Quality Control Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

LVI Associates; Newburyport (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Long-term career growth

ESOP Program

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Quality Control Manager for heavy civil construction in Massachusetts. This hands-on leader will oversee quality programs on major bridge, highway, and roadway projects, working with project management, field leadership, subcontractors, and testing agencies to ensure contract and quality standards are met.

The role focuses on building an effective quality program under active site conditions, with travel regionally as needed and a strong emphasis on field process

Qualifications

• 5+ years in bridge/highway/heavy civil construction.
• Experience in quality control, inspection, and materials testing.
• 2+ years in a dedicated quality role preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, testing requirements, and technical documents.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Clear communication with field teams, owners, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Proficiency with construction project management or documentation systems.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Quality-related certifications such as ISO 9001, ASQ CQE, NETTCP QAT are valued.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer project-specific quality management and inspection plans.
• Oversee inspection, testing, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate field quality personnel and third-party testing agencies.
• Schedule and perform audits, inspections, and material testing.
• Verify materials, workmanship, and processes meet project requirements.
• Maintain detailed inspection records, test reports, and corrective-action logs.
• Identify quality risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Manage nonconforming work and drive timely corrective action.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Engineers, designers, owners, and subcontractors.
• Review material documentation and confirm compliance before use.
• Train project teams and subcontractors on quality procedures and inspection requirements.
• Provide regular quality updates to leadership.
• Recommend process improvements to reduce rework and prevent issues.
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement across the team.

Skills

Quality control

Inspection

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Communication

Reading plans

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Quality Control Manager - Heavy Civil Construction

Location: Massachusetts / Northshore
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Environment: Project-Based / On-Site

Compensation

Base Salary: $120,000 - $190,000, depending on experience
Comprehensive benefits package and long-term career growth opportunities, ESOP Program

Role Overview

An established heavy civil contractor is seeking an experienced Quality Control Manager to oversee quality programs on major bridge, highway, and roadway construction projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands heavy civil construction and can build an effective quality program around the realities of an active jobsite. You will work closely with project management, engineering, field leadership, subcontractors, and testing agencies to ensure work meets contract requirements and quality standards.

The position offers the opportunity to take ownership of project quality, improve field processes, and play an important role in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure work.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and administer project-specific quality management and inspection plans
• Oversee inspection, testing, and documentation throughout the project lifecycle
• Coordinate field quality personnel and third-party testing agencies
• Schedule and perform audits, inspections, and material testing
• Verify that materials, workmanship, and construction processes meet project requirements
• Maintain detailed inspection records, test reports, material documentation, and corrective-action logs
• Identify quality risks early and implement practical mitigation strategies
• Manage nonconforming work and drive timely corrective action
• Work closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, Field Engineers, designers, owners, and subcontractors
• Review material documentation and confirm compliance before products are incorporated into the work
• Train project teams and subcontractors on quality procedures and inspection requirements
• Provide regular quality updates to project and company leadership
• Recommend process improvements that reduce rework and prevent recurring issues
• Promote accountability and continuous improvement across the project team

What They’re Looking For

• At least 5 years of experience in bridge, highway, roadway, or heavy civil construction
• Quality control, inspection, materials testing, or quality assurance experience, with 2+ years in a dedicated quality role preferred
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, materials, testing procedures, and documentation requirements
• Experience developing or implementing project-specific quality plans
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, contracts, testing requirements, and technical documents
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work with field teams, project leadership, owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction project management or documentation systems
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field preferred
• Quality-related certifications such as ISO 9001, ASQ CQE, NETTCP QAT, or similar credentials are valued
• Comfortable working on active construction sites in varying weather conditions
• Willingness to travel regionally based on project requirements

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead quality control on major bridge and transportation infrastructure projects
• Take ownership of a project-level quality program and influence how work is executed
• Work closely with experienced project and field leadership
• Join an established contractor with a strong pipeline of complex infrastructure work
• Opportunity to strengthen systems, improve field processes, and reduce rework
• Competitive salary of $120,000 to $180,000
• Comprehensive benefits and long-term professional growth