Construction Quality Manager

AIA Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement program

Job summary

Walsh Construction Co. is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager in Seattle to oversee quality processes throughout project phases. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in construction and a strong understanding of building performance.

Your role will include developing project quality plans, managing third-party consultants, and assuring compliance with industry standards. Walsh offers comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• Minimum five to ten years’ experience in construction preferred.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project risk assessment.
• Develop project quality plans for the design phase.
• Manage third-party envelope consultants.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to read plans and specifications

Good drawing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Building Science, or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

MS Office

MS Projects

AutoCAD

Job description

As employees of Walsh Construction Co., we are more than just builders – we are a team of professionals dedicated to shaping the communities where we live and work. Our diverse and driven workforce takes pride in delivering high-quality projects that make a lasting impact.

Walsh Construction Co. is growing our Quality Assurance team in Seattle. For nearly 30 years, Walsh Quality has set the standard for high-performance durable building enclosures in the PNW family market. As Quality Assurance Manager, you’ll be involved in every phase of our projects – from establishing building performance goals with owners in pre-design to collaborating with architects and consultants during design, and to guiding Walsh’s comprehensive Quality Control processes during construction.

Come join our nationally recognized Quality Team at Walsh Construction Co. With a focus on Building Performance, Walsh’s Quality Team assures our clients and design partners that buildings are constructed to the latest industry standards & best practices, are durable and healthy to live in, and often exceed the highest energy efficiency requirements.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager with an architecture and/or construction background with 5 to 10 years of experience and an interest in all 6-sides of enclosure detailing to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project risk assessment
• Development of project quality plans for design phase
• Management of third‑party envelope consultant involvement (if retained by Walsh Construction Co.)
• Assist in communications with design consultants
• Review QA/constructability of design documents (100% S.D. set, 50% C.D./permit set, bid set)
• Assist with scope clarifications / bid proposal review / contract review
• QA/coordination review of construction set documents
• Assist with building envelope coordination during construction phase: pre‑submittal coordination meeting, submittal process, RFI process, mockup review
• Construction phase field review (min. 2‑4 site visits per month during building envelope construction)
• Assist with the development of training sessions for PM’s, Superintendents, and QC Coordinators (to be delivered at quarterly meetings)
• Assist with regional marketing of QA/QC Program
• Oversight of regional warranty program and issues
• Assist with development and distribution of construction bulletins
• Management of regional input to Lessons Learned/Project Debrief database
• Research products, systems, materials, and methods of construction

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Building Science, or Construction Management; or equivalent education/experience in the construction field required.
• Minimum five to ten years’ experience in construction preferred.
• Possess general knowledge of company policies, practices and benefits
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Strong communication skills
• Capacity to work in a team environment
• Ability to perform independently and make decisions
• Ability to read plans and specifications
• Good drawing skills
• Ability to interface with owners, architects, enclosure consultants, superintendents, subcontractors and suppliers
• Use discretion as needed with confidential/sensitive information
• Proficient in the use of Bluebeam, MS Office, MS Projects, and AutoCAD

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental.
• Annual bonus (based on company and individual performance).
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance (employer paid).
• Disability insurance (employer paid).
• Wellness benefits.
• Paid time off.
• 8 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program (employer paid), Mass transit program.
• Fraud resolution and identity theft services.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement program.

Walsh Construction Co. values our diverse communities and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. WALSH recruits, hires, trains, compensates and promotes without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identification, age, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veterans’ status, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other legally protected status unrelated to a particular job’s requirements or an individual’s performance and qualifications.