QCQA Director (Phoenix, AZ) - Austin Commercial

Austin Industries; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

ESOP – employee ownership

401(k) plan

Job summary

Austin Commercial is seeking a QCQA Director for the Phoenix, AZ Division to lead the Quality Department and drive the corporate quality program. The role requires extensive QA/QC leadership for design-build projects, with a focus on audit programs and client requirements.

You will mentor staff, implement audits, and ensure safety, integrity, and performance standards across projects. Join a 100% employee-owned company delivering high-profile commercial construction.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
• 15–20 years of experience in QA/QC for design-build and construction programs.
• OSHA 30‑hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (or to be obtained within first year).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills; ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops, mentors, trains, and leads the Quality Department and related functions.
• Establishes and executes the corporate quality and continuous improvement program.
• Develops and implements quality management and inspection systems; guides QA/QC staff.
• Coordinates internal quality audits as standard process.
• Oversees project quality programs to meet client requirements and expectations.
• Mentors staff, plans career growth, and participates in staffing decisions.
• Supports investigations of non-conformances and works with design teams on corrective actions.

Skills

Quality management

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

BS in Engineering/Science

Tools

CMIC

Bluebeam

BIM 360 Field

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Do you want to make a difference? Do you want to grow your career at one of the industry’s leading construction firms? Put your expertise and project engineering skills to work at Austin Commercial. Austin Commercial is currently seeking a QCQA Director for our Phoenix, AZ Division. We set the standard for commercial construction and we’re looking for talented construction professionals to join us. Austin is 100% employee-owned, so every one of our employee-owners has a vested interest in our success. As a result, we consistently meet and exceed our customers’ expectations with our commitment to safety, service, and integrity. Join us today. We Own It!

Responsibilities

• Develops, directs, mentors, trains, and leads members of the Quality Department and other functional departments
• Develops, establishes, directs and executes the overall corporate quality and continuous improvement program
• Develops, formulates and establishes the quality management and quality control system; assigns, instructs and guides quality managers/Engineers in the development of standard project quality programs
• Designs, develops and establishes the internal Quality audits as a standard process
• Provides overall oversight and direction to project’s quality programs, ensuring client's requirements, strategies and expectations in regards to quality are understood and implemented
• Promotes the development of a project execution workforce through training, career development and succession planning for the quality group
• Participates in staffing decisions for quality program positions at all levels; organizes work force assignments to coincide with project schedules; interfaces with the project management team to identify execution and quality issues, coordinating quality requirements with all disciplines; provides technical guidance for inspection, testing and quality service activities
• Participates in the selection, training, scheduling, and evaluation of a team of in- process or incoming quality control managers I & II, and Quality Engineers I & II
• Coordinates training activities to maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, while also ensuring cross-training and flexibility across the Quality team
• Provides ongoing feedback and mentoring to the Quality team, including the delivery of annual performance evaluations
• Determines training and professional growth plans for Quality Managers and Engineer
• Supports investigations associated with non-conformances
• Works with QA/QC Managers, Owners and Design Engineers to determine appropriate support activities for non-conforming items and issues
• Provides quality functional oversight for client‑specific needs and requests; works with clients to anticipate and interpret client needs as well as business challenges

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Engineering, Science, or related field
• 15 to 20 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance/Control related role with experience creating and implementing Quality Programs for Design Build and Construction Programs
• Successful completion of OSHA 30-Hour Construction Industry Outreach Training required (may obtain within first year of employment)
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to clearly communicate with clients and employees
• Ability to build and lead high performing teams at the project and department levels
• Basic understanding of word, Excel, CMIC, Bluebeam and BIM 360 Field
• Experience with Design process and Test/Inspection methods
• Familiar with current standard design and construction software

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Commercial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Commercial

Become an owner of one of North America's most respected and fastest-growing commercial construction firms! Austin Commercial’s employee-owners put our expertise to work in regional and national operations, building iconic projects that set the bar in our industry. Whether world‑class airports and aviation facilities, technologically advanced healthcare facilities, cutting‑edge educational and research facilities, professional sports stadiums, high‑rises, hospitality, and other leading commercial markets, Austin’s industry expertise and ingenuity are second to none. Become an employee-owner today, grow your career, and put your skills to work at Austin Commercial.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/commercial.

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