Quality Manager I: Federal Projects | Growth & Training

The Walsh Group; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group is seeking a Quality Manager I for a Federal project in the greater Omaha area. This role leads quality management efforts, mentors project staff, and drives continuous improvement through KPI tracking and QIRs.

Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, testing, documentation, and risk management to support safe, high-quality project execution. The candidate will collaborate with owners, clients, and subcontractors, while aligning with Walsh’s commitment to quality and a

Qualifications

• AEC/Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with related certifications (e.g., ICC, NICET).
• USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required.
• Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years in a Quality role.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality management duties for projects including quality of works, material management, documentation and close-out.
• Coach and train project staff on quality management principles and project-specific requirements.
• Lead quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, and follow-up inspections.
• Establish, monitor, and report KPIs and QIRs for project teams, analyzing trends and proposing improvements.
• Audit project quality programs and provide feedback to operations and management on non-conformances.
• Direct inspection, testing, and documentation; schedule inspections with operations, consultants, labs, and clients.
• Develop project-specific inspection/test plans and quality control plans; review material specs (e.g., concrete mix design).
• Support risk management strategies to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Maintain relationships with owners, clients, subcontractors, and stakeholders to support project success.
• Assist Site Safety to ensure compliance with safety procedures and goals.
• Monitor quality costs and rework, reporting where necessary.

Skills

Quality management

Coaching & training

Inspection & testing

KPI tracking

Communication skills

Risk management

Education

AEC Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

The Walsh Group is seeking a Quality Manager I for a Federal project in the greater Omaha area. This role leads quality management efforts, mentors project staff, and drives continuous improvement through KPI tracking and QIRs.

Responsibilities include coordinating inspections, testing, documentation, and risk management to support safe, high-quality project execution. The candidate will collaborate with owners, clients, and subcontractors, while aligning with Walsh’s commitment to quality and a