Quality Assurance/Quality Control Lead

Southland Industries, Inc.; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 50% match and immediate %

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid holidays and leave

Training and professional development

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a QA/QC Lead to oversee quality assurance and quality control across fabrication through final installation on federal and commercial projects. You will manage inspections, documentation, and compliance while partnering with project teams, trade superintendents, and shop managers to ensure high‑quality delivery.

This role requires frequent travel and onsite work at diverse locations nationwide, reviewing drawings, managing NCRs, and maintaining inspection records

Qualifications

• Oversee QA/QC processes to meet project specs and codes.
• Experience with inspections, documentation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage inspections for jurisdictional, contract, and third‑party requirements.
• Coordinate visits and maintain documentation in BIM360 Field.
• Maintain certifications and continuity logs.
• Ensure materials and construction meet codes and project specs.
• Participate in QA/QC meetings and review drawings for discrepancies.
• Document fabrication activities and manage NCRs.
• Provide status updates to project team.
• Verify equipment installation meets requirements and standards.
• Support Level 2 processes for equipment receiving and setup.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality control

Inspections

Documentation

BIM360 Field

Procore

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related

Tools

BIM360 Field

Procore

Job description

This position requires frequent travel and onsite work at Federal customer locations, including remote locations across the United States.

As the QA/QC Lead, you will oversee quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure all materials, fabrication, and installation activities meet project specifications, applicable codes, and contract requirements. In this role, you willbe responsible formanaging inspections, documentation, and compliance efforts while partnering closely with project teams, trade superintendents, and shop managers to ensure high-quality project delivery from fabrication through final installation.

• As the QA/QC Lead, you will manage and document inspections for jurisdictional, contract compliance, and third-party requirements, includingmaintaininginspection drawing sets and coordinating final inspections.


• Coordinatejurisdictional visits with trade superintendents and ensure all required documentation is captured andmaintainedin systems such as BIM360 Field.


• Maintaincertifications for qualified personnel and continuity logs, ensuring all work is performedin accordance withapproved procedures and by properly qualified individuals.


• Ensureall materials and construction activities meet requirements for completeness, accuracy, and constructability in alignment with applicable building codes and project specifications.


• Participate in progress and QA/QC meetings, reviewing contract drawings toidentifyscope gaps or discrepancies and ensuring RFIs and submittals address any differences tomaintainalignment with contract documents.


• Document fabrication activitiesin accordance withwork packages,identifyingand documenting deficiencies in quality or accuracy throughNCRsand ensuring corrections are completed prior to shipment to the job site.


• Provide visit summaries and documentation to communicate fabrication and work package status to the project team.


• Verify that equipment and systems are installedin accordance withmanufacturer requirements, contract documents, and quality standards.
  Develop and manage deficiency lists with trade superintendents and shop managers, tracking items through resolution.


• Support Level 2 (L2) processes and documentation for equipment receiving and set-in-place activities, ensuring systems are ready for energization.


• Assistin resolving owner punch list items related to installation quality in collaboration with project stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, ora relatedfield, or equivalent work experience.


• Minimum of 5–10 years of experience in QA/QC, construction quality management, or a related role within commercial, industrial, or energy projects.


• Strong knowledge of construction practices, fabrication processes, and applicable building codes and standards.


• Experience managing inspections, test documentation, and compliance requirements for jurisdictional and third-party agencies.


• Familiarity with QA/QC processes including NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), work packages, and inspection tracking.


• Experience with construction management and documentation software such as BIM360, Procore, or similar platforms.


• Ability to read and interpret contract drawings, specifications, and submittals witha high levelof accuracy.


• Strong organizational and documentation skills with attention to detail and quality standards.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate across project teams, including field staff, shop personnel, and management.


• Proven ability toidentifyissues, drive resolution, and track items through completion.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family:

• 401(k) plan with 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting


• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)


• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability


• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance


• Disability income protection insurance


• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)


• Paid parental leave


• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time


• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses


• Wellness benefits

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation’s largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation.

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are anEqual Opportunity Employerand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment.All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.

Pay:Final pay is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. For California this ranges from $95,000.00 - $105,000.00 plus annual incentive, benefits, and retirement program as outlined above.

Contingent Employment:All employment offers are contingent upon successful drug tests, background checks, and professional reference checks. Roles that include driving as an essential job duty will be required to have a successful Motor Vehicle Record check (MVR). We are not able to offer sponsorship of employment at this time.

Job Location Shreveport, Louisiana, United States Position Type Full-Time/Regular

Alternate Location

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