Pomerleau

Quality Lead

Pomerleau$90K — $117K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in engineering, architecture, or equivalent experience.
  • 6-8 years of experience in construction or quality management on projects.
  • Experience interpreting construction contracts, specifications, drawings, codes, and standards.
  • Ability to work independently and influence project teams.
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the quality approach on large-scale construction projects.
  • Act as a liaison between clients, subcontractors, and project teams on quality matters.
  • Review technical documents to identify quality risks and requirements.
  • Develop and maintain project-specific Quality Management Plans and processes.
  • Facilitate meetings to ensure quality standards are clear among project stakeholders.
  • Oversee quality inspections and ensure compliance with project standards.
  • Manage non-conformities and recommend corrective actions in collaboration with superintendents.

Benefits

  • RRSP with up to 5% employer matching.
  • Hybrid work model for corporate roles.
  • Employee stock ownership program.
  • Career growth through development opportunities.
  • Transit pass reimbursement.
  • Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one.
Full Job Description
General Information

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Job Location

  • Ottawa, ON


Date Published

25-Aug-2026

Department

Quality

Min Compensation

90 000

Max Compensation

117 000

Compensation Frequency

Annual

Employment Type

Permanent

Working Arrangement

Hybrid, On-Site

Role Type

Full-Time

Job Description

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As a Quality Lead working with the Building Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, and precision of our job sites. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects, ranging from $1.5 million to more than $1 billion, you will lead the project's quality approach from planning through close-out. You will implement a project-specific Quality Management System, oversee Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, and help ensure that contractual, regulatory and technical requirements are understood and met.

What You Will Do
• Be the quality leader on the project, guiding project team members and subcontractors in fulfilling their quality responsibilities.
• Act as a key bridge between the client, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and the project team on quality and technical matters.
• Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, submittals and other technical information to identify quality requirements, risks and upcoming priorities.
• Prepare, implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan and related QA/QC processes.
• Develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans, checklists and inspection schedules aligned with the construction look-ahead.
• Plan and facilitate pre-installation and pre-activity meetings with the project team, subcontractors, and key suppliers.
• Oversee inspections, testing, material receipt and traceability, and confirm that third-party testing agencies meet project requirements.
• Manage observations, deficiencies, non-conformities and corrective actions in collaboration with site superintendents and subcontractors, including escalation of major quality issues.
• Monitor quality records and project Key Performance Indicators, identify trends and use the results to support continuous improvement.
• Support client and consultant audits, communicate quality issues clearly, and promote practical lessons learned across the project team.
• Lead quality close-out by confirming that records, as-built information, certificates, inspection and test reports, technical data and warranty information are complete, traceable and ready for handover.

This Role Could Be for You If You Have
• A bachelor's degree or technical diploma in engineering, architecture, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Approximately 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in construction and/or quality management on construction projects.
• Experience interpreting construction contracts, specifications, drawings, codes and standards.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, anticipate project needs, and influence others.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a practical and transparent approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction quality documentation systems.

Additional Assets Include
• Experience on large-scale government or complex construction projects.
• Internal Quality Auditor ISO 9001 qualification.
• Knowledge of Lean Construction principles.
• Fluency in both official languages, written and spoken.

Security Clearance Requirement:

Please note that this position requires candidates to be eligible to obtain and maintain a Level II (Secret) Security Clearance. As part of the recruitment process, applicants must be able to provide 10 years of verifiable background information, including employment history, educational background, addresses, and other information required to support the security clearance process.

Benefits
• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement - get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

The expected compensation range posted for this role applies to available work locations in Ontario and/or British Columbia. Offered compensation may vary from the posted range based on a candidate's relevant skills, experience, qualifications, geographic location, and the final job for which they are hired.

Please view this job on Pomerleau's official Career Site if the posted compensation range is unavailable on a third-party job board.

About Pomerleau

Pomerleau is a construction company specializing mainly in the building, infrastructure, civil engineering, and renewable energy sectors.

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Joining Pomerleau presents a prime opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of professionals—the leading group in the construction industry in Canada.

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At Pomerleau, job opportunities abound, helping some of the nation's most significant projects come to life. Pomerleau is at the forefront of innovation and leadership in the construction sector, transforming the industry landscape through sustainable and groundbreaking practices. Lead in a unique position in the marketplace, where technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation converge. Engage with a team of business and technology advisors to help navigate the complexities of modern construction projects. Collaborate with a dedicated group of over 4,000 professionals, driving forward with integrity and commitment to quality.

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