Quality Control Manager; Civil Construction

Overview

William Charles Construction is expanding its operations team and now hiring a Quality Control Manager to support our heavy civil transportation projects.

The Manager of Quality Control is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the Quality Management System (QMS) for heavy civil transportation projects delivered for state and federal agencies, including the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT), and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). This role ensures all work complies with contract requirements, DOT specifications, regulatory standards, and company policies while promoting a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Company Overview

Mas Tec's Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) segment generates over $4 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across industrial, renewables and infrastructure sectors. Mas Tec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments.

Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #20 Transportation Contractor).

Quality Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company s Quality Management System (QMS) for multi-state heavy civil transportation projects
• Ensure compliance with IDOT, INDOT, and MoDOT Standard Specifications
  , supplemental specifications, engineering policy guides, manuals, and project-specific special provisions
• Ensure adherence to applicable FHWA, AASHTO, ASTM
  , and state and federal regulatory requirements
• Review, approve, and oversee project-specific Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters with DOT representatives, owners, and third-party auditors

Project Oversight & Execution

• Provide quality leadership and oversight for highways, bridges, interstates, transit, and other transportation infrastructure projects
• Coordinate with DOT project engineers, district staff, inspectors, and materials personnel across multiple states
• Oversee inspection, testing, materials certification, and documentation required for agency acceptance
• Identify quality risks and support corrective and preventive actions, including nonconformance reporting and root cause analysis
• Interpret specifications and plans relating to contractor s quality
• Coordinate with field QA and QC testers for all required testing
• Maintain all testing records and quality control documentation

Audits, Reporting & Documentation

• Lead internal quality audits and support external DOT audits and reviews
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant quality documentation and reporting in accordance with agency requirements
• Track quality performance metrics, trends, and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Prepare executive-level reports on quality performance, compliance, and risk mitigation

Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead, mentor, and develop Quality Control Managers, inspectors, and testing personnel across multiple projects
• Establish training programs focused on DOT requirements, quality procedures, and best practices
• Promote a proactive quality culture emphasizing "right-the-first-time" execution
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned across the organization

Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent combined technical and work experience
• 10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction, with a strong focus on transportation projects
• 5+ years of experience in a senior quality management or leadership role
• Demonstrated experience delivering projects for IDOT, INDOT, MoDOT
  , or other state DOTs

Certifications & Technical Knowledge

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred
• Certifications such as IDOT INDOT MODOT Level III certifications
  , or similar strongly preferred
• In-depth knowledge of DOT materials testing, inspection procedures, and acceptance…