Regional Quality Assurance Manager in Everett, Massachusetts

Regional Quality Control Manager

Fa  Global are seeking an experienced Regional Quality Control Manager to lead quality governance on a landmark, $400M+ multi-year heavy civil design-build mega project in Massachusetts. This complex infrastructure build encompasses extensive structural bridge widening and replacements over active highway lanes, passenger/freight rail lines, and environmentally sensitive waterways. Operating with direct site authority, you will manage a team of dedicated quality inspectors and third-party testing laboratories, serving as the central technical liaison between the project team, joint-venture partners, and State Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

This is a high-visibility, career-defining leadership role with one of North America's most respected self-perform heavy civil contractors.

Boston, Massachusetts

$400M+ Heavy Civil Highway & Bridge Mega project

ENR Top-10 Heavy Civil General Contractor

• Establish, implement, and enforce the project Quality Management System (QMS) in full compliance with owner specifications, state DOT standards, and federal regulations.
• Lead, mentor, and manage an on-site team of Quality Control Inspectors, field engineers, and independent testing laboratory personnel across multiple active work shifts.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for DOT representatives, third-party oversight engineers, and agency auditors to maintain project momentum and ensure zero-rework delivery.
• Provide senior-level technical oversight for mass concrete placements, structural steel fabrication/erection, driven pile verification, deep foundations (cofferdams/micropiles), post-tensioning, and Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC) sequencing.
• Oversee pre-construction material submittals, inspect vendor fabrication facilities, conduct root-cause analysis on non-conformances (NCRs), and lead continuous preventative action reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Field Engineers to integrate quality controls directly into daily construction operations, schedule planning, and job hazard analyses.

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with at least 5 years in a dedicated Quality Control Management or Quality Director capacity on major infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record on large-scale ($100M+) design-build, heavy highway, or bridge construction projects involving complex structural steel, mass concrete, and marine or pile foundations.
• Demonstrated success working directly with State DOT authorities (e.g., VDOT, PennDOT, MassDOT, or equivalent) and managing third-party testing agencies.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline (equivalent hands-on industry leadership experience will be considered).

• State DOT Quality Management / QC Manager Certification (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• ACI Concrete Field Testing / Concrete Inspector certifications.
• OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is a strong plus, though not strictly required.

Strong proficiency in reading complex bridge/highway plan sets, interpreting geotechnical reports, managing submittal logs, and utilizing digital quality auditing tools.

• Holds the backbone to enforce quality standards firmly while remaining solution-oriented and operational.
• Capable of bridging technical discussions between field crews, executive management, and agency inspectors.
• Prefers active site presence and direct engagement with field operations over purely administrative desk management.

To maintain project and corporate confidentiality, additional project details and employer specifics will be disclosed during the initial screening call.