Quality Control Manager

Colasanti Companies is seeking experienced Quality Control Managers and Senior Quality Inspectors to support major concrete construction projects throughout the Detroit and Cleveland markets.

This position is ideal for quality professionals with experience in cast-in-place concrete construction, inspection, testing, quality management, special inspections, or construction quality control. Depending on experience, certifications, and project needs, individuals may serve as a Quality Control Manager, Lead Inspector, Senior Quality Inspector, or Technical Quality Specialist.

The successful candidate will help ensure work is executed safely, accurately, and in compliance with contract documents, approved drawings, specifications, industry standards, and Colasanti quality expectations.

• Perform and lead inspections of formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, anchor bolts, post-installed anchors, concrete placement activities, finishing operations, curing, repairs, and closeout work.
• Develop and implement inspection strategies, checklists, hold points, witness points, and quality verification processes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, approved submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and industry standards.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party testing and special inspection activities.

• Maintain inspection records, quality reports, test results, material certifications, punch lists, turnover documentation, and quality metrics.
• Identify deficiencies, nonconformances, and quality risks and help facilitate timely corrective actions.
• Support audits, quality reviews, readiness assessments, and project turnover requirements.
• Assist with material traceability and documentation control processes.

• Review plans, specifications, submittals, testing reports, and technical requirements.
• Participate in root cause investigations and development of corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide practical recommendations to improve quality performance and reduce rework.
• Support implementation of company SOPs, best practices, and Zero Punchlist initiatives.
• Serve as a quality resource for project teams, field supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, and testing agencies.
• Mentor and support junior inspectors and project personnel.
• Participate in preparatory meetings, pre-pour meetings, first-work inspections, mockups, and planning sessions.
• Represent Colasanti professionally with clients, design professionals, and project stakeholders.

Candidates should possess one or more of the following:

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Concrete Technology, or related field.
• Significant experience in cast-in-place concrete construction, quality control, inspection, testing, engineering, or field supervision.
• Working knowledge of:
• Embed placement
• Concrete materials and testing
• Concrete placement operations
• Finishing and curing
• Special inspections
• Nonconformance management
• Project closeout and turnover

• Ability to read drawings, specifications, submittals, and contract requirements.
• Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
• Experience with Microsoft 365, Bluebeam, Procore, SharePoint, or similar construction management tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Candidates possessing any combination of the following certifications are encouraged to apply:

• OSHA 30
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector
• ACI Concrete Quality Technical Manager
• PTI Certification
• ICC Prestressed Concrete Special Inspector
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors
• First Aid / CPR

Equivalent certification pathways and relevant experience will be considered.

We are seeking individuals who:

• Take pride in delivering quality work the first time.
• Understand the realities of construction while protecting project requirements.
• Communicate professionally with craft personnel, project teams, and clients.
• Can identify and solve problems before they become costly issues.
• Want to grow within a rapidly expanding national quality organization.

Whether your background is as a Quality Control Manager, Senior Inspector, Special Inspector, Testing Technician, Field Engineer, Superintendent, Project Engineer, or Construction Quality Professional, we encourage you to apply.

Current opportunities are focused in:

• Cleveland, Ohio

Future assignments may be available throughout Colasanti's national project portfolio for individuals interested in additional growth opportunities.