Quality Manager I — Construction Quality Lead

Walsh Group; Cherry Point (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsh Group is seeking a Quality Manager I for a federal building project in Havelock, NC. You will implement and improve the QMS, ensuring design and construction align with company policies and contract requirements.

The role involves coaching staff, leading QA processes, and driving continuous improvement across projects. The position requires strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills, with opportunities to grow within a family-owned builder backing a large-scale firm.

Qualifications

• AEC Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent related field experience.
• USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required.
• Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required.

Responsibilities

• Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.
• Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements.
• Lead and manage quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.
• Establishes, monitors and reports on KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.
• Routinely audits project quality programs and provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Auditing

KPIs

Risk management

Documentation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

AEC Bachelor's degree or related field

USACE/NAVFAC/NRC QC certification (preferred)

Job description

Walsh Group is seeking a Quality Manager I for a federal building project in Havelock, NC. You will implement and improve the QMS, ensuring design and construction align with company policies and contract requirements.

The role involves coaching staff, leading QA processes, and driving continuous improvement across projects. The position requires strong communication, planning and problem-solving skills, with opportunities to grow within a family-owned builder backing a large-scale firm.