Qa​/qc Manager

Job Title:

QA/QC Manager

Job Description

The QA/QC Manager leads quality assurance and quality control efforts across complex construction projects, including industrial facilities, semiconductor manufacturing plants, data centers, and other high-tech developments. This leadership role develops, implements, and maintains project quality programs to ensure all work complies with company standards, contract requirements, regulatory codes, and client expectations. The position plays a critical role in driving quality excellence, supporting continuous improvement, and shaping the future of advanced manufacturing, semiconductor production, data centers, and industrial infrastructure.

Responsibilities

+ Develop, implement, and manage project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plans, procedures, and inspection programs.

+ Lead quality initiatives throughout all project phases to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, project specifications, and applicable codes and standards.

+ Coordinate and oversee inspections, testing activities, and quality verification processes to ensure timely, accurate, and thorough execution.

+ Partner with project management teams, field supervision, subcontractors, and clients to achieve project quality objectives and resolve quality-related issues.

+ Facilitate quality planning, pre-installation, and coordination meetings to proactively identify and address quality risks and challenges.

+ Monitor project quality performance, track key metrics, and implement corrective actions when deficiencies or nonconformances are identified.

+ Direct document control and quality record management, ensuring inspection reports, testing documentation, and quality logs are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

+ Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters during client meetings, audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews.

+ Conduct root cause analyses and implement preventive measures to improve overall project quality and operational efficiency.

+ Lead training, mentorship, and development initiatives for QA/QC personnel and project teams to strengthen quality awareness and accountability.

+ Support continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems, and project outcomes.

+ Review construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and quality documentation to ensure alignment with quality standards and project requirements.

+ Collaborate with stakeholders to identify quality deficiencies, develop corrective action plans, and drive resolution to completion.

+ Support commissioning, startup, and turnover processes for complex construction projects when applicable.

+ Represent the project's quality function during client audits, regulatory reviews, and third-party inspections, ensuring transparency and compliance.

Essential Skills

+ Minimum of 5 years of QA/QC experience within industrial, manufacturing, mission-critical, semiconductor, data center, or commercial construction environments.

+ Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing project-specific QA/QC programs and inspection processes.

+ Strong understanding of construction quality management systems, industry standards, testing requirements, and regulatory compliance.

+ Experience reviewing construction drawings, specifications, RFIs, submittals, and quality documentation.

+ Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and SharePoint, as well as other construction management software platforms.

+ Background in semiconductor or data center construction, industrial construction, manufacturing, or mission-critical facilities.

+ Ability to perform inspections and support construction quality verification activities.

+ Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide QA/QC initiatives and influence project outcomes.

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across project teams, subcontractors, clients, and stakeholders.

+ Proven ability to identify quality deficiencies, develop corrective actions, and drive resolution to completion.

+ Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Detail-oriented mindset with a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, or a related technical field.

+ Professional certifications such as CWI (Certified Welding Inspector), CQM-C (Construction Quality Management for Contractors), CQC Manager, OSHA 30, or equivalent quality and safety credentials.

+ Experience leading QA/QC teams and mentoring quality professionals.

+ Knowledge of commissioning, startup, and turnover processes for complex construction projects.

+ Experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Familiarity with ISO-based quality…