Job Summary: The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing quality control and assurance for large-scale infrastructure projects. This role ensures that construction activities comply with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil construction with a strong background in quality management systems and inspections.
Key Responsibilities:Quality Assurance & Compliance- Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management Plan (QMP) for heavy civil construction projects.
- Ensure all work adheres to contract requirements, project specifications, and industry standards (e.g., DOT, AASHTO, ASTM, ACI).
- Conduct regular audits, inspections, and testing to monitor compliance and identify potential quality issues.
- Oversee materials testing, including concrete, asphalt, soil, and structural components.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.
Quality Control & Risk Mitigation- Establish and enforce quality control procedures across all project phases, from pre-construction to project completion.
- Identify and investigate non-conformance issues (NCRs) and implement corrective/preventive actions.
- Work closely with project teams to resolve quality concerns while minimizing rework and cost impacts.
- Maintain and manage project documentation, including quality control reports, inspection records, and test results.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management- Coordinate with engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure quality objectives are met.
- Serve as the liaison between the project team and regulatory agencies, clients, and third-party inspectors.
- Facilitate pre-installation meetings and quality training for project personnel.
- Lead quality control meetings and provide regular updates to leadership on quality performance and issues.
Process Improvement & Training- Develop and conduct quality training programs for project teams to enhance awareness and adherence to quality standards.
- Recommend and implement best practices for continuous improvement in construction quality.
- Stay updated on industry advancements, construction materials, and regulatory changes to optimize quality processes.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: - Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
- Communication skills, verbal and written.
- Knowledge of materials used.
- Knowledge of technologies and equipment used.
- Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
- Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.
- Must possess time management skills, including multi-task, meeting deadlines and being committed to getting the job done.
- Knowledge of and commitment to compliance.
Other Responsibilities: - Must be able to travel to jobsites within local areas.
- Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field experience preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in quality management for heavy civil construction projects.
- Basic computer skills including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Physical Requirements and Working Environment:- Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- This position requires in-person work.
- Work is often performed next to live traffic, in outdoor weather conditions, with and around large heavy civil construction machinery.
- Work is also performed in a lab setting.
- May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
- Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including night shifts and overtime, as assigned.
