QA​/QC Manager; Coatings

Loenbrois a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans allindustriesand our service offerings include

Coatings,Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.

AtLoenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.

Job Summary
The QAQC Manager is responsible for implementing, managing, and maintaining the Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for Industrial complex coatingsconstruction projects. This role ensures all work complies with design specifications, customer requirements, industry codes,manufacturer specifications and company standards. The QAQC Manager willworkclosely with project management, field operations,3rd party inspectors and clients to drive a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.

Quality Management & Oversight:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific QAQC plans, procedures, and inspection/test plans in alignment with company standards and project requirements.
• Lead QAQC kickoff and coordination meetings with project and client stakeholders.
• Oversee all inspection activities, includingmockup verification, workmanship checks, andcoatingsystem testing including but not limited to holiday testing, DFT, and adhesion testing.
• Review and interpret, product data sheets,drawings, specifications, and submittals to ensure, application recording,proper mixing,installation, and inspection are compliant.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Manage QAQC documentation, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), test results, and turnover packages.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and coordinate final quality turnover documentation to support closeout.
• Utilize QAQC tools for inspection tracking, issue management, and documentation control.
• Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to production crews and inspectors.
• Collaborate with construction and shopteams to resolve quality-related issues in a timely manner.
• Support and participate in root cause analysis, corrective actions, and lessons learned initiatives.
• Interface with clients, general contractors, and third-party inspectors to ensure alignment and compliance with quality expectations.
• Conduct audits andsurveillanceto monitor adherence to quality standards.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and drive initiatives to enhance the company’s QAQC program.
• Support training and development for field teams to reinforce best practices and code compliance.

Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 5–7 years of QAQC experience in concrete and structural coating application, preferably in industrial projects.
• NACE 2 or 3 certification.
• Familiarity withpainttesting procedures including holiday,DFT,adhesion,rub, andenvirionmentaltesting.
• Ability to read and interpretdatasheets,drawings, specifications, and submittals.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making mindset with a focus on quality and accountability.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities.

Physical Demands and Work…