Quality Manager

Actalent; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Project bonus

PTO 2 weeks

Holiday pay

Full benefits

401k

Vehicle allowance

Laptop and phone

Job summary

Actalent in Tampa, FL is seeking a Quality Control Manager I to champion quality across construction projects, leading the implementation of quality management processes and mentoring staff. You will build a strong quality culture and ensure project success through continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include audits, KPI tracking, coaching, and coordinating inspections with operations, consultants, and clients to meet project specifications and safety standards while supporting profitability.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction experience, preferably in quality control.
• Experience in water/wastewater or heavy civil projects.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Autodesk, Excel and Word.
• Strong knowledge of standards and publications relevant to quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality management activities across projects.
• Coach, train, and mentor project staff in quality practices.
• Establish and report KPIs and QIRs to drive quality.
• Direct inspection, testing, and documentation to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate inspections with operations, consultants, and clients.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Quality auditing

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Tools

Bluebeam

Autodesk

Excel

Word

Job description

Hiring: Quality Control Manager

Job Description

The Quality Control Manager I serves as a quality champion across one or multiple construction projects, ensuring that all work, materials, documentation, and close‑out activities meet established quality standards. This role leads the implementation of quality management processes, supports safe and efficient project execution, and drives continuous improvement to enhance project profitability and performance. The position also focuses on mentoring and developing project and quality staff while maintaining strong relationships with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage quality management activities for one or multiple construction projects, ensuring the quality of the work, materials, documentation, and project close‑out.
• Coach, mentor, and train project staff in quality management principles, procedures, and project‑specific requirements to build a strong quality culture.
• Serve as a mentor and coach to Quality staff to support their career development and improve retention within the organization.
• Lead and manage quality processes such as work planning, pre‑activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports (QIRs), and follow‑up inspections.
• Establish, monitor, and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and QIRs for project teams to drive continuous improvement in quality performance.
• Analyze project KPIs, evaluate trends, and develop and recommend improvement strategies to address recurring issues and enhance quality outcomes.
• Conduct routine audits of project quality programs using Project QC Evaluation tools and other auditing methods to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide feedback to Operations and Quality Management on major QIRs, project team relationships, client and owner perceptions, and recurring non‑conformances in quality management.
• Direct inspection, testing, and documentation of construction work to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Schedule inspections and testing in coordination with operations teams, consultants, material laboratories, and clients to ensure timely and accurate quality verification.
• Create and implement project‑specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans, and related procedures as needed to support project requirements.
• Support review of material specifications, including concrete mix designs, thermal control plans, and other specialized quality elements for heavy civil and water/wastewater projects.
• Develop and implement risk management strategies that reduce project risk, improve efficiency, and enhance profitability through effective process management and risk mitigation.
• Maintain strong working relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, design partners, and other stakeholders to support project partnering and timely issue resolution.
• Support Site Safety teams to ensure projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements, and goals.
• Monitor project quality‑related costs, including resource utilization, and work to improve performance against as‑bid budgets.
• Provide feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting, and testing accuracy while helping to protect the organization from claim exposure.
• Monitor and report rework costs through the QIR system and identify root causes and corrective actions to reduce future rework.
• Utilize construction quality control tools and software to manage documentation, reporting, and communication related to quality activities.

Essential Skills

• Level 1 Quality Control Manager (QCM) qualification, with 3 years preferred in a dedicated Quality role.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in construction, preferably in quality control or related functions.
• Experience in water and wastewater projects or heavy civil construction, including earthwork or mechanical experience.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Autodesk, Excel, Word, and strong general computer skills.
• Strong knowledge of standards, specifications, and publications relevant to job‑related duties in construction quality control.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey quality requirements and findings to diverse project stakeholders.
• Demonstrated critical‑thinking and problem‑solving abilities, particularly in identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities across projects.
• Ability to lead, coach, and mentor project and quality staff in quality management principles and procedures.
• Capability to analyze KPIs and quality data to identify trends and develop improvement strategies.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading quality processes such as work planning, pre‑activity meetings, and material management on construction projects.
• Familiarity with Quality Incident Report (QIR) systems and follow‑up inspection processes.
• Experience creating and implementing project‑specific inspection and test plans and quality control plans.
• Exposure to risk management strategies in construction, including process management and risk mitigation to improve project profitability.
• Experience with routine auditing of project quality programs using structured evaluation tools.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with operations teams, consultants, laboratories, and clients on inspection and testing activities.
• Experience supporting or partnering with Site Safety teams to align quality and safety objectives.
• Recognition that advancement to Quality Control Manager II is possible through achievement, sustained performance, and skill development, indicating a clear career progression path.
• Interest in ongoing professional development through industry‑leading training and exposure to major construction projects.

Work Environment

This role operates within a heavy civil and water/wastewater construction environment, involving both field and office‑based work. You will travel between job sites and spend time in project offices as needed to support inspections, testing, audits, meetings, and documentation. The work involves regular interaction with operations teams, consultants, laboratories, and clients, and requires effective use of digital tools such as Bluebeam, Autodesk, and Microsoft Office applications. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to major construction projects while benefiting from strong career growth potential, industry‑leading training, and the stability of a nationally recognized contractor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Tampa, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.

• Project Bonus that you can receive every time 25% is complete
• 2 weeks of PTO, then you accrue hours.
• Holiday Pay is standard
• Full Benefits and Good benefits, 401k
• Company Vehicle or Vehicle allowance
• Company Laptop & Phone? Yes

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tampa,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News‑Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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