Senior Construction Quality Lead

RailWorks Corporation; New York (NY); On-site; USD 128,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

RailWorks Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee the QC programs for construction projects. You will lead the QC team, ensure compliance with contracts and design documents, and drive continuous improvement across testing, inspections, and certification processes.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of contracts and codes, and the ability to train staff while maintaining project schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in construction quality programs.
• Knowledge of contracts, plans, specifications, and codes.
• Experience implementing and reporting on quality programs.
• Ability to identify and resolve quality-related issues.
• Strong management and leadership abilities.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and training skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Develops, implements, and maintains QC programs for projects.
• Oversees testing and inspections; evaluates activities to minimize risk.
• Identifies training needs and develops materials.
• Provides certification of compliance and final documentation.
• Conducts site visits to review QC effectiveness.
• Interacts with QC staff and management to resolve issues.
• Oversees discrepancy reports and tracks resolutions.
• Directs removal of non-conforming work.
• Reviews contractor activities for compliance with specs.
• Identifies gaps in quality standards affecting operations.
• Reports on regulatory changes impact on QC programs.
• Develops metrics to measure QC effectiveness.
• Hires and manages QC staff.
• Maintains quality records and reporting.

Skills

Quality leadership

Construction quality

Contract knowledge

Issue resolution

Team management

Communication skills

Deadline discipline

MS Office

Job description

RailWorks Corporation is seeking a Quality Control Manager to oversee the QC programs for construction projects. You will lead the QC team, ensure compliance with contracts and design documents, and drive continuous improvement across testing, inspections, and certification processes.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive knowledge of contracts and codes, and the ability to train staff while maintaining project schedules.