Construction Quality Assurance Lead

Riley Construction; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Construction Co., Inc. in Waukesha is seeking a qualified Quality Control Manager to lead, manage, and continuously improve Riley's quality assurance program.

This role partners with project teams to proactively identify constructability, coordination, installation, and workmanship risks before they impact the client. The position involves coaching team members, performing site observations, and developing project-specific quality plans, checklists, and inspections to drive consistent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in CM, architecture, or engineering.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction or QA roles.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, shop drawings, and submittals.
• Understanding of building systems and assemblies and how they come together.
• Prior dedicated Quality Control/Quality Assurance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, management, and continuous improvement of Riley's QA program.
• Identify constructability, coordination, and workmanship risks before rework occurs.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and technical support to ensure consistent quality.
• Perform site observations and inspections to verify compliance with documents and standards.
• Develop project-specific quality plans, checklists, and inspections with teams.
• Lead root-cause analysis of quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate with project teams on third-party testing and inspections.
• Support punch list, closeout, turnover, and warranty activities to reduce defects.

Skills

Reading and interpreting plans

Quality control experience

Coaching and training

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

Job description

Riley Construction Co., Inc. in Waukesha is seeking a qualified Quality Control Manager to lead, manage, and continuously improve Riley's quality assurance program.

This role partners with project teams to proactively identify constructability, coordination, installation, and workmanship risks before they impact the client. The position involves coaching team members, performing site observations, and developing project-specific quality plans, checklists, and inspections to drive consistent