior Construction Quality Manager

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Construction Quality Manager to lead quality management efforts on commercial, industrial, and institutional construction projects. This position ensures construction activities meet contract requirements, project specifications, and established quality standards while maintaining complete and accurate project records. The ideal candidate will collaborate with project leadership, field teams, subcontractors, inspectors, and project stakeholders to monitor quality, address deficiencies, and support successful project completion.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain quality documentation, including QC reports, inspection logs, and submittal tracking
• Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for each definable feature of work
• Lead weekly quality meetings and distribute meeting notes to project teams
• Prepare daily reports documenting inspections, completed work, deficiencies, and corrective actions
• Verify required quality checklists before concrete placement, structural steel installation, and other critical construction activities
• Inspect incoming materials to ensure they match approved submittals and are stored properly before installation
• Coordinate pre-installation meetings with subcontractors before new work activities begin
• Schedule and document required building code inspections and third-party testing
• Maintain accurate as-built drawings throughout the project lifecycle
• Assemble project closeout packages, including warranties, operation and maintenance manuals, and final as-built documents
• Stop work when necessary to address safety concerns, quality deficiencies, or conditions that could impact project performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management with 10 years of directly related experience, or 20 years of relevant construction experience in place of a degree
• At least 7-10 years of experience working for a commercial or industrial general contractor
• Current USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management (CQM) certification
• Strong understanding of civil, architectural, mechanical, and electrical construction systems
• Knowledge of construction sequencing, scheduling, and project planning
• Experience managing quality documentation and project change administration
• Familiarity with commercial, industrial, civil, and renovation construction methods
• Proficiency with construction management software and standard computer applications

Preferred Skills

• Experience overseeing quality management throughout all phases of construction
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Ability to identify issues early, coordinate corrective actions, and maintain thorough project documentation
• Collaborative approach to working with field teams while maintaining independent quality oversight
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout every phase of construction

Physical Requirements

• Lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Walk active construction sites for extended periods
• Climb ladders and stairs throughout the workday
• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean driving record

What You'll Bring

• Experience overseeing quality assurance programs for commercial or institutional construction projects
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• Ability to identify issues early, coordinate corrective actions, and maintain thorough project documentation
• A collaborative approach to working with field teams while maintaining independent quality oversight
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement throughout every phase of construction