Senior Construction QA/QC Lead — Field & Commissioning

Barton Malow; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Detroit-area team. This senior role leads the project quality program across self-perform work, subcontractors, and vendors, mentoring teams and driving quality from inspection to commissioning.

You will implement Barton Malow's quality program, coordinate testing and inspections, and prepare monthly reports while collaborating with project leaders to set the standard for field quality.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of QA/QC inspection experience on complex construction projects.
• Ability to lead quality programs with minimal oversight.
• Strong verbal and written communication across trades and leadership.
• Willingness to travel for extended assignments within the region.
• Proficient in inspection and testing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain the project quality control program per Quality Manual and contract docs.
• Review and approve subcontractor QA programs, ITPs, and qualification records.
• Ensure testing and inspections are on schedule and meet standards.
• Identify and control nonconformances, stop work, corrective actions.
• Initiate corrective action for deviations in processes.
• Coordinate testing labs and third-party inspection agencies.
• Submit monthly quality reports with trends and KPIs.
• Partner with Project Manager on all quality-related decisions.
• Mentor project teams and junior quality staff.
• Lead commissioning and startup activities for equipment/systems.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Leadership

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Barton Malow is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Detroit-area team. This senior role leads the project quality program across self-perform work, subcontractors, and vendors, mentoring teams and driving quality from inspection to commissioning.

You will implement Barton Malow's quality program, coordinate testing and inspections, and prepare monthly reports while collaborating with project leaders to set the standard for field quality.