QA/QC Manager — Industrial Construction Leader

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 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