QA/QC Manager

STO Building Group Careers; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non‑Exempt and 3 Weeks for Exempt

Life & AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

A major construction firm based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking an experienced QA/QC Manager to support its critical mission team. This position involves ensuring compliance with quality standards, conducting inspections, and maintaining quality assurance processes. Applicants should have at least 7 years of relevant experience and a degree in Engineering or Construction Management. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including various insurance plans and retirement options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of quality assurance and control experience required.
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology and codes.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various forms.
• Ability to interpret written, spoken, or diagram instructions.
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality assurance processes are followed.
• Conduct quality tests and inspection checks.
• Maintain calibration of measuring equipment.
• Prepare and deliver project reports to managers and clients.
• Record and document test results per established protocols.
• Calibrate measuring equipment and arrange repairs as needed.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in government inspections as required.
• Collaborate with project management to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Develop project submittals aligned with specifications and plans.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Skills

Quality assurance processes

Inspection checks

Documentation practices

Safety protocols

Organizational skills

Internal audits

Industry knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Submittals development

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Excel

Job description

L.F. Driscoll, part of the STO Building Group, is seeking experienced QA/QC Managers to support our mission critical team at our Cedar Rapids, Iowa site. The QA/QC Managers work to understand the client's needs and requirements by ensuring company and customer quality standards are being met. This role is responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, testing of materials, and recording/analyzing of the results gathered during testing. They will also conduct and/or supervise quality tests, inspection checks, calibrate equipment, and communicate test results. Additionally, interpret project specifications and plans; ensuring that the projects are compliant with project documents, regulatory agencies, and company health and safety guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Execute comprehensive inspections to align with the standards outlined in project plans, technical specifications, and relevant project documentation, ensuring the consistent attainment of high‑quality outcomes.
• Foster an environment of cleanliness and enforce stringent safety protocols among staff members, cultivating a secure and conducive working atmosphere.
• Devote attention to effecting quality corrective actions that guarantee the fulfillment of project requirements and specifications.
• Prepare and deliver reports as mandated by project specifications, furnishing project managers and clients with requisite documentation.
• Uphold meticulous documentation practices to facilitate meticulous auditing processes.
• Assure the proper calibration and functioning of measuring equipment, proactively arranging repairs for any malfunctioning equipment.
• Methodically record and document test results in alignment with established protocols.
• Engage in quality calibrations and internal audits with the utmost professionalism and precision.
• Stay updated with the latest industry knowledge by actively engaging in reading technical publications, participating in seminars, and embracing educational opportunities.
• Collaborate seamlessly with government agencies during inspection processes, fostering a cooperative and compliant approach.
• Work in conjunction with project management to ensure projects are executed punctually, adhering to schedules and allocated budgets.
• Develop project submittals that align meticulously with project specifications and plans.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.
  

Experience/Education

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 7 plus years of quality assurance and control experience required.
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes and standards, and an in‑depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and quality control standards.
• Ability to interpret instructions whether written, spoken, or in a diagram.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: [Medical Insurance] [Dental Insurance] [Vision Insurance] [Health Savings Account] [Healthcare Flexible Spending Account] [Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account] [401(k) retirement plan with employer match] [Life & AD&D Insurance] [Long‑term Disability Insurance] [Short‑term Disability Insurance] [Critical Illness Insurance] [Accident Insurance] [Hospital Indemnity Insurance] [Home & Auto Insurance] [Family Support] [Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation] [Paid time off: 2 Weeks for Non‑Exempt and Three Weeks for Exempt] [Time Away Benefits] [8 Paid Holidays] [Group Legal] [Employee Stock Purchase Plan] [Identity Theft Protection] [Group Legal] [Pet Insurance] [Employee Assistance Program]

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

EEO Statement

The STO Building Group family of companies—Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.