Senior Construction QA/QC Engineer – Lead Quality

Barton Malow

Detroit (MI)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 130,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Detroit-area team. This hands-on, high-impact role leads quality programs across self-perform work, subcontractors, and vendors, mentoring teams and setting the standard for field quality from inspection to commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of QA/QC in construction, strong inspection/testing knowledge, and the ability to work with multiple trades.

Qualifications

6+ years in construction QA/QC inspection, with lead role on complex projects.
Strong knowledge of inspection and testing techniques in construction.
Able to work independently and lead quality programs with limited oversight.
Willingness to travel for extended regional assignments.
Excellent verbal and written communication across trades, subcontractors, vendors, and leadership.

Responsibilities

Lead and maintain an effective quality control program aligned with the Barton Malow Quality Manual and project documents.
Review and approve subcontractor quality programs, inspection/test procedures, and qualification records.
Ensure testing and inspections occur on schedule; establish witness/hold points as needed.
Identify and manage nonconformances, including stop-work, corrective actions, and disposition verification.
Coordinate qualified testing labs and third-party inspection agencies; ensure compliance.
Submit monthly quality reports with measurable results and trends; maintain quality documentation.
Collaborate with the Project Manager on all quality-related issues and decisions.
Mentor project teams and junior staff; build quality capability across the project.
Lead commissioning and startup activities for equipment and systems.