QAQC Manager

STV Incorporated; Corpus Christi, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 133,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Professional Licensure and Society

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager in Texas to lead the project’s QA/QC program and ensure compliance with standards and contractual obligations. The role involves coordinating with leadership, design, construction, and client teams to drive quality across the program.

You will develop quality plans, oversee audits and inspections, and mentor QA staff while integrating quality requirements into scheduling and budgeting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, quality management, or related technical discipline is required.
• 10+ years of experience in quality, engineering, construction, or project management on large-scale programs is preferred.
• Experience developing, implementing, and managing QA/QC programs and QMS is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and ongoing management of the project QA/QC program and quality management strategy.
• Serve as primary contact for quality-related matters and guide on standards, processes, and best practices.
• Partner with project leadership, design disciplines, construction teams, contractors, and clients to establish and maintain quality objectives.
• Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection procedures, audit protocols, checklists, and documentation requirements.
• Oversee inspections, audits, testing activities, and quality reviews to verify compliance with codes and contractual obligations.
• Identify risks, perform root-cause analysis, and manage nonconformance and corrective actions to resolution.
• Monitor quality performance, establish metrics, and report trends and corrective actions to leadership.
• Ensure quality records and turnover packages are complete and properly maintained.
• Lead and mentor quality personnel to promote accountability and continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation control

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/related field

Job description

STV is seeking an experienced Quality Control (QA/QC) Manager to join our PMCM group in Texas and support a large-scale, mission-critical project.

This role will provide leadership and oversight of the project’s quality program, ensuring work is planned, executed, inspected, and documented in accordance with project requirements, industry standards, and established quality procedures. The QA/QC Manager will serve as a primary point of contact for quality-related matters and will partner closely with project leadership, construction teams, design professionals, contractors, clients, and other key stakeholders. The successful candidate will bring a proactive approach to quality management, strong technical judgment, and the leadership skills necessary to drive accountability and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and ongoing management of the project-specific QA/QC program and quality management strategy.

Serve as the primary point of contact for quality-related matters and provide guidance on quality standards, processes, and best practices.

Partner with project leadership, design disciplines, construction teams, contractors, and clients to establish and maintain project quality objectives.

Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection and testing procedures, audit protocols, checklists, and documentation requirements.

Oversee inspections, audits, surveillances, testing activities, and quality reviews to verify compliance with project requirements, applicable codes, industry standards, and contractual obligations.

Identify quality risks and deficiencies, perform or oversee root-cause analysis, and manage nonconformance and corrective-action processes through resolution.

Monitor quality performance and establish metrics and reporting to communicate trends, risks, deficiencies, and corrective actions to project leadership.

Ensure that project quality records, inspection and testing documentation, and turnover packages remain complete, accurate, and properly maintained.

Lead and mentor quality personnel while promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the project team.

Integrate quality requirements into project schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and overall execution strategies.

Provide technical leadership and sound judgment on complex quality issues throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, architecture, quality management, or a related technical discipline.

Minimum of 10 years of related quality, engineering, construction, or project management experience, preferably supporting large, complex construction programs.

Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and managing QA/QC programs and Quality Management Systems (QMS).

Experience supporting mission-critical, data center, advanced technology, healthcare, industrial, or other technically complex projects is strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of construction quality processes, including inspections, testing, nonconformance management, corrective actions, documentation, and applicable codes and industry standards.

Proven ability to identify quality risks, resolve complex issues, and drive corrective actions to completion.

Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to mentor teams and influence quality performance across multiple disciplines and stakeholder groups.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage field personnel, technical teams, clients, contractors, and senior leadership.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Relevant quality certifications or experience with standards such as ISO 9001, ASQ certifications, or similar industry-recognized credentials are preferred.

Compensation Range:

$132,708.77 - $151,667.16

Benefits

STV offers the following benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV’s good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

STV is one of the top infrastructure-focused professional services firms in North America. Founded in 1912, STV advises, plans, designs, engineers and delivers the infrastructure that powers local economies, including transportation systems, buildings, water and other facilities. Headquartered in New York City, the company has more than 65 offices and 3,400 employees who reimagine the solutions and structures that connect our communities.

The firm is ranked 32nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms survey and is 10th in its transportation category.

STV is deeply committed to investing in its people and creating a world-class employee experience. We are passionate about mentoring, coaching and cultivating our talent because we know they are destined to become the next generation of industry leaders.

We’re also committed to delivering formative career experiences – and we do that by providing challenging and unique work experiences, by mapping multiple ways to advance (beyond the traditional career ladder!) and by recognizing those who successfully chart new and exciting paths for the firm.

We value a wide range of perspectives and experiences, without regard to any factor or characteristic, regardless of whether it is a category protected by federal, state and/or local law, making them an integral part of how we work. Our approach ensures that every individual is respected, heard, and given opportunities to contribute meaningfully. We remove barriers and create pathways for growth, embedding fairness into our daily operations.

Learn more atstvinc.com. STV exists to make communities better through innovative solutions that connect people, places and the present to the future. Our local teams throughout the country deeply understand the needs of their communities and have the expertise to provide solutions. We are also committed to giving back to our communities and our neighbors through volunteering and philanthropic activities; fundraising events; scholarships, internships, and mentoring; and sustainability and community improvement projects. Learn more.

STV provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.