Quality Manager

Buildcorp; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional paid leave

Employee referrals bonuses

Counselling services

Buildcorp Foundation

Rugby tickets

Job summary

Buildcorp seeks a senior Quality Manager to lead quality assurance across major construction projects in Melbourne. You will guide project leadership to embed a robust quality culture, ensure compliance with ISO 9001, and coordinate audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a trade or tertiary qualification in construction, 10+ years in supervisory roles, and 5+ years in QA-focused positions. Procore experience is advantageous and a strong stakeholder network is essential.

Qualifications

• Trade or tertiary qualification in Building and Construction.
• Minimum 10 years in construction supervisory role with at least 5 years in a quality compliance focused role.
• Experience auditing management systems and Internal Auditor training.

Responsibilities

• Identify, manage and monitor quality objectives, requirements, risks and other issues that may impact project delivery.
• Provide guidance to project leadership to develop and maintain a quality culture and drive improvements.
• Coordinate Quality Risk Workshops for high-risk trades within scope.
• Ensure implementation of Buildcorp’s Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) at project and corporate levels.
• Lead root cause analysis of quality/design issues and oversee corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain Quality Plans, Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans and related documents.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Quality management

Strategic thinking

ISO 9001 knowledge

Education

Building & Construction degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

About Us

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to rugby tickets during the season

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melbourne

Job Category: Construction

About Us

For over 35 years, Buildcorp has been at the forefront of construction, delivering projects we are proud of and building long-term partnerships based on trust, quality, and integrity. What sets us apart is not just what we build, but how we lead — through our people, our values, and our commitment to doing the right thing. Our legacy of success comes from passionate teams, loyal clients, award-winning projects, and a culture where leadership and collaboration thrive.

• Additional paid leave options for balance and wellbeing
• Employee referral bonuses
• Access to personal and financial counselling services
• Opportunities to give back through the Buildcorp Foundation
• Access to rugby tickets during the season

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, manage and monitor quality objectives, requirements, risks and other issues that may impact the successful delivery of projects.
• Provide guidance and support to the project leadership team to develop and maintain a quality culture that drives business improvement.
• Support the case for improvements by aligning them to business goals and objectives.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, policies, and plans that support the achievement of quality objectives.
• Review risk management processes related to quality, and apply technical expertise to assess team capability, focus and compliance.
• Coordinate the scheduling and completion of Quality Risk Workshops for trades identified as having high-risk quality elements within their scope
• Ensure the effective implementation of Buildcorp’s Quality Assurance Framework (QAF) across both project and corporate levels.
• Support major process change and business improvement initiatives and lead the Quality aspect of the internal and external audits.
• Ensure quality objectives are clearly defined, communicated and aligned with the strategic direction of the business.
• Actively engage stakeholders to ensure compliance with the Quality Management System and related processes, supporting strong project, design, and commercial outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively across all functions and maintain strong professional relationships with external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, project managers and consultants.
• Share experience and knowledge with project teams to help navigate quality related risks and capitalise on improvement opportunities.
• Identify and elevate key quality risks and opportunities for improvements on projects.
• Lead root cause analysis of quality and design issues identified through audits and reviews and support the implementation of corrective actions and recommendations.
• Deliver operational audit process for projects and corporate functions, managing the rectification process with a focus on high-risk areas including safety, environment, design and quality.
• Provide input into the business’s Quality Management System and associated technologies (e.g., Procore), recommending improvements to ensure effectiveness and compliance.
• Support regular training across the business on core quality systems and processes, with a focus on the quality and safety of design and methodology.
• Guide teams on quality deliverables including Quality Plans, Method Statements, Inspection & Test Plans, Work Procedures, and Material Approval Forms, including those prepared by Supply Partners.

Desired Skills And Experience

Those coming from a trade/technical background are highly desirable, due to their first hand knowledge of construction.

Skills / Knowledge

• Ability to establish rapport and can influence stakeholders that results in effective lasting trusted partnerships.
• Demonstrated credibility within the industry with the development and implementation of quality management systems and working to achieve regular improvement to quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically critically analyse and resolve complex problems and challenges.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of ISO 9001 requirements.

Education / Experience

• Trade or Tertiary qualification in a related Building and Construction discipline.
• Minimum 10-years’ experience in a construction related supervisory role with at least 5-years in a Quality compliance focused role within a complex construction, engineering or related organisation.
• Possesses relevant qualifications and professional experience in auditing management systems, including completion of recognised Internal Auditor training as a minimum requirement.
• Experience in built form construction. Backgrounds that are exclusively in the Civil space will, unfortunately, not cross-over to the level required for this role.

Your success is reflected in ours, so we are committed to being an employer of choice. We pride ourselves on having a diverse and inclusive workplace, as different perspectives and ideas will deliver our long-term success. We will do all we can to help you develop your skills, and make a difference, right from the start. We have a flexible workplace and focus on all aspects of your physical and mental health and safety. We want you to be with us for the long-term, so providing you with rich career experiences and ongoing development is our priority.