Construction Quality Lead – Field Compliance & Improvement

Burns & McDonnell (old); Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include developing and enforcing the Construction Quality Plan, coaching field teams, overseeing ITPs and special processes, and ensuring compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 11 years managing and implementing quality control procedures required (HS).
• 9 years with associate degree in engineering/related field.
• 7 years with bachelor degree in engineering/related field.
• Familiar with multi-disciplined work scopes (civil, concrete, structural, mechanical, electrical, piping).
• Familiar with Power Renewables work scopes (e.g., Solar, Battery Storage).
• Must be detail oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong computer and communications media skills.
• Certified Welding Inspector—AWS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and reinforce Construction Quality Plan requirements with the project management team.
• Develop, issue, and maintain the Construction Quality Plan with project teams.
• Collaborate with project management to implement key quality processes.
• Provide strategic quality leadership to project teams from pursuit to closeout.
• Coach, train, and mentor field quality personnel on the Construction Quality Management System.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Construction Quality Management System.
• Identify, document, and track non-conformances through final acceptance.
• Review subcontractor Quality submittals and ITPs for compliance.
• Ensure Special Processes are developed, reviewed, and executed by qualified personnel.
• Communicate quality risks and improvement opportunities to project sites.
• Promote tracking and reporting of quality metrics for performance monitoring.
• Confirm turnover documentation reflects project scope for closeout.
• Act as liaison with Jurisdictional Authorities and Inspection Agencies.
• Perform hands-on site assessments and field audits to verify system implementation.
• Support Root Cause Investigations and Corrective Actions.
• Comply with Safety & Health requirements and related standards.
• Contribute to Task Safety Observations and corrective actions.
• Oversee quality programs across field locations to ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Quality Assurance

Audits

Root Cause Analysis

Risk Management

Training & Mentoring

Project Coordination

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, or NDE

Associate Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, NDE or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Responsibilities include developing and enforcing the Construction Quality Plan, coaching field teams, overseeing ITPs and special processes, and ensuring compliance with contract and regulatory requirements.