QA/QC Manager - Heavy Industrial

Big-D Companies; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% of medical premiums for you and a

HSA employer contribution

401k with employer match

Life Insurance

Supplemental benefits

PTO & Holidays

Job summary

Big-D Heavy Industrial is seeking a dynamic Quality Control Manager to lead the QA/QC program for construction and industrial projects headquartered in Tempe, AZ. The role requires managing quality personnel, ensuring contract compliance, and driving continuous improvement across all project disciplines.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in QA/QC within industrial or heavy civil construction, with supervisory experience and certifications such as AWS CWI or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial, mining, energy, manufacturing, or heavy civil construction.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• AWS CWI preferred or required depending on project scope.
• NACE CIP, ACI, API, or ASNT certifications preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Big-D pays for 100% of your medical premiums for you and your family
• Employer contribution into Health Savings Account (HSA) each month
• 401k with Employer match
• Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the overall QA/QC program for construction and industrial projects.
• Provide leadership for quality personnel and ensure contract compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement across all project disciplines.
• Oversee inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, and equipment installation.
• Review inspection records and quality documentation; coordinate client audits.
• Lead root-cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Manage NCRs, CARs, material certifications, WPS/PQR/WPQ records, and turnover packages.
• Serve as primary quality representative with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Lead quality meetings, readiness reviews, and support project startup and closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality management

Industrial construction QA/QC

Audit & compliance

Report writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Quality Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Aconex

SharePoint

Quality-tracking platforms

Job description

Big-D is looking for a dynamic Quality Control Manager. This is a great opportunity to continue your career with a company that is on a mission to be the most sought-after company in the business. We seek and employ exceptional, hard-working, lifetime learners; we give them the tools to succeed when we find them. We have a culture of growth and achievement powered by innovation, supported by purpose and joy.

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a Quality Control Manager to join our team headquartered in Tempe, AZ. Traveling and being on jobsites is required in and out of the state of Arizona. Responsible for Contractor Quality Management and executing Big-D Quality Control Policies and Procedures. Strives to obtain a uniform, high quality level of workmanship throughout all phases of procurement, fabrication, construction, and installation, testing and commissioning of equipment and facilities. Responsible to implement and follow requirements as outlined in the construction documents.

Position Summary

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for construction and industrial projects. This role provides leadership for quality personnel, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and drives continuous improvement across all project disciplines.

Quality Management System Leadership

• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans (PQP).
• Ensure compliance with customer, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes company-wide.
• Lead and mentor QC inspectors, technicians, and subcontractor quality personnel.
• Assign inspection responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Conduct quality training and onboarding programs.

Inspection & Compliance Oversight

• Manage inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, and equipment installation activities.
• Review inspection records and quality documentation.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and client audits.

Documentation & Turnover

• Manage:
  • NCRs
  • Corrective Action Reports (CARs)
  • Material certifications
  • WPS/PQR/WPQ records
  • Turnover packages
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Audit & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Lead root-cause investigations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track quality metrics and key performance indicators.

Client & Stakeholder Interface

• Serve as primary quality representative with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Lead quality meetings and readiness reviews.
• Support project startup, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems.
• Expertise in industrial construction quality requirements.
• Advanced understanding of welding, mechanical, civil, and structural inspection programs.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Aconex, SharePoint, and quality-tracking platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial, mining, energy, manufacturing, or heavy civil construction.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• AWS CWI preferred or required depending on project scope.
• NACE CIP, ACI, API, or ASNT certifications preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Big-D pays for100% of your medicalpremiums for you and your family
• Employer contribution into Health Savings Account (HSA) each month
• 401k with Employer match
• Life Insurance
• Optional Supplemental benefits
• Paid Time Off & Holidays

Travel Required

Yes .

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