Position Summary

The Construction Quality Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing quality control processes to ensure construction work meets contract requirements, design documents, applicable codes, and company standards. This role partners closely with project management, field supervision, subcontractors, and inspectors to proactively prevent defects and drive consistent, high-quality execution across all phases of construction.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & Systems

• Develop and manage Project Quality Plans (PQP) or Quality Control Plans
• Establish inspection and testing procedures aligned with contract documents
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes
• Maintain quality documentation, logs, and records

Field Quality Oversight

• Conduct regular jobsite quality inspections and audits
• Verify work in place meets approved submittals and specifications
• Identify nonconforming work and lead corrective action plans
• Coordinate inspections with owners, third-party inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs)

Subcontractor & Trade Partner Management

• Review subcontractor quality plans and procedures
• Verify trade compliance with installation standards and best practices
• Participate in pre-installation meetings and first-in-place inspections
• Support subcontractor buyout and onboarding from a quality standpoint

Coordination & Communication

• Partner with Project Managers and Superintendents to integrate quality into daily operations
• Support constructability reviews and design clarification efforts
• Facilitate lessons learned and continuous improvement discussions
• Provide clear, timely communication to internal and external stakeholders

Testing, Documentation & Closeout

• Track and manage material testing, inspections, and special inspections
• Review and maintain quality-related submittals and reports
• Support punch list completion and project closeout documentation
• Assist with turnover packages and warranty documentation

Continuous Improvement & Training

• Promote a culture of “build it right the first time”
• Train project teams and trade partners on quality expectations and standards
• Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements
• Support company-wide quality initiatives and standardization efforts

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of construction experience with increasing responsibility for quality or field operations
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods
• Working knowledge of construction codes, standards, and inspection processes

Preferred

• Experience in commercial, healthcare, industrial, or institutional construction
• Experience with owner, GC, or CM quality programs
• Certifications such as:
• CQM (USACE)
• CQE, CQA, or similar (a plus)

Skills & Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and documentation
• Ability to lead and influence without direct authority
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Comfortable working in the field and office environments

Work Environment

• Primarily jobsite-based with regular field presence
• Collaboration with project teams, owners, inspectors, and trade partners
• Travel between project sites may be required

Career Path

• Senior Quality Manager
• Director of Quality
• Operations or Project Leadership roles