Quality Control Manager

bkimechanical; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

bkimechanical is seeking a Quality Control Manager for their facility in Apex, NC. This role involves overseeing quality management operations on construction projects, ensuring safety, and managing inspections.

The ideal candidate has over 15 years of experience in the construction industry, particularly with welding, and is proficient in QA/QC systems. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction industry experience.
• Experience in welding with certification.
• Knowledge of construction materials and methods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality and compliance on projects.
• Manage inspections and corrective actions.
• Ensure safety in the working environment.

Skills

Clear communication

Analytical skills

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Technical reading

Education

High school diploma or higher with QC experience

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

QA/QC Systems (Cx Alloy, Procore)

Job description

Quality Control Manager – Apex, NC

We are seeking a Quality Control Manager for our facility in Apex, NC that will provide Quality Management (QM) related services. In this role, you will be involved in daily operations to plan and execute QM operations, resolve complex issues to meet QM expectations, assist management with scheduling and budgets, and frequently work with construction crews on our job sites. You will be the main point of contact with internal and external individuals at all management levels and responsible for project QM successful outcomes.

Job Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times.
• Manage inspector resources including third‑party and direct‑hire quality inspectors.
• Provide overall project‑wide oversight on quality and requirements compliance matters on QA/QC functions; monitor construction activities and review materials and equipment delivered to the project for adherence to specifications, coordinating lists, punch‑list items, observations and logs.
• Manage company risk and understand all aspects of contract documents.
• Manage code‑related welding projects such as ASME/AWS/IPC/AWWA/UPC.
• Work with pre‑construction, field supervision and other teams to ensure the project is set up to support the quality management needs of the program.
• Establish metrics to identify trends for inspections, non‑conformances root causes and corrective/preventive actions per the ISO 9001 Quality Standard.
• Ensure that quality is maintained on site in relation to all affected aspects of the project.
• Responsible for recognizing and implementing change orders as it relates to quality.
• Collaborate with clients, engineers, technicians, managers, and other project stakeholders to achieve project objectives, and support engineers, technicians, and other project managers across multiple disciplines.

Supervisory / Budgetary / External Communications Responsibility

• This is an individual contribution role. The incumbent will communicate with internal employees, third‑party companies, and the IT team at EMCOR.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability Requirements

• Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work at remote locations.
• Ability to travel.
• Able to create a collaborative team environment.
• ASME, AWS, IPC, AWWA, UPC welding experience.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and interpret technical literature, writing and plans.
• Ability to define problems, assess options and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to distinguish between shades of color.
• Competence and confidence in public speaking and presentations.
• Self‑driven desire to learn, become competent, and succeed in the field.
• Good verbal and written communication with the ability to train and mentor.
• Exudes a professional demeanor.
• Good analytical skills and ability to generate creative solutions.
• Ability to perform well and meet expectations in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to coordinate project activities related to quality and monitor progress to successfully reach project goals.
• Ability and willingness to demonstrate ethical behavior and a high level of integrity.
• Ability to balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Ability to cooperatively work with others.

Prior Work Experience and Educational Requirements

• Minimum 15 years' experience in the construction industry with a contractor engaged in general building construction.
• Prior experience with welding, including certification in code stamp.
• Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
• Combination of high‑school diploma with QC experience and certifications will be considered.
• Proficient in MS‑based software including Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Proficient with QA/QC systems, platforms, and technologies that allow for tracking, metrics and reporting (e.g., Cx Alloy, Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Project Sight, etc.).
• OSHA 10‑ or 30‑hour certification.

Physical Demands

• Typical construction site demands, including some field travel.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. as necessary when performing duties.
• Work from heights (ladder access and usage).
• Work outside during all types of weather.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that are not listed in the job description.