Quality Lead

Pomerleau; Outaouais; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP with up to 5% employer matching

Hybrid work model for corporate roles

Employee stock ownership program

Career growth through real development

Transit pass reimbursement — get to go

Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day 1

Job summary

Pomerleau is seeking a Quality Lead to drive the quality program on large-scale building and infrastructure projects in Canada. You will lead the project’s quality approach from planning to close-out, implementing a project-specific Quality Management System and overseeing QA/QC activities.

You will bridge client, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers, review design and contract documents, and develop inspection plans while supporting audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in engineering, architecture, or equivalent.
• Approximately 6 to 8 years of relevant construction/quality management experience.
• Experience interpreting construction contracts, specs, drawings, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities

• Be the quality leader on the project, guiding project team members and subcontractors in fulfilling quality responsibilities.
• Act as a bridge between client, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and project team on quality and technical matters.
• Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, submittals to identify quality requirements and risks.
• Prepare, implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan and QA/QC processes.
• Develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans, checklists, and inspection schedules.
• Plan and facilitate pre-installation and pre-activity meetings with project team and key suppliers.
• Oversee inspections, testing, material receipt and traceability, and ensure third-party testing meets requirements.
• Manage observations, non-conformities and corrective actions with site leaders; escalate major quality issues.
• Monitor quality records and KPIs, identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support client and consultant audits and promote lessons learned across the team.
• Lead quality close-out with complete records and handover-ready documentation.

Skills

Quality leadership

QA/QC oversight

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical diploma in engineering, architecture, or equivalent

Tools

Inspection and Test Plans

Job description

Ready to build your career? We want to hear from you.

As a Quality Lead working with the Building Operations team at Pomerleau Construction, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity, and precision of our job sites. Working on large-scale building and infrastructure projects, ranging from $1.5 million to more than $1 billion, you will lead the project’s quality approach from planning through close-out. You will implement a project-specific Quality Management System, oversee Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities, and help ensure that contractual, regulatory and technical requirements are understood and met.

What You Will Do

• Be the quality leader on the project, guiding project team members and subcontractors in fulfilling their quality responsibilities.
• Act as a key bridge between the client, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and the project team on quality and technical matters.
• Review contract documents, specifications, drawings, submittals and other technical information to identify quality requirements, risks and upcoming priorities.
• Prepare, implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan and related QA/QC processes.
• Develop and manage Inspection and Test Plans, checklists and inspection schedules aligned with the construction look-ahead.
• Plan and facilitate pre-installation and pre-activity meetings with the project team, subcontractors, and key suppliers.
• Oversee inspections, testing, material receipt and traceability, and confirm that third-party testing agencies meet project requirements.
• Manage observations, deficiencies, non-conformities and corrective actions in collaboration with site superintendents and subcontractors, including escalation of major quality issues.
• Monitor quality records and project Key Performance Indicators, identify trends and use the results to support continuous improvement.
• Support client and consultant audits, communicate quality issues clearly, and promote practical lessons learned across the project team.
• Lead quality close-out by confirming that records, as-built information, certificates, inspection and test reports, technical data and warranty information are complete, traceable and ready for handover.

This Role Could Be for You If You Have

• A bachelor’s degree or technical diploma in engineering, architecture, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Approximately 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in construction and/or quality management on construction projects.
• Experience interpreting construction contracts, specifications, drawings, codes and standards.
• The ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, anticipate project needs, and influence others.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, with a practical and transparent approach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction quality documentation systems.
• Fluency in both official languages, written and spoken.

Additional Assets Include

• Experience on large-scale government or complex construction projects.
• Internal Quality Auditor ISO 9001 qualification.
• Knowledge of Lean Construction principles.

Security Clearance Requirement

Please note that this position requires candidates to be eligible to obtain and maintain a Level I (Reliability) Security Clearance. As part of the recruitment process, applicants must be able to provide 5 years of verifiable background information, including employment history, educational background, addresses, and other information required to support the security clearance process.

Benefits

• RRSP with up to 5% employer matching
• Hybrid work model for corporate roles
• Employee stock ownership program
• Career growth through real development opportunities
• Transit pass reimbursement — get to work for free
• Minimum 4 weeks of vacation from day one

For the past six years, we've proudly held the distinction of being one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.

Pomerleau is a national leader in construction, delivering major projects across Canada. We believe in creating a workplace where people feel respected, supported, and empowered to grow. Our culture is built on collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing great work.