Quality Control Lead

Southland Industries; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Paid holidays and vacation

Training/professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Portland, Oregon is seeking a Quality Control Lead to oversee the implementation of their Quality Control Plan across multiple projects. This role involves managing inspections, ensuring compliance with construction standards, and maintaining high-quality outputs throughout the project life cycle. Ideal candidates will have experience in quality control, strong communication skills, and proficiency with quality control tools such as Bluebeam and Microsoft Office. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience in Lean construction/manufacturing.
• Advanced customer service skills.
• Experience in progressive quality control roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and document inspections for compliance and requirements.
• Maintain certifications for qualified individuals.
• Ensure materials and construction meet project specifications.

Skills

Lean construction/manufacturing

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and project management skills

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Customer service

Presentation skills

Quality control experience

People management

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word)

Certified Weld Inspector (CWI)

Quality Control for Electrical Work

Tools

Bluebeam

Job description

Position Summary

The Quality Control (QC) Lead is responsible for overseeing the overall implementation of the Quality Control Plan and coordinates all project testing, inspections, and reporting matters directly with the Project Commissioning Lead, Shop Managers & Project Team. Continuously improves the quality of the program through the full project life cycle on multiple projects or shop sites.

Responsibilities

• Manage and document inspections for jurisdictional, contract compliance, and 3rd party requirements. Document management of inspection set of drawings and individual tests leading up to final inspection; coordinate jurisdictional visits with trade superintendents, include required and appropriate documentation in programs (such as Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC)) for testing documentation.
• Maintain certifications for qualified individuals and continuity logs; verify work being done in accordance with qualified procedures and individuals.
• Ensure that all materials and construction are in accordance with the requirements for completeness, accuracy, and constructability in accordance with applicable building codes and project specifications.
• Participate in progress and QC meetings; review contract drawings and identify areas/scopes where items need addressed to confirm install scope is in alignment with CD’s; verify RFI’s and/or submittals cover any differences.
• Document fabrications in accordance with Work Package’s; identify deficiencies in quality or accuracy, document deficiencies via NCR and have corrected prior to shipment to site; provide summary visit information and documentation to communicate with team status of WP’s.
• Verify equipment and systems installed comply with appropriate install details, requirements manufacture and/or contract drawings, completeness and quality. Develop list of items that need correction with Trade Superintendents and/or Shop Managers. Track and oversee items on list to completion. Involved in L2 process and documentation for equipment receiving and set in place (ready for energization). Work through resolution of owner punch items relating to install scope quality with Trade Superintendents, Shop Managers, and other team members.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding and experience in Lean construction/manufacturing
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize projects
• Advanced customer service skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Experience in progressive quality control roles preferred
• People management preferred
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite—Excel and Word and Bluebeam
• Certified Weld Inspector (CWI) Certification is strongly preferred
• Experience with Quality Control for Electrical Work is Preferred
• May be required to work between multiple sites.

Benefits

• 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

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.