Quality Manager II - Mining

Sundt Construction; Idaho; On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

401k

Employee stock ownership

Health coverage starting day one

Flexible time off

Educational assistance

Employee assistance program

Charitable employee-owner's program

Job summary

Sundt Construction is seeking a Quality Manager II to lead QA/QC operations on large-scale projects at a remote project site, with a 14 days on/7 days off rotation. You will implement quality systems, coordinate inspections, and drive continuous improvement across project teams.

You will supervise quality personnel, manage audits and test plans, and ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory standards while reporting to senior management and clients.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance/control within construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
• 5+ years in a leadership role
• Advanced understanding of codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ACI 318, AWS 01.1, AISC 360, ASME B31.1/B31.3, API 650/1104, ISO 9001)
• Demonstrated success managing complex QA/QC programs on multi-disciplinary projects
• Skilled in inspection methods, audit techniques, risk assessments, and field documentation practices

Responsibilities

• Direct all quality-related activities on-site, ensuring alignment with project specifications, codes, and applicable regulations
• Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits; coordinate timely close-out of quality-related action items
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Control Plans (QCPs)
• Manage project quality documentation, including NCRs, CARs, punch lists, QA audits, and turnover packages
• Oversee inspection and testing activities for civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical disciplines
• Prepare and deliver regular quality reports to senior management, project leadership, and clients
• Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching for quality staff to ensure competency in inspection procedures and quality protocols
• Review and approve documentation related to material certifications, welding inspections, NOE results, concrete testing, and system completions
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for clients, third-party agencies, and regulatory authorities
• Supervise and mentor Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Coordinators; assign responsibilities and ensure high performance across the quality team

Education

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

Job description

Job Description

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities, and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.

Job Summary

The Quality Manager II is an experienced quality leader responsible for managing quality assurance and quality control operations on large-scale or technically complex projects. This position leads the implementation of quality systems, oversees inspection and documentation processes, and drives continuous improvement across project teams. The Quality Manager II acts as a key liaison between project stakeholders, field operations, subcontractors, and clients to ensure all work complies with contractual, regulatory, and company quality standards.

This position will be located at the remote project site and will be living at the project location. Schedule rotation of 14 days on, 7 days off.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct all quality-related activities on-site, ensuring alignment with project specifications, codes (e.g., AWS, ASME, AISC, API, ACI), and applicable regulations.
• Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits; coordinate timely close-out of quality-related action items.
• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Quality Plans (PQPs), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Control Plans (QCPs).
• Manage project quality documentation, including NCRs, CARs, punch lists, QA audits, and turnover packages.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities for civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical disciplines, depending on the project scope.
• Prepare and deliver regular quality reports to senior management, project leadership, and clients.
• Provide onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching for quality staff to ensure competency in inspection procedures and quality protocols.
• Review and approve documentation related to material certifications, welding inspections, NOE results, concrete testing, and system completions.
• Serve as the primary quality point of contact for clients, third-party agencies, and regulatory authorities.
• Supervise and mentor Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Coordinators; assign responsibilities and ensure high performance across the quality team.

Minimum Job Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in quality assurance/control within the construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, including 5+ years in a leadership role. Experience with projects including heavy industrial, mining, power, or similar.
• Advanced understanding of codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., ACI 318, AWS 01 .1, AISC 360, ASME B31.1/B31.3, API 650/1104, ISO 9001).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field; equivalent field experience may be considered.
• Demonstrated success managing complex QA/QC programs on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Skilled in inspection methods, audit techniques, risk assessments, and field documentation practices.

Note: Job Description is subject to change at any time and may include other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, vest, etc.)
• May reach above shoulder heights and below the waist on a frequent basis
• May stoop, kneel, or bend, on an occasional basis.
• May use telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
• Must be able to comply with all safety standards and procedures.
• Occasionally will climb stairs, ladders, etc.
• Required to use hands to grasp, lift, handle, carry or feel objects on a frequent basis.
• Will interact with people frequently during a shift/workday.
• Will lift, push or pull objects up to 50 lbs on an occasional basis.
• Will sit, stand or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift/workday.
• Will work various shifts, including swing, night and weekend.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Sundt is committed to the equal treatment of all employees, and/or applicants for employment, and prohibits discrimination based on race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, disability, national origin, covered veteran status, genetic information; or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, state, or local laws.

Benefit list

• Market Competitive Salary (paid weekly)
• Bonus Eligibility based on company, group, and individual performance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan & 401K
• Industry Leading Health Coverage Starting Your First Day
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Medical, Health Savings, and Wellness credits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Workplace Wellness Programs
• Mental Health Program
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee-Owner Perks
• Educational Assistance
• Sundt Foundation - Charitable Employee-Owner's program

About Us

As a 100% employee-owned contractor, when you work at Sundt, you’re not just hiring on at a company, you’re joining a culture. Because everyone at Sundt is part owner, you’ll join a team of people who are deeply invested in their work. From apprentices to managers, we’re passionate about the details and deliberate in everything we do.

At Sundt we focus on building long-term prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. We offer competitive pay, industry-leading benefits including a 401k and employee stock ownership plan, incentive programs for craft and administrative employees as well as training that focuses on your personal and professional growth. We’re driven by skill, grit and purpose. Join us as we strive to be the most skilled builder in America.