Quality Assurance Manager

Brightpath Associates LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead QA/QC for a mission-critical construction project. You will ensure mechanical construction, piping, welding, materials, and equipment meet project specifications, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities include directing inspectors, managing nonconformances, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions aligned with ISO 9001, while coordinating with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction, piping systems, welding, and QA/QC processes.
• Welding experience, including code-stamp certification.
• Experience with quality management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Cx Alloy, or ProjectSight.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-wide QA/QC programs and ensure compliance with construction specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Manage direct-hire and third-party quality inspectors and oversee inspection activities.
• Inspect construction work, materials, and equipment; maintain punch lists, observation logs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, AWS, IPC, AWWA, and UPC codes and standards.
• Track nonconformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions aligned with ISO 9001.
• Coordinate quality activities with project managers, engineers, field supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support quality planning, project schedules, budgets, risk management, and change orders.
• Monitor mechanical construction quality, including process piping, hydronic piping, fuel oil, plumbing, high-purity piping, and medical gas systems.

Skills

Quality management

Construction QA/QC

Piping systems

Welding QA

QA software

ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

Nonconformance

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Cx Alloy

ProjectSight

Job description

Quality Manager – Mission-Critical Construction

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Manager to lead QA/QC activities for a mission-critical construction project. This role ensures mechanical construction, piping, welding, materials, and equipment comply with project specifications, applicable industry codes, and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive construction experience and strong expertise in quality assurance, inspection, and corrective action management.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-wide QA/QC programs and ensure compliance with construction specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Manage direct-hire and third-party quality inspectors and oversee inspection activities.
• Inspect construction work, materials, and equipment; maintain punch lists, observation logs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, AWS, IPC, AWWA, and UPC codes and standards.
• Track nonconformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions aligned with ISO 9001.
• Coordinate quality activities with project managers, engineers, field supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support quality planning, project schedules, budgets, risk management, and change orders.
• Monitor mechanical construction quality, including process piping, hydronic piping, fuel oil, plumbing, high-purity piping, and medical gas systems.

Ideal Candidate

• 15+ years of construction industry experience, preferably with a general building contractor.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction, piping systems, welding, and QA/QC processes.
• Welding experience, including code-stamp certification.
• Experience with quality management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Cx Alloy, or ProjectSight.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in mission-critical construction or data center projects.
• AWS QC1 Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Commissioning experience with HVAC equipment, including chillers, pumps, condensers, and related systems.
• Construction quality assurance and quality control
• Welding, piping, and mechanical systems inspection
• Nonconformance management and corrective actions
• Quality documentation and regulatory compliance