Quality Lead for Mission-Critical Projects

Suffolk Construction; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Mission Critical - Quality Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead the project Quality Plan, inspections, tests, and documentation. The role ensures conformance to codes, client expectations, and QA program standards while coordinating with trade partners and testing agencies.

Responsibilities include planning, verification, and turnover, with leadership of on-site quality personnel and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or equivalent
• Minimum five years in construction quality, inspection, testing, or similar Mission Critical work with leadership
• Experience reviewing drawings, specs, submittals, ITPs, and standards; familiarity with IBC/NEC/NFPA/ASHRAE

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project-specific Quality Plan and QA/QC controls
• Verify materials, equipment, installations, and tests meet requirements
• Coordinate third-party testing and inspection activities and corrective actions
• Manage nonconformances through root-cause analysis and closure
• Provide timely quality reporting to project leadership and stakeholders

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Communication

Documentation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction Management/Quality Management

Tools

ISO 9001 quality systems

Job description

Suffolk Construction is seeking a Mission Critical - Quality Manager in Cedar Rapids, IA to lead the project Quality Plan, inspections, tests, and documentation. The role ensures conformance to codes, client expectations, and QA program standards while coordinating with trade partners and testing agencies.

Responsibilities include planning, verification, and turnover, with leadership of on-site quality personnel and cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement and project success.