Onsite Mining Construction QA Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Sparks (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Construction Quality Assurance Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a major EPCM mining project. This full-time onsite role can be based anywhere in the United States, with preference in Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or near major mining projects.

Travel per diem is available for non-local candidates. The role develops and implements quality assurance and quality control programs, ensures work by contractors and suppliers meets specifications

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on quality management in active mining settings.
• Experience in large-scale heavy civil construction or mining infra.
• MSHA certification is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication, problem solving and decision making.
• Able to liaise between designers, owners, contractors and end-users.
• Able to walk distances on uneven sites and work in active construction environments.
• Must pass drug test, background check and driving record requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Project Quality assurance plan.
• Ensure compliance with company requirements, client standards and contracts.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Oversee QA activities for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, and earthworks.
• Verify construction meets drawings, specs, standards, and procedures.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and testing laboratories.
• Evaluate contractor quality programs and performance.
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations and environmental permits.
• Maintain quality records and turnover documentation.
• Review and approve inspection reports, test results, quality dossiers, and as-built documentation.
• Track quality trends and KPIs.
• Mentor junior staff and grow the mining EPCM practice.
• Practice ethical decision-making regarding funds, resources and conduct.

Skills

Quality management

MSHA certification

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team coordination

Field leadership

Tools

MS Office

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Mining Construction Quality Assurance Manager to monitor and oversee all onsite construction activities for a major EPCM mining project. This full-time onsite role can be based anywhere in the United States, with preference in Nevada, Utah, Alaska, or near major mining projects.

Travel per diem is available for non-local candidates. The role develops and implements quality assurance and quality control programs, ensures work by contractors and suppliers meets specifications