Quality Lead

EllisDon; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

EllisDon is seeking a Quality Lead with a minimum of 5+ years in the construction industry to develop, oversee and enhance project quality management plans, ITPs, and QA/QC processes across residential, commercial and industrial projects. The role emphasizes risk-based planning, contract interpretation, and coordinating audits while leading meetings and training colleagues.

Your expertise will guide the quality program, ensure compliance with drawings and specifications, and maintain strong

Qualifications

• 5+ years in construction with focus on quality management systems
• Ability to lead implementation of quality plans, risk and QA/QC activities
• Self-directed, proactive team player in fast-paced environments
• Experience reviewing drawings, specs, and contracts for compliance

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee and evaluate PQMP and ITPs for multiple projects
• Perform audits and address identified action items
• Review contracts, specifications and drawings; provide concise comments
• Assess potential risks and formulate mitigation strategies
• Independently review drawings for compliance with quality requirements
• Lead and implement the quality program across project types
• Elevate issues and drive improvements in the quality program
• Organize and lead internal and external meetings
• Assist in training colleagues and evaluating performance
• Manage client relationships and represent the company professionally
• Maintain ownership of the quality program when dealing with clients
• Communicate quality program information clearly in various contexts
• Possess comprehensive knowledge of construction operations

Skills

Quality management

Audits & inspections

Risk assessment

Contract review & interpretation

Leadership & meetings

Client relations

Team collaboration

Communication

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We recognize that the construction industry is changing at a rapid pace and we continually strive to be at the forefront. Our core values empower people to deliver great careers to one another and develop creative solutions for complex problems on some of the most exciting projects. It doesn’t matter what your expertise and craft is – there are no boundaries. We are a group of professionals with a variety of expertise within pre-construction, construction, and post-construction. To learn more, check out our Cradle to Grave services and hear from our team directly about what a career at EllisDon could look like for you. As you can see, we are a diverse bunch.

Above all, we are a group of individuals with unique experiences and at EllisDon, we choose to celebrate the strength in our differences, every day. EllisDon’s commitment to Inclusive Diversity is to work together to create an environment where every employee feels safe to be their true and authentic self. Ultimately, EllisDon’s purpose is to provide people with similar values the opportunity to achieve to their full potential; to deliver that opportunity for great careers to one another; and to contribute meaningfully to the community we share with others.

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You as a Quality Lead will:

• Develop, oversee, and evaluate Project Quality Management Plans (PQMP) as well as Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
• Perform audits and subsequently address identified action items
• Review and interpret contracts, specifications, drawings, and provide concise comments
• Assess potential future risks and formulate comprehensive mitigation strategies.
• Independently review drawings and specifications for compliance
• Implement the quality program across various project types (residential, commercial, industrial, etc.)
• Confidently to elevate issues with the quality program
• Foster innovations and implement them into the quality program
• Be capable of independently organizing and leading internal and external meetings
• Support in the training and assistance of colleagues
• Evaluate employee performance either through informal assessments or during formal review sessions
• Manage and maintain the relationship with clients and present the company in a professional manner
• Maintain ownership of the quality program when dealing with the client
• Clearly communicate information about the quality program in various situations
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of construction operations

Is this the right role for you?

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the construction industry (preferably ICI), and familiarity with quality management systems and practices
• Ability to champion and lead the effective implementation of operational best practices, project quality plans, risk management strategies, and quality assurance/control activities
• You are a self-directed, motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
• The salary range for this job is $90,000 - $115,000 annually

EllisDon is proud to provide this unique career opportunity that provides continuous learning, opportunity for growth, and a competitive compensation package within an environment that is committed to inclusion and respects diversity.

Go ahead and be yourself. We'll pay you for it!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome people of any age, culture, subculture, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, ethnicity, race, size, mental or physical status, veteran status, religion, language, political opinion, working-style preference, family status, education, and socio-economic status. The EllisDon core values of Integrity and Mutual Respect welcomes everyone, at work and in the community, and our value of Mutual Accountability, means that we all have a role to play. As an EllisDon employee, this will ultimately be your commitment to Inclusive Diversity.

Accommodation for Applicants with disabilities will be made during the recruitment process when requested.

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