Construction QC Manager - Water Division

02 Walsh Construction Company II, LLC; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Quality Manager I for San Francisco Bay Area construction projects. You will drive quality management programs, supervise inspection and testing, and coordinate with owners, agencies and design teams to ensure compliant, safe and high‑quality delivery.

We value a senior background in AEC, formal quality certifications, and strong communication. This role involves limited travel and offers potential bonuses and growth within a family-owned yet large company.

Qualifications

• AEC degree or equivalent with related field experience.
• 7+ years of AEC experience, with 3+ in quality role.
• USACE/NAVFAC/NRC CQM certification preferred but not required.
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required.

Responsibilities

• Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, overseeing quality of works, material management, documentation and close-out.
• Coaches, mentors and trains project staff in quality management principles and procedures.
• Leads and manages quality processes such as work planning, material management, QA/QC, and inspections.
• Establishes, monitors and reports KPIs and QIRs to drive continuous improvement.
• Routinely audits project quality programs and provides feedback on non-conformances and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Quality management

AEC experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

AEC Bachelor’s degree

NICET/ICCS certifications

Job description

OVERVIEW

We are currently seeking a Quality Manager I for our construction projects in the San Francisco bay area. Preferred Water Project Experience: Experience supporting the design, construction, commissioning, and startup of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, including advanced water and wastewater treatment facilities, recycled water systems, treatment plant expansions, pump stations, storage reservoirs, force mains, gravity sewer systems, large-diameter water transmission and distribution pipelines, and underground utility networks. Projects may include municipal, industrial, or public utility infrastructure requiring regulatory compliance, permitting, quality control, testing and commissioning, and coordination with owners, public agencies, utility providers, and multidisciplinary project teams to successfully deliver critical water infrastructure. The Quality Manager I is responsible for implementation, improvement and execution of the Quality management systems (QMS) and project specific quality program requirements. They ensure that the design and construction works are planned and executed in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems and requirements of the Company and contract. As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast-growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers.

There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

• Challenging, complex work
• Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
• Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
• Opportunities for growth, training, and development
• Flexibility in career path & progression
• Opportunities to work and live all over the United States

RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.

Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements.

Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.

Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.

Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement.

Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.

Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools.

Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.

Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works.

Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.

Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary. Additionally, supports with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.

Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.

Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.

Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.

Monitors project quality costs including resources while working to better as-bid budgets. Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy, while protecting Walsh from claim exposure.

Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.

QUALIFICATIONS

• AEC Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc.
• Current certification required USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required.
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that the test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements.
• Limited travel for projects as necessary.
• Level 1 QCM.
• Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years preferred in a Quality role.
• Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time.
• Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job related duties.
• $120,000 - $160,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.

EMPLOYMENT NOTICE AND EQUITY

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran Salary Range Disclaimer: Please note that job titles may span more than one career level. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for a bonus and other benefits.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1898, The Walsh Group is a fourth-generation family-owned business providing design, build, finance and operation services for a wide variety of construction projects. We are consistently listed among the largest contractors in the United States, operating out of 21 strategically located regional offices across North America. Our three companies are united by a shared dedication to exceptional customer service, while upholding the highest standards of ethics, quality and safety.