Construction Quality Manager

Fenagh Engineering and Testing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Fenagh Engineering and Testing is seeking an experienced Construction Quality Manager to lead all QA/QC activities for a major infrastructure project in New York City. This hands-on leader will ensure compliance with contract requirements, regulatory standards, owner specifications, and industry best practices across planning, construction, testing, commissioning, and closeout.

The role requires collaboration with project management, construction teams, owners, design consultants,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PE license required.
• ASQ CMQ/OE or CQE certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the project Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Establish QA/QC procedures, inspection protocols, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead all quality activities from planning through closeout.
• Serve as primary contact for quality with owner, engineer, regulators, and stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across project teams.
• Oversee inspections and testing to verify compliance with contract documents and codes.
• Coordinate with third‑party testing labs and inspectors.
• Monitor compliance with NYC, NYS, federal, and agency requirements.
• Manage hold points, witness points, mockups, testing procedures, and commissioning.

Skills

Leadership

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Documentation

Training & mentoring

Contract documents

Reading plans

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Quality Manager to lead all quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) activities for a major infrastructure project in New York City. The Quality Manager will be responsible for maintaining project-wide quality management systems that ensure compliance with contract requirements, regulatory standards, owner specifications, and industry best practices.

This role requires a hands‑on leader with extensive experience on large‑scale infrastructure, transportation, heavy civil, utility, bridge, tunnel, transit, aviation, or public works projects. The successful candidate will work closely with project management, construction teams, owners, design consultants, subcontractors, third‑party testing agencies, and regulatory authorities to ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management & Leadership

• Maintain the project Quality Management Plan (QMP).
• Establish project‑specific QA/QC procedures, inspection protocols, and acceptance criteria.
• Lead all quality‑related activities throughout planning, construction, testing, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality matters with the owner, engineer, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all project teams.

Inspection & Compliance

• Oversee inspection and testing activities to verify compliance with contract documents, specifications, drawings, and applicable codes.
• Ensure all materials, workmanship, and completed installations meet project quality standards.
• Coordinate with third‑party testing laboratories and special inspectors.
• Monitor compliance with NYC, NYS, federal, client, and agency requirements.
• Manage hold points, witness points, mockups, testing procedures, and commissioning activities.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain quality records, inspection reports, testing results, NCRs, corrective actions, and quality audits.
• Prepare quality reports for project leadership, owners, and stakeholders.
• Ensure document control processes support quality requirements and regulatory compliance.
• Manage turnover documentation and quality‑related closeout requirements.

Audits & Corrective Actions

• Conduct internal quality audits and assessments.
• Verify effectiveness of corrective actions and ensure timely resolution of deficiencies.

Coordination & Training

• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, engineers, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Provide quality training and mentoring to project personnel.
• Participate in construction planning and risk management activities.
• Support procurement reviews and vendor qualification processes.
• Assist with constructability and quality‑focused design reviews.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 10+ years of construction quality management experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on large infrastructure, heavy civil, transportation, utility, bridge, tunnel, aviation, or public works projects.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC systems, inspection processes, and construction testing requirements.
• Experience managing quality programs exceeding $100 million in construction value preferred.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting plans, specifications, technical standards, and contract documents.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and organizational communication skills.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CMQ/OE), Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), or equivalent certification.
• ICC certifications relevant to construction inspection and quality management.
• Completion of NYC agency quality, safety, or construction management training programs.
• Experience working on projects for agencies such as MTA, Port Authority, NYC DEP, NYCDDC, NYSDOT, Amtrak, or other major public‑sector owners.
• Experience with electronic quality management systems and construction management software.