Construction Quality Coordinator

Forbes Bros. Group of Companies; Chatham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction-based company based in Chatham, ON, is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator to ensure compliance with quality standards across projects. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of quality management experience, along with strong documentation and fieldwork skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including a company vehicle and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Wage

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Eligibility for Company Pension Program

Annual boot allowance of $250

Family-orientated working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum two years' quality management or industry experience required.
• Strong technical fluency in software tools such as Word and Excel.
• Able to work around construction crews in all conditions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect production material for defects.
• Create and maintain QA control documentation.
• Perform internal QA audits compliant with corporate policies.

Skills

Quality management experience

Detail-oriented

Fieldwork capability

Documentation skills

Education

Degree or training in construction management or engineering

Tools

Procore

Excel

SharePoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Forbes Bros Ltd. is seeking an experienced Quality Coordinator (Full-time, permanent) to join our major projects field team. This position is based out of Chatham, ON and will require frequent travel to our St. Clair project site in Sarnia, ON.

You'll work with Forbes' Quality Lead and report into Project Leadership. While you will receive guidance and tools from our Quality Group, this role answers directly to project needs - and you will have full support from site and company leadership in executing your duties.

The Quality Coordinator will work in conjunction with multiple departments to coordinate the activities required to meet the quality standards of Forbes Bros. Ltd. and the Client; ensuring products meet both external and internal standards, including legal compliance and customer requirements.

Why This Role?

• You'll learn directly from experts in our organization - providing mentorship before taking full ownership
• Your success will influence our long-term team structure in this market
• You'll be empowered to shape how quality is tracked and enforced in the field
• This role is supported by leadership, and we believe in making expectations clear, measurable, and enforceable

What We Offer:

• Competitive Hourly Wage
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Eligibility for Company Pension Program
• Vacation Pay & Stat Holiday Pay
• Company assigned vehicle, gas card, phone and laptop
• Annual boot allowance of $250 & annual clothing allowance of up to $900
• Family-orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lives Forbes Bros. value of WE WORK SAFE & never compromising on safety in all aspects of our everyday
• Inspect production material as assigned for defects
• Report defects to the appropriate manager
• Create and maintain QA control documentation
• Perform real-time field inspections to ensure work meets required specs
• Perform internal QA audits that are compliant with corporate policies, practices, and procedures
• Ensure ongoing compliance with local, national, and international standards and legislation
• Track and maintain quality documentation, photos, and reports with proficiency in technology platforms (Excel, SharePoint, Acrobat, Procore)
• Assist with the maintenance of QA monitoring programs, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers and support improvements by integrating quality control tools (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) into processes
• Comply with Company QA programs for monitoring supplier quality, including audits, controls, and other qualifiers
• Promote and advocate quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization and identify deviations and take immediate action to stop work or escalate as needed
• Participate in punch list walks, review quality records, and validate installation per plan
• Collaborate with field teams while holding them accountable to quality expectations
• Learn and apply specifications and project standards and help shape project-specific processes, documentation standards, and protocols
• Resolve operational concerns with clients and ensure the implementation of interventions to minimize project delays
• Other tasks and duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Minimum two (2) years' quality management or industry experience is required. Preference given to those with power lines, substations, or linear infrastructure experience
• Degree or training in construction management, engineering, or a technical field, an asset
• Experience in field work, inspections, logistics, or quality control, is preferred
• Strong technical fluency in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and SharePoint, is required
• Prior exposure to Procore or similar construction software, an asset
• Meticulous attention to detail, documentation, and time management
• Ability to work in the field around construction crews in all conditions
• Able and willing to travel and work extended/flexible hours if required to accommodate project/site hours of operation
• Able and willing to provide a valid driver's license and provide an acceptable drivers abstract

Forbes Bros Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.