Director of Quality Assurance and Quality Control - Construction

Lead quality excellence for a 40-year construction powerhouse! If you thrive on building best-in-class quality programs, developing high-performing field teams, and ensuring compliance across complex mega projects, this is your chance to shape the future of quality with a technology-driven market leader where ownership, grit, and excellence define the culture!

Govig – Your #1 full-service recruiting firm, your access to the best opportunities available, is seeking a DIRECTOR OF QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL- CONSTRUCTION for the largest commercial subcontractor in the Southwest based in Phoenix.

Founded in 1984, our client is a specialized contractor with operations across 7 western states known for quality workmanship, exceptional performance, and unparalleled client satisfaction. As an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) company, our client has built their reputation over several decades on providing outstanding solutions and the highest quality work on every project.

The Quality Director provides strategic leadership for quality across all structural concrete construction activities, ensuring alignment with company standards of excellence, project specifications, and regulatory requirements. The role drives a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement between field and office teams.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Lead, coach, and develop Quality Managers and Quality Coordinators across multiple states, building strong field leaders who demonstrate accountability, ownership, and technical competence.
• Serve as a trusted technical resource and strategic partner to Project Teams and onsite Quality staff to ensure quality standards are consistently implemented across all projects.
• Own and continuously improve a “best-in-class” Quality Training Program, including:
• Developing and maintaining a Training Matrix, Resource Library, and PM/CM Handbook.
• Providing a rolling three-month training look-ahead.
• Assessing training needs, engaging leaders, and incorporating continuous feedback.
• Tracking and maintaining accurate training, certification, and compliance records.
• Design and deliver a Tradesmen training program in partnership with Safety that drives consistent skill development, regulatory compliance, and strong jobsite performance.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal, state, and local quality regulations and ensure disciplined, consistent compliance across all projects and locations.
• Review and interpret contract documents related to quality deliverables, using sound judgment to ensure requirements are clearly understood and properly executed.
• Lead the development and implementation of practical, compliant Job-Specific Quality Control Plans that support productivity and profitable project execution.
• Collaborate on Integrated Work Plans to embed quality considerations into safety and execution planning while keeping teams aligned.
• Coordinate and oversee Quality inspections across all active projects, ensuring timely reviews, proper documentation, effective issue resolution, and clear communication under pressure.

• 10+ years of experience in a Quality Assurance/Quality Control role within the construction industry
• Strong working knowledge of concrete mix design, batching, placement processes, and testing procedures
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I preferred; USACE CQC certification a plus
• Demonstrated experience working in construction and/or subcontracting environments
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Ability to effectively collaborate with all construction stakeholders, including management, owners, and subcontractors
• Strong communication, organizational, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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