Senior Quality Control Manager

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with over 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

About the role

At Okland, we believe quality is more than a checklist—it’s a mindset. We’re looking for a Senior Quality Control & Assurance Manager to lead our QA/QC efforts across all phases of construction, including exterior systems like envelopes, waterproofing, roofing, and subgrade barriers. You’ll work closely with project teams, consultants, and trade partners to review design documents, manage inspections, and ensure work meets our high standards. Your expertise will also support investigations, testing, and continuous improvement across projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and improve quality management processes and systems, while training and leading employees and construction partners in the implementation and execution of Okland’s QA Program, QC reports, QC metrics, project site inspections, and related project support duties.
• Ensure safety and LEAN principles are elevated in the design of the QA/QC program.
• Participate in pre-construction efforts highlighting key quality details, means, and methods.
• Contribute technical knowledge in design phase meetings with stakeholders and advise on potential constructability and quality issues during the construction phase.
• Attend “High Risk Features of Work” pre-installation meetings and first install meetings.
• Ensure installations are followed per design and product manufacturer’s instructions.
• Assist in the development and review of features of work boards and QA/QC checklists.
• Continually update the FOW library for ease of use and understandability.
• Engage in submittal and RFI reviews.
• Assist with project mock-ups.
• Troubleshoot QA/QC issues in the field.
• Track QA/QC metrics including rework cost, rework time, non-compliance work response time, and other similar metrics.
• Manage projects and teams, from inception to completion, in a variety of enclosure-related projects—both new and existing construction.
• Critically evaluate building envelope performance, including its design and construction.
• Provide design-assist services related to enclosure systems, including commenting on the appropriate use and selection of materials and details.
• Conduct investigations and repair of existing failing building enclosure systems.
• Inspect work in progress related to the exterior building envelope, including climbing and operating access equipment (e.g., swing stages) on high-rise structures.
• Develop and ensure protection of finished systems.
• Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis reporting for high-tier quality failure issues and provide solutions to correct failed systems.
• Manage client services, communicating progress, reporting, technical discussion of findings, recommendations, and project close-out.

Requirements

• BS in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an ABET-accredited university. Professional License in Engineering/Architecture or recognized industry credentials (e.g., RRO, RRC, RWC) are a plus.
• 7+ years of experience in building enclosure installation/consulting with sound knowledge of building materials, field investigation methods, and scientific principles as they relate to building enclosure performance.
• Quality Assurance certifications or credentials, such as USACE, NAVFAC, CQE, or CQT Construction Quality Management, are preferred.

Skills

• Strong understanding of construction means, methods, and materials.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• 2+ years directly supervising employees and/or consultants.
• Advanced technical knowledge of building systems, with emphasis on building envelope performance.
• Hands-on experience with moisture/air barriers, building skin systems, waterproofing, sealants, penetrations, and openings (preferred).
• Proficient with Procore, Bluebeam, BIM 360, Excel, Word, AutoCAD, Revit, and Outlook.
• Detailed understanding of building codes; ICC certification preferred.
• Knowledge of construction management procedures, contract administration, and inspection practices.
• Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication abilities.
• Skilled in writing and editing project specifications and technical reports.
• Collaborative team player with experience mentoring others.
• Proven ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work in the field as project needs require.

Benefits

• Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.
• Weekly pay, competitive salary, and bonus incentives.
• ESOP employee ownership and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.
• Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.
• Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, and paid work anniversary sabbaticals.
• Award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

Physical Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to sit, talk, and/or hear.
• Frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.
• Frequently inspect projects and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions.
• Noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status.