Civil Engineer-Quality Assurance Manager; QAM

Civil Engineer-Quality Assurance Manager (QAM)

Position:
Civil Engineer-Quality Assurance Manager (QAM), Full-Time, Roanoke, VA

Company: MBP (McDonough Bolyard Peck)

Salary: $67,000.00-$ (posted 2 weeks ago)

MBP is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with 10–15 years of progressive QA/QC experience on design‑build transportation projects. The role offers professional growth and career advancement opportunities.

• Act as on‑site client representation for mid‑to‑large projects.
• Develop and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct site visits and propose engineering solutions.
• Lead and conduct internal and external quality audits of projects and processes, ensuring compliance with specifications, regulations, and company standards.
• Oversee the preparation and review of quality‑related project documentation, including quality plans, inspection and test plans, and non‑conformance reports.
• Analyze project data (records, schedules, and as‑built construction data) to identify quality trends, evaluate root causes of deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
• Collaborate with project teams to establish quality objectives, metrics, and key performance indicators (KPIs) for all project phases.
• Independently apply quality assurance techniques and analytical methods to solve quality‑related problems and improve processes.
• Ensure the quality and timeliness of deliverables across all projects, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Provide training and mentorship to project teams.
• Participate in company activities and professional associations.
• Perform business development and marketing activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 10 to 15 years of progressive experience in QA/QC, preferably on design‑build transportation projects.
• Experience in transportation construction, transportation design, engineering consulting, or project management is beneficial.

• Professional Engineering Licensure in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. Candidates who can obtain a license within three months may be considered.
• Knowledge of Virginia DOT specifications, standards, and construction expectations with an emphasis on design‑build requirements, including contract administration and QA/QC, is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of engineering principles of construction management and project controls.
• Knowledge of one or more of: critical path method scheduling, cost estimating, project budgeting, delay analysis, constructibility and design review, inspections, quantity take‑offs.
• Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, statistics, and their applications.
• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language, including spelling, grammar, and composition rules.

• Professional Engineering Licensure in Virginia (or ability to obtain within three months of hire).
• OSHA 10‑hour or OSHA 30‑hour certification (or obtain within 3 months of hire).

• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Bluebeam; additional capabilities in P6 preferred, and CADD desired.
• Serve as the project team leader and develop the team to meet objectives in a timely, positive, and collaborative manner.
• Work within a project team to complete assignments independently.
• Read and interpret engineering plans, specifications, and technical reports.
• Maintain records and prepare reports/correspondence related to the work.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Develop innovative, creative solutions to problems using analytical skills.
• Focus deeply on details, then summarize findings for presentation to the project team leader.
• Effectively communicate complex information verbally and in writing.
• Collaborate with partners and clients, proactively managing conflicts and maintaining relationships, and accountability.
• Represent MBP positively within and outside the workplace by acting with integrity in interpersonal interactions.
• Stand, sit, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in varied weather conditions.
• Navigate construction sites with uneven terrain safely.