Quality Control Manager

JT Wimsatt Contracting Co., Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Company vehicle and fuel card

PTO and holidays

Job summary

JT Wimsatt Contracting Co has been a trusted leader in the construction industry since 1992, delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. We seek a seasoned Quality Control Manager to support teams in the Los Angeles and San Diego regions with QA/QC plans, inspections, and documentation.

The ideal candidate brings strong field experience in structural concrete, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction QA/QC experience, with strong field exposure to structural concrete operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with self-performing concrete contractor or subcontractor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in developing and implementing project-specific QA/QC plans and pour planning documentation.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, and mix designs to establish quality expectations.
• Perform field inspections for concrete activities (formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, pours, finishing, curing) and document findings.
• Coordinate with project staff to identify quality risks and resolve issues, ensuring compliance with contract requirements.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Field inspection

Communication

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Construction management software

Job description

JT Wimsatt Contracting Co has been a trusted leader in the construction industry since 1992, delivering high-quality projects on schedule and within budget. We partner with public and private sector clients to complete a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, residential, government, and specialty construction projects.

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to support project teams throughout the Los Angeles and San Diego regions. This role serves as a key quality resource for project teams by implementing, monitoring, and documenting quality control processes that ensure our work meets contract requirements, approved submittals, project specifications, applicable codes, industry standards, and company quality expectations. This position identifies nonconforming work, recommends corrective actions, and works with project leadership to ensure quality issues are resolved before work proceeds.

The ideal candidate has strong field experience in structural concrete construction and a proven background in QA/QC, inspections, documentation, and resolving quality issues in an active construction environment. Experience working for a self-performing concrete contractor or subcontractor is highly preferred.

This position requires regular travel between Southern California project sites. A company-provided work truck and fuel card are included as part of the compensation package. Reports to the Project Executive.

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Medical, dental, vision, and additional insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• 8 paid holidays annually
• Company vehicle and fuel card
• Quality Ownership – Takes responsibility for maintaining high standards and ensuring work meets project requirements.
• Communication – Clearly communicates expectations, observations, and solutions across all levels of the project team.
• Problem Solving – Identifies issues early and works collaboratively to develop effective solutions.
• Attention to Detail – Maintains accuracy in inspections, documentation, and compliance requirements.
• Accountability – Follows through on commitments and drives quality outcomes.
• Collaboration – Builds strong working relationships with field teams, clients, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Adaptability – Effectively manages changing priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Support project teams in developing, maintaining, and implementing project-specific QA/QC plans, inspection checklists, quality procedures, and pour planning documentation.
• Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, RFIs, shop drawings, mix designs, and contract requirements to establish quality expectations before work begins.
• Perform and document field inspections for structural concrete activities, including formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, anchor bolts, sleeves, waterstops, concrete placement, finishing, curing, and repairs.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, foremen, engineers, and relevant stakeholders to identify quality risks and resolve issues proactively.
• Verify materials, mix designs, reinforcing steel, embeds, and other concrete-related products meet approved submittals and project requirements prior to installation.
• Coordinate and document third-party testing and special inspections, including concrete sampling, slump, temperature, air content, cylinders, reinforcement inspections, and project-specific requirements.
• Monitor concrete placement activities to verify compliance with approved procedures, including placement sequencing, consolidation, finishing, curing, protection, and repair requirements.
• Maintain accurate quality records, including inspection reports, testing documentation, deficiency logs, corrective actions, NCRs, and project closeout documentation.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings, pre-pour meetings, mockups, first-work inspections, and lessons-learned reviews to reinforce project quality expectations.
• Communicate quality concerns clearly and work collaboratively with project leadership to resolve issues while balancing schedule, cost, safety, and constructability considerations.
• Support project closeout by organizing quality records, testing reports, inspection documentation, repair logs, and turnover materials.
• Mentor project engineers, field engineers, and field personnel on quality expectations, inspection readiness, documentation standards, and continuous improvement practices.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction experience with significant exposure to structural concrete operations.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field preferred; equivalent field experience will be considered.
• Prior experience in a QA/QC, project engineer, field engineer, superintendent, inspector, or concrete operations role.
• Experience working for a self-performing structural concrete contractor or subcontractor preferred.
• Strong understanding of structural concrete construction means and methods, including formwork systems, reinforcing steel, embeds, anchor bolts, slab and wall placements, elevated decks, vertical concrete, finishing, curing, and repairs.
• Ability to interpret structural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, mix designs, and quality-related contract documents.
• Working knowledge of ACI, ASTM, IBC/CBC, project specifications, special inspection requirements, concrete tolerances, and concrete testing practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with owners, contractors, inspectors, engineers, field leadership, and craft personnel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, Bluebeam, Autodesk and construction management software.
• Travel between Los Angeles and San Diego project sites
• Ability to walk active construction sites, climb ladders and stairs, work outdoors in varying weather conditions, and occasionally lift up to 35 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 30
• ICC Special Inspector certifications
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification
• Experience with DSA and/or HCAI projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license

Candidates will be subject to background and drug screening upon offer of employment and must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

JT Wimsatt Contracting Co, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Employment decisions are made by qualified reviewers in compliance with applicable federal and California employment laws, including anti-discrimination requirements.