Senior Construction Quality Manager

About the role

Dream big. Join Ulteig, a leader in transportation and water infrastructure projects, as a Project Manager/Team Leader. You'll be part of the Critical Infrastructure Command Team, a dynamic group of construction quality professionals tackling some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of engineers and field professionals, including hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Responsible for team structure, role clarity, and effective deployment of resources across projects
• Monitor team workload, well-being, and engagement, particularly in a high-travel environment
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Provide ongoing feedback and career development planning
• Identify and develop high-potential talent and proactively address performance gaps
• Lead development of the quality control strategy, scope, and plan for large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Lead mobilization, project execution and resourcing
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to the engineers with assigned responsibility for the coordination, execution, and construction management of engineering projects
• Collaborate across the business to develop best-in-class quality control and safety strategies, plans, and practices
• Hold team members accountable to the Critical Infrastructure Command Team’s high standards
• Support in business development efforts and be a strong external representative and advocate for the Critical Infrastructure Command Team and for Ulteig industry wide

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 10 years of related experience in large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction
• 4 years of related experience managing construction inspection/quality teams
• DOT, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete preferred

Qualifications

• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture

Skills

• Ability to work on the biggest and most complex projects
• Experience with diverse client and project partners
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills
• Knowledge of quality control and safety strategies

Benefits

• Tiered monetary incentives for traveling teams depending on time spent at project sites
• Premium per diem
• Able to work on the biggest and most complex projects
• Opportunity for professional growth and development

Pay

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $155,500 to $210,300. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this role.

Schedule

This position involves significant travel, approximately 75%-80% of the year, with generous paid allowances for time spent with loved ones. Some working hours will be during evenings, overnight, and weekends.

What We Expect From You

• Legal authorization to work in US

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Additional Opportunity Details

The position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.