Onsite Quality Leader for Mission-Critical Infra

The Jamar Company; Lemont (IL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

401K with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Training & Development

Employee Referrals

Discounts & Perks Marketplace

Job summary

The Jamar Company is seeking a Site Quality Manager to lead the on-site Quality Management System across industrial, energy, and mission-critical projects. You will partner with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulators to drive quality performance and safe, compliant workmanship.

Responsibilities include directing field inspections, approving quality documentation, and guiding corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Construction Management, Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field within industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments.
• 3+ years of experience leading quality programs on government, federal, military, healthcare, or other highly regulated and mission-critical projects.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems and QA/QC best practices.
• Experience overseeing quality programs for both self-performed and subcontracted construction work.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, drawings, specifications, and industry standards.
• Experience with quality audits, inspections, testing programs, nonconformance management, and correct actions.
• Ability to interpret contract documents, technical specifications, and construction drawings.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, or the ability to obtain certification.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate with project teams, subcontractors, clients, and EPCM representatives.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to Department of Energy, federal, and military facilities, including successful background screenings.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with ability to travel to or work from local, regional, and national project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the site Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure compliance with project requirements, quality standards, and ISO 9001 principles.
• Oversee quality compliance for self-performed and subcontracted construction activities.
• Serve as the primary onsite resource and point of contact for all quality-related matters.
• Direct field inspection activities and ensure work is performed in accordance with contract requirements, specifications, applicable codes, and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve inspection and test plans, quality documentation, submittals, and related project records.
• Partner with project teams, subcontractors, testing agencies, clients, and EPCM representatives to identify, resolve, and prevent quality issues.
• Lead investigations of nonconforming work and oversee implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare for and participate in audits, quality reviews, inspections, and project acceptance activities.
• Track quality performance metrics, identify trends, and drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce deficiencies and rework.
• Coach and mentor inspectors and project personnel while promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and workmanship excellence.

Skills

Quality management

Construction mgmt

Leadership

Audits & inspections

Regulatory compliance

Contract interpretation

DOE access

CWI certification

Travel readiness

Job description

The Jamar Company is seeking a Site Quality Manager to lead the on-site Quality Management System across industrial, energy, and mission-critical projects. You will partner with project teams, clients, subcontractors, and regulators to drive quality performance and safe, compliant workmanship.

Responsibilities include directing field inspections, approving quality documentation, and guiding corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.