Senior QA/QC Lead - Mission-Critical Construction

Brightpath Associates LLC; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead QA/QC for a mission-critical construction project. You will ensure mechanical construction, piping, welding, materials, and equipment meet project specifications, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities include directing inspectors, managing nonconformances, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions aligned with ISO 9001, while coordinating with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of construction industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical construction, piping systems, welding, and QA/QC processes.
• Welding experience, including code-stamp certification.
• Experience with quality management software such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, BIM 360, Cx Alloy, or ProjectSight.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead project-wide QA/QC programs and ensure compliance with construction specifications, applicable codes, and quality standards.
• Manage direct-hire and third-party quality inspectors and oversee inspection activities.
• Inspect construction work, materials, and equipment; maintain punch lists, observation logs, and quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ASME, AWS, IPC, AWWA, and UPC codes and standards.
• Track nonconformances, conduct root-cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions aligned with ISO 9001.
• Coordinate quality activities with project managers, engineers, field supervisors, clients, and subcontractors.
• Support quality planning, project schedules, budgets, risk management, and change orders.
• Monitor mechanical construction quality, including process piping, hydronic piping, fuel oil, plumbing, high-purity piping, and medical gas systems.

Skills

Quality management

Construction QA/QC

Piping systems

Welding QA

QA software

ISO 9001

Root cause analysis

Nonconformance

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

BIM 360

Cx Alloy

ProjectSight

Job description

Brightpath Associates LLC is seeking a seasoned Quality Manager to lead QA/QC for a mission-critical construction project. You will ensure mechanical construction, piping, welding, materials, and equipment meet project specifications, codes, and standards.

Responsibilities include directing inspectors, managing nonconformances, root-cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions aligned with ISO 9001, while coordinating with project teams, clients, and subcontractors.