Senior Quality Construction Manager - Lubbock, TX

Position: Senior Quality Construction Manager I - Lubbock, TX

Senior Quality Construction Manager I - Lubbock, TX

DLB Associates is a premier engineering and consulting firm specializing in mission‑critical solutions. We are seeking a senior technical leader to serve as owner’s and/or contractor’s representative to ensure quality, schedule, and scope compliance across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems.

Position Title

Senior Quality Construction Manager I – Texas, US

Position Location

Location varies by assignment. 75–100% travel across the U.S. until assigned to an extended project. Must be located near a major U.S. airport.

Salary

DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards may not reflect our pay ranges; we aim to out‑compete those ranges for well‑qualified candidates.

Job Summary

The Senior QCMI merges traditional construction management and owner’s representative responsibilities with strategic QA/QC leadership across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and controls systems within mission‑critical environments. The role converts organizational and client objectives into actionable quality and readiness plans, leading large‑scale or multi‑site programs and developing tactical solutions to complex issues. The Senior QCMI receives high‑level instruction on new projects but is self‑directed on day‑to‑day work.

Essential

Functions Strategic Leadership & Execution

• Translate DLB and client strategic goals into site‑level QA/QC programs and tactical implementation plans.
• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams through quality planning, inspection, verification, and turnover phases across one or more complex or concurrent projects.
• Serve as a technical authority for field quality, constructability, and readiness for commissioning.
• Mentor and develop junior quality managers, construction managers, and engineers to enhance overall program capability and consistency.
• Drive lessons‑learned initiatives and contribute to continuous improvement of DLB’s quality framework.

Owner Advocacy & Project Oversight

• Represent the owner in field execution to ensure adherence to the project’s Quality Control Specifications (CSPEC) and programmatic expectations.
• Lead proactive issue identification, risk analysis, and resolution strategies to prevent downstream schedule or commissioning impacts.
• Interface directly with client leadership, contractors, and vendors to ensure clarity in quality expectations and deliverables.
• Oversee QA/QC plan implementation and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory obligations.

Quality Field Leadership (L1–L3 Focus)

• Direct field inspections and verification of installation quality against design intent, specifications, and codes.
• Evaluate complex system installations for readiness ahead of commissioning (L4–L5).
• Collaborate with construction and commissioning teams to resolve deficiencies before they become operational issues.
• Validate that pre‑functional documentation, inspection records, and punch lists are complete and traceable.
• Ensure adherence to all HSE/LOTO and site safety policies.

Readiness for Commissioning & Turnover

• Validate completion of all L1–L3 quality deliverables prior to turnover to commissioning.
• Confirm that startup prerequisites, test records, and vendor documentation support commissioning readiness.
• Facilitate owner and contractor coordination meetings to review punch list closeout and quality sign‑off milestones.

Documentation, Controls & Technical Reviews

• Lead document control efforts including design review, submittals, RFIs, and non‑conformance logs.
• Maintain traceable documentation in platforms such as Procore, BIM 360/ACC, and Bluebeam.
• Oversee QA/QC dashboards and quality trend analyses to provide transparent visibility to project stakeholders.

Reporting & Metrics

• Develop and present executive‑level dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), and root‑cause analyses for quality performance.
• Track and communicate non‑conformance trends across projects to inform strategic decisions.
• Report site‑level performance and lessons‑learned to leadership to support enterprise‑wide improvement.

Continuous Improvement & Knowledge Sharing

• Lead post‑project reviews to identify opportunities for improving DLB’s QA/QC and commissioning…