Senior Construction Quality Manager

About the Role

Ulteig is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Project Manager/Team Leader to help bring impactful transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S. from vision to reality. As part of our Critical Infrastructure Command Team, you’ll lead quality control strategies, mobilize teams, and drive execution on large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects, including bridges, highways, tunnels, dams, and channels.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of engineers and field professionals, including hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning.
• Monitor team workload, well-being, and engagement, especially in a high-travel environment.
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, and performance evaluations.
• Develop and execute quality control strategies, scope, and plans for large-scale projects.
• Mobilize teams, manage project execution, and allocate resources effectively.
• Mentor engineers and field professionals in construction coordination and management.
• Collaborate on best-in-class quality control and safety strategies.
• Support business development and represent Ulteig industry-wide.

Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 10 years of experience in large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction.
• 4 years of experience managing construction inspection/quality teams.
• Willingness to travel 75%-80% of the year, including evenings, weekends, and extended periods.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• DOT, ACI, or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete preferred.
• Excellent writing, communication, time management, and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to Ulteig’s employee-owned culture.

What Makes Us Different

• Focus on professional development and growth opportunities.
• Tiered monetary incentives for traveling teams based on time at project sites.
• Premium per diem and excellent living conditions for traveling team members.
• Opportunity to work on the biggest and most complex infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative team environment built on shared excellence and purpose.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

• Flexible workplace and schedule.
• Employee ownership and competitive pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Innovative and collaborative culture.

Target Base Compensation Range: $130,400 to $176,500. Actual salary determined by job-specific skills, experience, education, training, and location.