Senior Construction Quality Program Lead

Construction Material Testing; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Construction Quality Manager III to direct quality across a major program, overseeing Quality Managers and inspectors, owning the site quality management system, the audit program, and the interface with the owner's quality organization.

You will lead audits, approve quality plans and subcontractor qualifications, report metrics monthly, and coach staff across projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in construction quality.
• 5+ years leading quality programs and staff.
• USACE CQM-C or senior certification (ICC, NICET IV, or ASQ CMQ/OE).
• Experience with ISO 9001 / NQA-1 / DOT QA frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Establish the program quality management system with plans, procedures, forms, and audit schedule.
• Direct Quality Managers I–III across projects and review performance.
• Lead internal audits and host owner/agency/third‑party audits.
• Approve QC plans, ITPs, and subcontractor qualifications.
• Report quality metrics monthly to program leadership.

Skills

Quality leadership

Auditing

Project management

Construction quality

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a senior Construction Quality Manager III to direct quality across a major program, overseeing Quality Managers and inspectors, owning the site quality management system, the audit program, and the interface with the owner's quality organization.

You will lead audits, approve quality plans and subcontractor qualifications, report metrics monthly, and coach staff across projects.