Director of Quality Control - Commercial Mechanical Construction

Global Recruiters of Fort Smith (GRN Fort Smith); Tennessee; On-site; USD 170,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Recruiters of Fort Smith (GRN Fort Smith) seeks a Director of Quality Assurance / Quality Control to shape quality across complex commercial mechanical construction projects. This executive role partners with senior leadership to reduce risk and elevate execution through a robust QMS and disciplined QA/QC practices.

The successful candidate will lead quality across fabrication, welding, field construction, commissioning, and supplier quality, driving continuous improvement, KPIs, audits,

Responsibilities

• Build and lead an enterprise Quality Management System (QMS)
• Influence quality strategy from preconstruction through project closeout
• Lead QA/QC across fabrication, welding, field construction, commissioning, and supplier quality
• Reduce rework, warranty exposure, and project risk
• Partner with executive leadership on enterprise operational excellence
• Develop KPIs, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor high-performing quality professionals across multiple regions

Job description

BUILD THE FUTURE OF COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION QUALITY

Director of Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Executive Leadership | Commercial Mechanical Construction | Confidential Search

Exceptional projects aren't built by chance—they're built by leaders who refuse to compromise on quality.

One of the nation's premier mechanical construction organizations is searching for an executive quality leader to build, standardize, and elevate quality across complex commercial construction projects ranging from healthcare and advanced manufacturing to mission-critical facilities, industrial plants, institutional campuses, and large-scale commercial developments.

This is far more than a traditional QA/QC position. You'll establish the vision for quality across fabrication facilities, prefabrication operations, field construction, commissioning, supplier quality, and executive project delivery while partnering directly with senior leadership to reduce risk, improve execution, and strengthen one of the industry's most respected brands.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Our client is a nationally recognized leader providing integrated mechanical construction, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, controls, prefabrication, commissioning, facility services, and energy solutions. The company has built a reputation for delivering technically demanding projects with exceptional craftsmanship, operational excellence, innovation, and long-term client partnerships. Continued investments in digital construction, fabrication technology, workforce development, and continuous improvement make quality a strategic competitive advantage.

WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT

• Build and lead an enterprise Quality Management System (QMS)
• Influence quality strategy from preconstruction through project closeout
• Lead QA/QC across fabrication, welding, field construction, commissioning, and supplier quality
• Reduce rework, warranty exposure, and project risk
• Partner with executive leadership on enterprise operational excellence
• Develop KPIs, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor high-performing quality professionals across multiple regions

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• ASQ CMQ/OE
• ASQ CQE
• Lean Construction Certification
• NACE Coating Inspector

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE

Construction Quality Management Systems (QMS), Mechanical Construction, Welding Inspection, Fabrication Quality, Pipe Fabrication, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Material Traceability, ASME, AWS, International Building Code, Mechanical Codes, Commissioning, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, Supplier Quality, Quality Audits, Continuous Improvement, Lean Construction, Operational Excellence.