Quality Manager

PACT; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

PACT, part of a premier aviation infrastructure program, seeks a seasoned Quality Manager to oversee QA/QC across electrical, mechanical, and civil scopes within Canada’s largest aviation development project. You’ll ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual, and client standards, driving a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.

Based in Mississauga with site visits to airside and terminal zones, the role requires strong leadership, problem-solving, and effective communication to

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of quality management experience in large-scale construction.
• Degree or diploma in Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline.
• ISO9001:2015 certification, CQE, or equivalent quality management system.
• Experience with progressive design-build or P3 project delivery models.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, codes, regulations, and materials testing.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and quality tracking tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse technical and field teams.
• Experience supporting electrical installations, MEP systems, testing, commissioning, and turnover documentation is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and management of the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP).
• Oversee quality performance across Electrical, structural, airfield, terminal, and building systems.
• Implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), holdpoints, and quality checkpoints.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and surveillance of field activities and documentation.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and corrective action processes.
• Facilitate training and quality awareness programs for project staff and subcontractors.
• Serve as liaison with client’s Quality representatives and third-party inspectors.
• Ensure quality documentation is tracked, filed, and maintained for turnover and commissioning.
• Provide leadership in continuous improvement and lessons learned.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

MS Office

Bluebeam

Procore

Quality tracking

Education

Electrical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Construction Management

Quality Assurance

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

PACT(PearsonAcceleratorConstructionTeam) isaGeneralPartnershipofAlberici,Amico,Kenaidan,andObayashi, supportedbydesignpartnersEgis,MottMacDonald,andWestonWilliamson+Partners. Together,wearedeliveringAccelerator, a majorprogramof PearsonLIFT (Long-termInvestmentinFacilitiesandTerminals), TorontoPearson'sinfrastructuredevelopmentplan. Thismulti-yearprogramisdesignedtoaddressimmediatepassengergrowthdemandswhilepreparingCanada’slargestairportforthefutureofairtravel—includingcriticalupgradestoairfieldandinfrastructure,greenhousegasreductioninitiatives,modernizationofTerminals1and3,andthecreationofaworld-classpassengerexperience.

JOBSUMMARY

ThePearsonAirportConstructionTeam(PACT) is seeking an experienced QualityManager to oversee and drive quality assurance and control efforts across major electrical, mechanical, and civil systems scopes within one of Canada’s largest and most complex aviation infrastructure programs. The Quality Manager will ensure all construction activities, materials, and deliverables meet regulatory standards, project specifications, and contractual obligations. This role is central to promoting a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development, implementation, and management of the ProjectQualityManagementPlan(PQMP) in alignment with client, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee quality performance across all work packages—Electrical, structural, airfield, terminal, and building systems—and ensure compliance with ISOstandards, GTAAspecifications, and industry best practices.
• Work closely with design, construction, and subcontractor team to implement effective InspectionandTestPlans(ITPs), holdpoints, and quality checkpoints.
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and surveillance of field activities and documentation to verify compliance.
• Manage Non-ConformanceReports(NCRs) and corrective action processes, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis.
• Facilitate training and quality awareness programs for project staff and subcontractors to reinforce quality standards.
• Serve as the main liaison with the client’s Quality representatives and third-party inspectors, managing communications and resolution of findings.
• Ensure all quality documentation (ITPs, material submittals, inspection records, etc.) is properly tracked, filed, and maintained for turnover and commissioning.
• Provide leadership in continuous improvement initiatives and lessons learned to enhance overall project performance.
• Support readiness for commissioning and handover by ensuring documentation and construction meets a-built and turnover quality expectations.

WORKCONDITIONS

• Based at project offices in Mississauga, with frequent visits to airside and terminal construction zones.
• Full-time, Monday to Friday, approx. 8:00am–5:00pm (1-hour lunch or as agreed).
• RAIC clearance and Criminal Background Check are mandatory due to airport security requirements.

DESIREDSKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 8–10 years of quality management experience in large-scale construction projects; aviation or transit infrastructure experience preferred.
• Degree or diploma in (Electrical, Civil, Mechanical Engineering), Construction Management, Quality Assurance, or a related discipline.
• Certification in ISO9001:2015, CQE, or equivalent quality management systems.
• Experience working with progressive design-build or P3 project delivery models.
• Strong understanding of construction processes, codes, regulations, and materials testing.
• Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and hold teams accountable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and quality tracking/reporting tools.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse technical and field teams.
• Experience supporting electrical installations, MEP systems, building systems, testing, commissioning, and turnover documentation is considered a strong asset.