Quality Manager – Employee-Owned Construction Leader

Sundt-2; Lockhart (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly

401K

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Health Coverage Starting Day One

Flexible Time Off

Training and Educational Assistance

Employee-Owner Perks

Sundt Foundation charitable program

Job summary

Sundt is seeking a Quality Manager to establish and maintain the quality management system for construction or industrial projects, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, codes, and company standards. You will lead quality personnel and drive continuous improvement across all project phases.

The role interfaces with clients and regulatory bodies, ensuring safe, efficient work delivered to the highest standards of quality, while mentoring inspectors and engineers.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in quality control, including 3+ years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, quality assurance, or related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• In-depth knowledge of quality systems and codes/standards relevant to construction or industrial projects.
• Proficiency in document control systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and quality software (e.g., Procore, ACC, Bluebeam).
• Proven leadership ability with excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes, documentation practices, and inspection techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assign inspection tasks and manage team performance to ensure timely execution of inspections and documentation.
• Develop, implement, and manage the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and ensure alignment with company and client requirements.
• Ensure that all work, materials, and processes comply with project specifications, industry codes (e.g., AWS, AISC, ASME, API, ASTM, ICC, ACI), and jurisdictional requirements.
• Establish project-specific Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and quality standards.
• Generate and deliver quality performance reports, trend analysis, and quality metrics to project and executive teams.
• Lead or support quality-related meetings, walkdowns, and turnover processes.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate quality documentation, including inspection reports, NCRs, CARs, audit findings, and certifications.
• Promote a culture of quality, safety, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for client quality representatives, third-party agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of Quality Inspectors and Quality Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical

QA/QC processes

Documentation practices

Inspection techniques

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, QA, or related field

Tools

Procore

ACC

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Sundt is seeking a Quality Manager to establish and maintain the quality management system for construction or industrial projects, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, codes, and company standards. You will lead quality personnel and drive continuous improvement across all project phases.

The role interfaces with clients and regulatory bodies, ensuring safe, efficient work delivered to the highest standards of quality, while mentoring inspectors and engineers.