Lead QA/QC Manager for Mission-Critical Construction

STV; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 133,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and Accidental Death &

401(k) Plan

Retirement Counseling

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Back-Up Dependent Care

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead the project-specific quality program in Texas for a large mission-critical project. You will oversee inspections, audits, and documentation, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement across design, construction, and client teams.

The role requires a 10+ year track record in quality, engineering, or construction management, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with QMS standards such as

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, quality management, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of related quality, engineering, construction, or project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex construction programs.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing QA/QC programs and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Experience supporting mission‑critical, data center, advanced technology, healthcare, industrial, or other technically complex projects is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction quality processes, including inspections, testing, nonconformance management, corrective actions, documentation, and applicable codes and industry standards.
• Proven ability to identify quality risks, resolve complex issues, and drive corrective actions to completion.
• Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor teams and influence quality performance across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage field personnel, technical teams, clients, contractors, and senior leadership.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Relevant quality certifications or experience with standards such as ISO 9001, ASQ certifications, or similar industry‑recognized credentials are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the project-specific QA/QC program and quality management strategy.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters and provide guidance on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Partner with project leadership, design disciplines, construction teams, contractors, and clients to establish and maintain project quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection and testing procedures, audit protocols, checklists, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee inspections, audits, surveillances, testing activities, and quality reviews to verify compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and contractual obligations.
• Identify quality risks and deficiencies, perform or oversee root-cause analysis, and manage nonconformance and corrective‑action processes through resolution.
• Monitor quality performance and establish metrics and reporting to communicate trends, risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions to project leadership.
• Ensure that project quality records, inspection and testing documentation, and turnover packages remain complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Lead and mentor quality personnel while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team.
• Integrate quality requirements into project schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and overall execution strategies.
• Provide technical leadership and sound judgment on complex quality issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Project coordination

Communication

Auditing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, quality management, or related

Tools

QMS

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to lead the project-specific quality program in Texas for a large mission-critical project. You will oversee inspections, audits, and documentation, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement across design, construction, and client teams.

The role requires a 10+ year track record in quality, engineering, or construction management, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and familiarity with QMS standards such as