Quality Control Manager

STO Building Group; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee construction quality on mission critical projects, including data centers and facilities where system reliability and operational performance are essential.

This role is responsible for implementing project quality control plans and verifying compliance across CSA and MEP work, coordinating inspections, testing, and corrective actions with project teams and partners from preconstruction through

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field; or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of construction quality control experience.
• Strong experience with mission critical facilities, data centers, or similar complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, QC processes, and codes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific quality control plans.
• Review drawings, specs, submittals, and installation requirements to identify risks.
• Conduct inspections of CSA and MEP work, including sitework and building envelope.
• Coordinate inspection/testing requirements with management, trade partners, and inspectors.
• Lead prep meetings, first-install inspections, and ongoing quality reviews.
• Verify materials and equipment meet submittals and are properly stored and installed.
• Coordinate testing with agencies, inspectors, and authorities having jurisdiction.
• Document nonconforming work and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support commissioning readiness and turnover documentation.
• Maintain organized quality records for audits and closeout.
• Monitor quality trends and communicate risks to leadership.

Skills

Quality control

Communication

Analytical thinking

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Engineering or Construction management

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee construction quality on mission critical projects, including data centers and other facilities where system reliability and operational performance are essential.

Summary

Ajax Building Company, part of STO Building Group, is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee construction quality on mission critical projects, including data centers and other facilities where system reliability and operational performance are essential.

This role is responsible for implementing project quality control plans and verifying compliance across civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) work and mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems. The Quality Control Manager will coordinate inspections, testing, and corrective actions, working closely with project teams, trade partners, design professionals, owner representatives, and commissioning providers to support quality from preconstruction through turnover.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented construction professional with strong technical knowledge, sound judgement, and the ability to hold teams accountable while maintaining collaborative working relationships.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific quality control plans aligned with contract documents, owner requirements, applicable codes, and Ajax standards.


• Review drawings, specifications, approved submittals, and installation requirements to identify quality risks and resolve discrepancies before work proceeds.


• Conduct and document inspections of construction activities, materials, and equipment across CSA and MEP scopes, including sitework, concrete, structural systems, building envelope, interior finishes, and mission critical infrastructure.


• Coordinate with project management, superintendents, and trade partners to establish inspection and testing requirements, hold points, and acceptance criteria.


• Lead preparatory meetings, first-install inspections, and ongoing quality reviews to establish expectations and verify consistent execution.


• Verify that materials and equipment comply with approved submittals and are properly received, stored, protected, and installed.


• Coordinate required testing and inspections with qualified testing agencies, special inspectors, manufacturers, design professionals, and authorities having jurisdiction.


• Verify that testing and measuring equipment has current calibration documentation, as required, and that test results are accurately recorded and maintained.


• Identify and document nonconforming work, coordinate corrective actions, and verify resolution before affected work is concealed or subsequent activities proceed.


• Support commissioning readiness by verifying installation completeness, tracking deficiencies, and coordinating quality documentation with project teams and commissioning providers.


• Maintain organized inspection reports, testing records, deficiency logs, photographs, and other quality documentation to support audits, owner reporting, and project closeout.


• Monitor quality trends and communicate risks, recurring issues, and corrective action status to project leadership.


• Coordinate punch list completion and verify that required quality records, as-built information, and turnover documentation are complete.


• Reinforce Ajax’s commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork while coordinating quality activities with project schedules and construction sequencing.


• Perform additional assignments and special projects as directed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant construction experience.


• 7+ years of construction quality control experience required.


• Strong experience supporting mission critical facilities, data centers, or similarly complex projects required.


• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, quality control processes, and applicable codes and standards.


• Experience overseeing quality control for civil, structural, and architectural (CSA) scopes, along with working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems and coordination requirements between disciplines.


• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, submittals, testing requirements, and manufacturer installation instructions.


• Experience developing and implementing quality control plans, coordinating inspections and testing, and managing deficiencies through resolution.


• Familiarity with commissioning processes, system readiness requirements, and construction turnover documentation.


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced project environment.


• Clear communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively with field teams, trade partners, owners, consultants, and all levels of management.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel, and construction project management and quality documentation platforms.

About Ajax

Founded in 1958, Ajax Building Company is a leading commercial contractor delivering complex, high-impact projects across the Southeast. Our work spans healthcare, K‑12, higher education, justice, municipal, mission critical, and other institutional markets—giving our teams the opportunity to build projects that make a lasting impact on the communities they serve.

At Ajax, you’ll find a collaborative, team‑oriented culture where your contributions are valued, backed by the resources and expertise of STO Building Group. As we continue to grow, our employees take on meaningful responsibility, gain exposure to diverse and challenging work, and have opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, Life & AD&D Insurance, Long‑term Disability Insurance, Short‑term Disability Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Family Support, Pre‑tax Paid Parking/Public Transportation, Paid Time Off, Time Away Benefits, Paid Holidays, Group Legal, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

What We Do: We build. From workplaces and hospitals to hotels and cultural centers. We build the amazing places that define communities. Our services span the full lifecycle of construction‑starting with site evaluations and preconstruction through to commissioning, close‑out, and beyond.

The STO Building Group family of companies

Structure Tone, Structure Tone Southwest, Pavarini Construction Co., Pavarini McGovern, LF Driscoll, Govan Brown, Ajax Building Company, BCCI Construction, Layton Construction, Abbott Construction, and RC Andersen—includes over 4,000 employees located in offices throughout the US, Canada, UK, and Ireland. We provide a complete range of construction services, from site selection analysis, design constructability review and aesthetic enhancements to interior fit‑outs, new building construction, and building infrastructure upgrades and modernization. Learn more about how we partner with our clients to imagine, execute, and realize their vision at stobuildinggroup.com.

Eeo Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.