Field Construction Quality Lead I

Construction Material Testing; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Construction Quality Manager I to own the project-quality program on a single site under a senior manager. You will maintain the inspection and test plan, schedule and witness tests, and prepare daily QC reports.

You will open and close nonconformances with the engineer and superintendent, track corrective actions, and ensure audit-ready files for submittals and certifications. Texas-based roles may travel to sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction materials testing, special inspection, or contractor QC.
• At least one of: ACI Grade I, NICET Level II, ICC special inspector, or USACE CQM-C certificate (we sponsor CQM-C if you do not hold it).
• Able to read specifications and drawings and turn them into a test schedule.
• Direct, organized, and comfortable telling a superintendent that a lift does not pass.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the project inspection and test plan (ITP) and the testing frequency log against the specifications; Schedule and witness field and laboratory tests; verify certifications of the technicians performing them; Write the daily quality control report and the three-phase (preparatory, initial, follow-up) meeting records; Open, track, and close nonconformance reports with the superintendent and the engineer of record; Keep submittal, mix design, and material certification files audit-ready.

Skills

Reading specifications

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Leadership

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Construction Quality Manager I to own the project-quality program on a single site under a senior manager. You will maintain the inspection and test plan, schedule and witness tests, and prepare daily QC reports.

You will open and close nonconformances with the engineer and superintendent, track corrective actions, and ensure audit-ready files for submittals and certifications. Texas-based roles may travel to sites as needed.