Senior Construction Quality Leader

Burns & McDonnell; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Construction Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System for Design-Build projects across multiple locations in the United States.

This role partners with project leadership, engineering, clients, subcontractors, and quality staff to integrate quality throughout the project lifecycle from pursuit through turnover, while proactively mitigating risk and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 11 years in quality control management.
• Associate degree in engineering/construction or related field with 9 years in quality control.
• Bachelor degree in engineering/construction or related field with 7 years in quality control.
• Detailed oriented.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong computer and communications media skills.
• Familiarity with installing Transmission and Distribution assets including substations and overhead lines.
• Familiarity with PHMSA and related CFR parts.
• Familiarity with welding and heavy industrial applications.
• Experienced with multi-disciplined work scopes.
• Power, Substations, Manufacturing and Transmission Lines.
• Certified Welding Inspector - AWS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define, communicate, and reinforce Construction Quality Plan requirements with the project management team.
• Develop, issue, and maintain the Construction Quality Plan with project teams per project specifications, codes, and requirements.
• Collaborate with project management to implement key processes and methods.
• Provide strategic quality leadership to project teams from pursuit to closeout.
• Coach and mentor field quality personnel on the Construction Quality Management System and verifications.
• Drive continuous improvement of the Construction Quality Management System.
• Identify and close conditions adverse to quality through final acceptance.
• Review subcontractor submittals and ITPs for compliance with project specs.
• Ensure special processes (welding, NDT, etc.) are developed and executed by qualified personnel.
• Communicate quality risks and issues to project sites and elevate concerns as needed.
• Promote tracking and reporting of quality metrics for performance monitoring.
• Confirm turnover documentation reflects project scope and execution for closeout.
• Liaise with Jurisdictional Authorities and Inspection Agencies.
• Perform hands-on site assessments and field audits of the Quality System.
• Support Root Cause Investigations and Corrective Actions.
• Ensure safety compliance on site and participate in TSOs.
• Lead quality programs at field locations for regulatory compliance.
• Recruitment, development, and retention of staff; conduct evaluations.
• Provide leadership and instruction to the department; interpret policies.
• QA/QC process adherence and enforcement of safety policies.
• Perform other duties and comply with policies.

Education

High School Diploma/GED and 11 years managing and implementing quality control procedures

Associate Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination or related field

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Construction, Welding Technology, Nondestructive Examination or related field

Job description

Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Construction Quality Manager to lead the Quality Management System for Design-Build projects across multiple locations in the United States.

This role partners with project leadership, engineering, clients, subcontractors, and quality staff to integrate quality throughout the project lifecycle from pursuit through turnover, while proactively mitigating risk and driving continuous improvement.