Quality Assurance Lead for Travel Projects

Layton Construction; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer m

Life & AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Layton Construction seeks a Quality Control Manager to ensure client and company quality standards. You will lead QA processes, test materials, analyze results, document test outcomes, and calibrate equipment in line with project specs.

You will collaborate with project management to meet schedules and budgets, prepare submittals, and support safety compliance across sites.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of quality control experience required.
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes and standards.
• Ability to interpret instructions and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections to ensure adherence to project plans and specifications.
• Maintain and enforce safety protocols among staff.
• Develop quality corrective actions to meet project requirements.
• Prepare reports for project managers and clients.
• Calibrate and ensure proper functioning of measuring equipment.

Skills

Quality control

Inspections

Safety compliance

Documentation

Test instrumentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

Travel Quality Control Manager-Mission Critical

medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), retirement plan

Aug 14, 2026

Summary

The Quality Control Managers work to understand the client's needs and requirements by ensuring company and customer quality standards are being met. This role is responsible for maintaining quality assurance processes, testing of materials, and recording/analyzing of the results gathered during testing. They will also conduct and/or supervise quality tests, inspection checks, calibrate equipment, and communicate test results. Additionally, interpret project specifications and plans; ensuring that the projects are compliant with project documents, regulatory agencies, and company health and safety guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Execute comprehensive inspections to align with the standards outlined in project plans, technical specifications, and relevant project documentation, ensuring the consistent attainment of high-quality outcomes.
• Foster an environment of cleanliness and enforce stringent safety protocols among staff members, cultivating a secure and conducive working atmosphere.
• Devote attention to effecting quality corrective actions that guarantee the fulfillment of project requirements and specifications.
• Prepare and deliver reports as mandated by project specifications, furnishing project managers and clients with requisite documentation.
• Uphold meticulous documentation practices to facilitate meticulous auditing processes.
• Assure the proper calibration and functioning of measuring equipment, proactively arranging repairs for any malfunctioning equipment.
• Methodically record and document test results in alignment with established protocols.
• Engage in quality calibrations and internal audits with the utmost professionalism and precision.
• Stay updated with the latest industry knowledge by actively engaging in reading technical publications, participating in seminars, and embracing educational opportunities.
• Collaborate seamlessly with government agencies during inspection processes, fostering a cooperative and compliant approach.
• Work in conjunction with project management to ensure projects are executed punctually, adhering to schedules and allocated budgets.
• Develop project submittals that align meticulously with project specifications and plans.
• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.
  

Experience/Education

• Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 5 plus years of quality control experience required.
• Knowledge of construction engineering technology, codes and standards, and an in-depth understanding of the interdependence and relationship between other functional units.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and quality control standards.
• Ability to interpret instructions whether written, spoken, or in a diagram.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and Excel.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
• Highly proactive and responsive to internal and external customers.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.

Benefits: Layton Construction offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-term Disability Insurance, Short-term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre-tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid time off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Group Legal, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program.

EEO Statement: Layton Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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