QC Manager

Primoris Pipeline, Inc.; Arizona; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Best-in-class medical/dental/vision

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance coverage

Job summary

Primoris Pipeline, Inc. seeks a seasoned QC Manager to oversee quality control across projects, developing robust QMS and ensuring conformance to ISO/AISC/API standards. You will lead QC inspectors, perform audits, and drive continuous improvement while coordinating with clients and regulators.

The role requires a Civil/Mechanical/Electrical engineering background, 8–10 years in QC/QA, and 3–5 years in leadership, with strong communication skills and travel flexibility to project sites.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive QC/QA experience in construction or heavy industry.
• 3–5 years in a leadership/managerial role supervising QC personnel.
• Strong knowledge of industry codes (ASTM, AWS, ASME, API).
• Certifications such as ASQ CQM or AWS CWI are desirable.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Plan for all assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry standards, and company best practices.
• Lead and manage a team of QC inspectors and technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits of ongoing work, materials, and processes to identify non-conformities and ensure compliance with specifications and codes.
• Oversee the calibration and maintenance of all QC equipment.
• Review and approve project-specific quality documentation, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), material submittals, and welding procedures.
• Investigate root causes of quality issues, implement corrective and preventative actions, and monitor their effectiveness.
• Prepare and submit detailed QC reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and other required documentation to project management and clients.
• Liaise with clients, third-party inspectors, and regulatory bodies regarding quality-related matters.
• Participate in project planning meetings to ensure quality considerations are integrated from the outset.
• Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement within the project teams.
• Ensure all safety regulations and company policies are strictly followed during quality control activities.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

MS Office & QMS software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Quality management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview:Job Summary:**The QC Manager at Primoris Services Corporation is responsible for overseeing and managing all quality control activities across projects, ensuring adherence to project specifications, industry standards, and company policies. This role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality management systems to deliver high-quality construction and engineering services.Job Responsibilities:*** Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Quality Control Plan for all assigned projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, industry standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, API), and company best practices.* Lead and manage a team of QC inspectors and technicians, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.* Conduct regular inspections and audits of ongoing work, materials, and processes to identify non-conformities and ensure compliance with specifications and codes.* Oversee the calibration and maintenance of all QC equipment.* Review and approve project-specific quality documentation, including inspection and test plans (ITPs), material submittals, and welding procedures.* Investigate root causes of quality issues, implement corrective and preventative actions, and monitor their effectiveness.* Prepare and submit detailed QC reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and other required documentation to project management and clients.* Liaise with clients, third-party inspectors, and regulatory bodies regarding quality-related matters.* Participate in project planning meetings to ensure quality considerations are integrated from the outset.* Promote a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement within the project teams.* Ensure all safety regulations and company policies are strictly followed during quality control activities.Job Qualifications:*** Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or related field) or equivalent relevant experience.* Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in quality control/quality assurance within the construction, infrastructure, or heavy industrial sectors.* At least 3-5 years of experience in a leadership or managerial role, supervising QC personnel.* Strong understanding of relevant industry codes, standards, and specifications (e.g., ASTM, AWS, ASME, API, AISC).* Certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Manager (CQM), AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), NACE, or equivalent are highly desirable.* Proven ability to develop and implement effective Quality Management Systems (QMS).* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with all levels of an organization and external stakeholders.* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and quality management software.* Ability to travel to various project sites as required.Company Overview:Primoris Pipeline is committed to being the value and customer solutions leader in midstream, transmission, and upstream construction by delivering safe, high quality, environmentally-compliant, timely and cost-effective projects for our clients, regardless of size or challenges.Benefits:Competitive compensation, paid weekly.Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.401(k) with company match, vested on day one.Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].Pet coverage for your furry friends.Legal assistance coverage.Award-winning safety programs.EEO StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Agency StatementWe are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.