QA/QC Manager - Heavy Industrial

Big-D Construction Corporation; Tempe, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums paid for you and your

Family health benefits

Job summary

Big-D Heavy Industrial in Tempe, AZ is seeking a dynamic Quality Control Manager to lead the company's QA/QC program for construction and industrial projects. You will mentor QC inspectors and manage inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, and equipment installation activities.

You’ll develop project quality plans, ensure compliance with contract requirements, coordinate third-party inspections and audits, and drive continuous improvement with robust documentation and

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 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.
• 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.
• Manage: NCRs, CARs, material certifications, WPS/PQR/WPQ records, turnover packages.
• Ensure records are complete, audit-ready.
• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Lead root-cause investigations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track quality metrics and key performance indicators.
• Serve as primary quality representative with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Lead quality meetings and readiness reviews.
• Support project startup, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Industrial Construction

Welding Inspection

Documentation & Reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Aconex

SharePoint

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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