Quality Control Manager (Construction)

Jobot; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement and educational/

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead the QC program for commercial construction projects in Chicago, IL. This role works with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and design professionals to ensure work meets plans, specs, and codes from preconstruction through closeout.

Responsibilities include developing QC plans, conducting field inspections, coordinating with testing agencies, and maintaining detailed QC records.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the quality control program across all projects, including self-performed work
• Create project-specific quality plans with inspection requirements, testing schedules, and acceptance criteria
• Review drawings and specifications to identify quality requirements and potential issues during preconstruction
• Conduct field inspections to verify work meets plans, specifications, and building codes
• Coordinate with third-party testing agencies and review their reports
• Lead pre-work meetings with subcontractors to confirm quality expectations
• Review submittals, shop drawings, mock-ups, and material certifications
• Document and track nonconforming work through resolution, including corrective action
• Manage punch list and closeout inspections before client turnover
• Maintain accurate QC records, including inspection logs, test results, and deficiency reports
• Train project teams and subcontractors on quality standards and best practices
• Track quality metrics and report trends and improvements to leadership
• Serve as the point of contact for clients, architects, and engineers on quality concerns

Job description

Quality Control Manager (Construction)

$100000 - $150000 per year | Chicago, IL | On-site | Permanent

Quality Control Manager | Commercial Construction | Chicago, IL

A bit about us:

Our client is a highly established general contractor and construction manager with more than a century of experience delivering complex construction projects. The company has built a strong reputation for technical expertise, quality craftsmanship, and successfully executing challenging projects across a diverse range of commercial markets.

With capabilities spanning general contracting, construction management, preconstruction, structural expertise, and self-perform construction, this company provides its teams with exposure to sophisticated projects and a highly collaborative construction environment.

Our client is seeking a Quality Control Manager to help drive quality standards across its construction operations. This individual will work closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, design professionals, and project stakeholders to identify quality concerns early, ensure work conforms to project requirements, and maintain consistent standards from preconstruction through final closeout.

Why join us?

• Established and respected commercial general contractor
• More than a century of construction experience
• Diverse portfolio of complex and high-profile projects
• Strong emphasis on quality craftsmanship and technical execution
• Exposure to both construction management and self-perform operations
• Collaborative environment with experienced construction professionals
• Opportunity to influence quality standards across multiple projects
• Career development and professional training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance
• Health and wellness programs

Job Details

Quality Control Manager: Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the quality control program across all projects, including self-performed work
• Create project-specific quality plans with inspection requirements, testing schedules, and acceptance criteria
• Review drawings and specifications to identify quality requirements and potential issues during preconstruction
• Conduct field inspections to verify work meets plans, specifications, and building codes
• Coordinate with third-party testing agencies and review their reports
• Lead pre-work meetings with subcontractors to confirm quality expectations
• Review submittals, shop drawings, mock-ups, and material certifications
• Document and track nonconforming work through resolution, including corrective action
• Manage punch list and closeout inspections before client turnover
• Maintain accurate QC records, including inspection logs, test results, and deficiency reports
• Train project teams and subcontractors on quality standards and best practices
• Track quality metrics and report trends and improvements to leadership
• Serve as the point of contact for clients, architects, and engineers on quality concerns

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