Quality Control Manager

CEI Services; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with company match

Flexible spending account

Job summary

Saiia Construction, an on-site Quality Control Manager role in Chester, VA, seeks a leader to manage QA/QC across the project lifecycle. You will review drawings, develop procedures, and drive audits in collaboration with project teams and site leadership.

The role emphasizes stopping work when necessary to protect quality, coordinating weekly meetings, and delivering comprehensive QC reports, while ensuring project schedules and client expectations are met.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CM/CE or related field.
• Minimum 3 years as Quality Manager in heavy construction.
• Virginia Class II Waste Management Facility Operator license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Reviews drawings and submittals with project team for conformance with requirements.
• Develops site-specific quality procedures and reviews with Project Engineer.
• Leads quality audits and weekly quality meetings; stops work as needed for quality issues.
• Monitors quality practices daily and maintains safety/logs; prepares QC reports.
• Coordinates with Project Manager to ensure close-out documents are complete and submitted.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Communication

OSHA/MSHA regs

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead with precision and elevate construction excellence? Saiia Construction is seeking a Quality Control Manager for an onsite role in Chester, VA, where your expertise will be the cornerstone of project success—from blueprint to final inspection.

In this critical role, collaborate with Project Managers, Engineers, and site leadership to foster a culture of quality from the ground up. You’ll develop site-specific procedures, conduct audits and inspections across multiple disciplines, and ensure every detail meets the highest standards of safety, efficiency, and client satisfaction.

If you’re passionate about problem-solving and fostering a culture of quality, this is your chance to lead confidently and build with integrity on high-profile projects.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

MasTec’s Clean Energy and Infrastructure Group (CE&I) is a $4 billion annual revenue business unit that provides construction services for industrial facilities; building products manufacturers, power generation facilities, manufacturing plants; solar, wind, and thermal energy plants; buildings, and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• The Quality Control Manager plays a vital role in supporting the project team throughout the entire project lifecycle, from preconstruction planning to project completion.
• Reviews drawings and submittals with the project team for conformance with project requirements.
• Communicates regularly with Project Managers to provide quality control updates and advise of issues or problems that may affect progress.
• Develop site-specific quality procedures and review with Project Engineer as necessary to support the project requirements.
• Assist jobsite leadership with resolution of client complaints that are quality related.
• Order and receive needed project materials and equipment as advised.
• Coordinate and administer weekly quality meetings and/or identification of safety meeting elements relevant to quality.
• Monitor quality practices daily, along with ongoing inspections to minimize the need for corrections and punch-list items.
• Implement the delegated authority to stop work in the event of quality issues.
• Provide direction to the Project Engineer on quality related items and maintain priority on critical path items necessary to keep the project schedule.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor performance with respect to timeliness, efficiency, and quality.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive quality control reports detailing inventory, calibration status, document control logs, ongoing and completed work items, weather conditions, and any emerging quality issues.
• Provide weekly updates for as-built conditions and continual maintenance of safety logs.
• Enforce and champion the requirements of the site quality program (including the processing of any required revisions) and other project quality and technical requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Manager to ensure all project close-out documents are complete and submitted.
• Act as a Lead Auditor to plan, perform, report quality audits of a variety of construction activities.
• Perform physical inspection of a variety of discipline activities which may include but not limited to; piping, civil, concrete, fixed and rotating equipment, electrical, control systems, coatings, insulation, and non-destructive testing.
• Performs additional assignments per Division Manager’s request.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and other necessary software.
• Knowledge of OSHA and MSHA regulations and reporting processes for civil and mining projects.
• Ability to represent the Company professionally with external organizations and internal stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills to manage effectively at all organizational levels.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Skill in resolving problems with multiple variables in standardized situations.
• Strong business judgment and common sense for making recommendations and decisions.
• Skilled in multi-tasking and thriving in fast-paced, multi-project environments.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with all levels of the Company, vendors, clients, and regulatory agencies at jobsites and the Corporate office.
• Respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, subcontractors and vendors.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree with major coursework in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Project Management or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years as a Quality Manager in Heavy Construction and Project environments.
• Virginia Class II Waste Management Facility Operator license required within the first 6 months of employment.

Physical Requirements:

• Sits: Frequently
• Stands: Occasionally
• Walks: Occasionally
• Drive: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 0-10 lbs.: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 10-20 lbs.: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 20-50 lbs.: Occasionally
• Lift/Carry 50- over 100 lbs.: Never
• Reach Above: Occasionally
• Bend/Stoop: Occasionally
• Use Hands for Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally
• Use Hands for Manipulations: Occasionally
• Stress Level of Job: Moderate

What’s in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) – coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Service Line

SCC-SAIIA Construction Co