Quality Manager II - Mining

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The Quality Manager II is an experienced quality leader responsible for managing quality assurance and quality control operations on large-scale or technically complex projects. This position leads the implementation of quality systems, oversees inspection and documentation processes, and drives continuous improvement across project teams. The Quality Manager II acts as a key liaison between project stakeholders, field operations, subcontractors, and clients to ensure all work complies with contractual, regulatory, and company quality standards.

This position will be located at the remote project site and will be living at the project location. Schedule rotation of 14 days on, 7 days off.

• Direct all quality-related activities on-site, ensuring alignment with project specifications, codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, AISC, API, ACI), and applicable regulations.
• Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits; coordinate timely close-out of quality-related action items.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
• Manage project quality documentation, including NCRs, CARs, punch lists, QA audits, and turnover packages.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities for civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical disciplines, depending on the project scope.
• Prepare and deliver regular quality reports to senior management, project leadership, and clients.
• Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching for quality staff to ensure competency in inspection procedures and quality protocols.
• Review and approve documentation related to material certifications, welding inspections, NOE results, concrete testing, and system completions.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for clients, third-party agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Supervise and mentor Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Coordinators; assign responsibilities and ensure high performance across the quality team.

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance/control within the construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, including 5+ years in a leadership role. Experience with projects including heavy industrial, mining, power, or similar.
• Advanced understanding of codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ACI 318, AWS 01 .1, AISC 360, ASME B31.1/B31.3, API 650/1104, ISO 9001).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field; equivalent field experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated success managing complex QA/QC programs on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Skilled in inspection methods, audit techniques, risk assessments, and field documentation practices.

Note:

Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not…