Senior Quality Engineer - Field QC Leader & Commissioning

Barton Malow; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Malow is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Detroit-area team, leading the quality program on major self-perform and subcontractor work. This hands-on role focuses on implementing QA/QC procedures from inspection through commissioning, mentoring crews, and driving defect prevention.

You will coordinate testing, manage nonconformances, and partner with project managers to ensure quality and safety standards are met on complex projects in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of construction QA/QC inspection experience, including a lead role on complex projects.
• Strong working knowledge of construction inspection and testing techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and lead quality programs with minimal oversight.
• Willingness to travel for extended assignments within the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead and maintain an effective quality control program in alignment with the Barton Malow Quality Manual, applicable codes, drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
• Review and approve subcontractor quality programs, inspection and test procedures, and personnel qualification records.
• Ensure all required testing and inspections are performed on schedule and to standard, establishing Witness and Hold points as appropriate to scope and risk.
• Identify and control nonconformance items, including stop work orders, corrective action planning, and disposition approval and verification.
• Initiate corrective action for deviations in corporate document and process compliance.
• Coordinate qualified testing laboratories and third-party inspection agencies to assure compliance.
• Submit monthly quality reports identifying measurable results and trends, and maintain all project quality documentation, including inspection logs, test reports, receiving and off-site vendor inspections, corrective actions, and key performance indicators.
• Partner with the Project Manager on all quality-related issues and decisions.
• Mentor and develop project team members and junior quality staff, building quality capability across the project.
• Lead an active role in the commissioning and startup process for equipment and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent work

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

OSHA 30-Hour certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Barton Malow is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join our Detroit-area team, leading the quality program on major self-perform and subcontractor work. This hands-on role focuses on implementing QA/QC procedures from inspection through commissioning, mentoring crews, and driving defect prevention.

You will coordinate testing, manage nonconformances, and partner with project managers to ensure quality and safety standards are met on complex projects in Michigan.