Construction Quality Manager

Ulteig; United States; Hybrid; USD 134,300 - 181,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Workplace

Employee Ownership

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Collaborative Environment

Innovative Culture

Job summary

Ulteig is looking for a Project Manager/Team Leader to guide impactful transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S. This role involves managing a team, leading quality control strategies, and ensuring client expectations are met. With significant travel (75%-80%), it offers a competitive compensation range of $134,300 to $181,800.

Join Us at Ulteig to contribute to major civil infrastructure projects and enhance your professional growth within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 8 years of related experience in large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction.
• 2 years of related experience managing construction inspection/quality teams.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage a team of engineers and field professionals.
• Lead performance management processes, including coaching and evaluations.
• Develop quality control strategies for heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate to develop best-in-class quality control and safety strategies.

Skills

Excellent writing and communication skills

Time management skills

Interpersonal and organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

Licensed Professional Engineer

8 years of related experience in large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction

2 years of related experience managing construction inspection/quality teams

Tools

DOT, ACI certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete

Job description

Overview

The Opportunity Ulteig is seeking exceptional candidates for the position of Project Manager/Team Leader helping to bring the most impactful transportation and water infrastructure projects in the U.S. from vision to reality. You will join our elite Critical Infrastructure Command Team, a traveling group of construction quality professionals helping complex projects meet quality, regulatory, schedule, and budget milestones. You will lead the quality control strategy, mobilization, and execution on large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects, mentoring engineers and field professionals and coordinating construction management. This role involves working directly with clients and project partners to ensure expectations are understood and met, delivering projects that achieve milestones. This position involves travel for extended periods (approximately 75%–80% of the year) with allowances for time with loved ones. Some working hours may include evenings, overnight, and weekends.

What makes us different: a focus on professional development, tiered incentives for traveling teams, premium per diem, emphasis on living conditions and wellness, opportunity to work on the largest projects, and a team built around a code of excellence, professionalism, and purpose.

What You’ll Do

As a Team Leader you will:

• Directly manage a team of engineers and field professionals, including hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning
• Be responsible for team structure, role clarity, and effective deployment of resources across projects
• Monitor team workload, well-being, and engagement, particularly in a high-travel environment
• Lead performance management processes, including goal setting, coaching, and performance evaluations
• Provide ongoing feedback and career development planning
• Identify and develop high-potential talent and proactively address performance gaps

As a Team Leader on the Critical Infrastructure Command Team, you will:

• Lead development of the quality control strategy, scope, and plan for large-scale heavy civil infrastructure projects
• Lead mobilization, project execution and resourcing
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to engineers with responsibility for coordination, execution, and construction management
• Collaborate across the business to develop best-in-class quality control and safety strategies, plans, and practices
• Hold team members accountable to the Command Team’s high standards
• Support business development efforts and be an external representative and advocate for the Command Team and Ulteig industry-wide

What We Expect From You

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• 8 years of related experience in large-scale heavy civil infrastructure construction
• 2 years of related experience managing construction inspection/quality teams
• DOT, ACI or related certifications for Asphalt and/or Concrete preferred
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Superior interpersonal and organizational skills
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a project team
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture
• Must have legal authorization to work in the US

As you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box because we do. You might not meet 100% of the skills listed, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability, and potential, and then creating an environment where they can excel. We don’t want to miss the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if this role matches your skills and strengths. Relevant military experience is considered for transitioning service members.

What You Can Expect From Ulteig

Ulteig is a purpose-driven organization focused on people, with a culture built on helping clients and employees succeed. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your perspective, respect your individuality, and celebrate your contributions. Ulteig supports a flexible working schedule to help employees balance work and life.

We offer our team members:

• Flexible Workplace
• Employee Ownership
• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• Collaborative Environment
• Innovative Culture

Additional Opportunity Details

Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $134,300 to $181,800. Factors used to determine salary include job-specific skills, education, training, location, years of experience, and comparison to others in the role.

This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue for a typical duration of about 60 days, until a qualified applicant is selected or the position is cancelled.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: Ulteig will not accept unsolicited resumes except from directly qualified candidates or approved vendors with signed agreements. Do not contact Ulteig employees or locations with unsolicited resumes. Ulteig is not responsible for charges related to unsolicited resumes.