Quality Control Manager

Socket.dev; Beausejour; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits Package

Dental & Vision Care

Disability Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

On-site Parking

Boot Allowance

Cobra Gear

Job summary

Cobra Enterprises is seeking a experienced Quality Control Manager to lead its Quality Management Systems for modular production and general contracting in Beausejour, MB. You will develop, implement, and continually improve QMS processes, with a focus on compliance, defect reduction, and high-quality workmanship across projects.

You will collaborate with project managers, site teams, trades, consultants, and leadership to drive accountability, safety, and continuous improvement while upholding

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction with quality leadership roles.
• Experience with CSA implementation and QMS development.
• Strong knowledge across structural, envelope, mechanical, electrical, and site works.

Responsibilities

• Lead CSA implementation initiatives and maintain CSA certification requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) and related documents.
• Own and manage production facility and site quality programs, including inspections and corrective actions.
• Develop Quality Management Plans, ITPs, logs, and closeout documentation.
• Perform quality audits across multiple disciplines and coordinate closeout records.
• Coordinate commissioning records, testing, and O&M documentation for project closeout.
• Support warranty processes including root-cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with PMs, Superintendents, trades, consultants, AHJs, and clients to resolve issues.

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Engineering, Quality Management

Tools

MS Office

Excel

SharePoint

Bluebeam

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Power BI

Dynamics 365/ProjectPro

Job description

Become a part of the Cobra Family:

Cobra Enterprises is a family owned and operated, fast-growing business. Cobra values and provides a safe and respectful work environment. Looking after employees is one of our main priorities, which is why we offer a competitive benefits package, competitive salaries, career growth and development, recognition programs, and a family-oriented team environment.

Overview of Position:

The Quality Control Manager will effectively lead Cobra Enterprises Quality Management Systems for Modular Production and General Contracting. This role will develop, implement, monitor, and continuously improve the Quality Management System and associated standards, practices, processes, and project-specific quality plans.

The successful candidate will be a technically strong, field-experienced, and process-driven construction professional who can work collaboratively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Production teams, Site teams, Trade partners, Consultants, Inspectors, and Senior leadership to promote accountability, compliance, continuous improvement, and high-quality workmanship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Cobra Enterprises CSA implementation initiatives; support and maintain applicable CSA certification and compliance requirements.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including the Quality Manual, procedures, forms, work instructions, audit processes, supporting documentation, inspection records, checklists, and reporting tools.
• Own and manage ongoing production facility and construction site quality programs, including inspections, audits, corrective actions, reporting, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement.
• Develop and support project-specific Quality Management Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality documentation, deficiency logs, NCRs, defect tracking, photo reports, test records, and closeout quality records.
• Perform production and field quality audits across structural, architectural, envelope, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, finishing, site works, modular transport readiness, complexing, interconnections, commissioning, and turnover requirements.
• Coordinate commissioning records, equipment start-up documentation, testing records, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) documentation to support project closeout requirements.
• Administer and support warranty management processes, including warranty claim tracking, root-cause investigations, corrective actions, trend analysis, and lessons learned recommendations.
• Work with Project Managers, Superintendents, Production Managers, Site supervisors, Trades, Suppliers, Consultants, Inspectors, AHJs, Client representatives, and Certification stakeholders to resolve quality issues and maintain compliance.
• Develop and manage supplier quality evaluation activities, including product quality assessments, supplier defect tracking, workmanship/material issue trending, and corrective action follow-up.
• Promote a safe work culture and comply with OH&S regulations, company policies, project-specific safety requirements, and applicable legislation.

Preferred Qualifications / Experience:

• 5+ years of progressive construction experience in general contracting, commercial, industrial/institutional, modular, production/fabrication, or related environments.
• 5+ years in a quality-focused leadership role such as Quality Manager, QA/QC Lead, Senior Superintendent, Construction Manager, Production Manager, Commissioning Manager, or Senior PM with strong quality responsibilities.
• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Architectural Technology, Engineering, Quality Management, or related technical field preferred.
• Quality credentials such as ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, ASQ, GSC, QA/QC Certification, CSA-related training, Construction Safety Designation, Inspection-related certification are assets.
• Construction trade certification with extensive equivalent experience may also be considered.
• Strong working knowledge of structural, envelope, architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life safety, commissioning, and site works.
• Experience with CSA implementation, QMS development, certification compliance, modular construction, production facility quality controls, Factory Acceptance Testing, transport readiness, site complexing, and commissioning is a strong asset.
• Experience developing and maintaining ITPs, hold points, checklists, NCRs, deficiency/defect logs, corrective action records, warranty records, commissioning records, and closeout documentation.
• Knowledge of building codes, construction standards, OH&S requirements, contract documents, specifications, drawings, consultant reviews, and quality/certification documentation requirements.
• Proficient with MS Office, Excel, SharePoint, and Bluebeam. Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, Power BI, or Dynamics 365/ProjectPro would be assets.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Other Qualifications:

• Strong problem solving, root-cause analysis, multi-tasking, organizational, and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and in team-based environments while remaining objective, assertive, practical, and solutions-focused.
• Ability to gather, analyze, and organize quality data; define problems and requirements; and recommend practical improvements.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills with the ability to communicate professionally with field, office, production, consultant, client, certification, and leadership teams.
• Strong attention to detail and flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities, deadlines, project demands, and operational requirements.

Employment Details:

• Job Type / Work Location Full-time, Permanent, on-site in Beausejour, MB, 8-hour shift Monday-Friday
• Pay To be determined based on experience and qualifications
• Additional Pay Bonus pay; overtime pay, where applicable
• Benefits Benefits Plan; dental & vision care; disability insurance; employee assistance program; extended health care; life insurance; Retirement Savings Plan; paid time off
• Other Benefits Company events; Cobra Club; Boot Allowance; Cobra Gear; Recognition programs; on-site parking.
• Language English written and spoken

Work Conditions:

May include travel, ability to lift 50+ lbs, required safety equipment, hazards associated with the trade, work indoors and outdoors, construction sites, production facility areas, noise, irregular hours, overtime, and heights. Travel may be required as needed.