Traveling Senior Quality Manager - Advanced Manufacturing & Life Sciences

Arco1; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401k (Traditional and Roth)

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship for associates’ children

Sabbatical and travel allowance

Volunteer leave and health insurance

Job summary

ARCO seeks a Traveling Senior Quality Manager for Advanced Manufacturing & Life Sciences projects in the United States. You will lead quality control, oversee commissioning, and ensure all systems meet design intent and safety standards.

You will manage documentation, training completion, and project logs in Procore, while directing a team of QC personnel across multiple sites. A strong background in manufacturing or life sciences construction is required, with hands‑on commissioning experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or Construction Science / Construction Management.
• Minimum of 10 years in a dedicated Quality Manager or Quality Control Director role.
• Proven track record of managing quality on Advanced Manufacturing or Life Sciences construction projects.
• Familiarity with and practical application of the 3 Phases of Control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up).
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Procore project management software.
• Strong proficiency and hands‑on experience in the formal Commissioning (Cx) process for technical facilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality control personnel and ensure accountability.
• Champion project commissioning to meet design intent and standards.
• Monitor training status for site personnel and direct reports.
• Maintain and update critical project logs via Procore and manage quality documents.
• Prepare submittal logs and manage the master submittal register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Resolve QC production roadblocks and address project changes as needed.

Skills

Quality management

Project coordination

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or Construction Science / Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Job description

Traveling Senior Quality Manager - Advanced Manufacturing & Life Sciences

United States

ABOUT YOU

Are you a passionate problem solver who focuses on the details but never gets lost in the weeds? Do you act with integrity and hold yourself and others to the highest standard? Do you have grit? If the answers are, “Yes!” we have an opportunity for you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies. We are looking for a highly motivated Traveling Senior Quality Manager who is passionate about the construction process. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. You’ll be responsible for project performance and profit from day one.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Manage and oversee quality control personnel reporting directly to this position, ensuring clear delegation of duties and professional accountability.
• Manage and champion the project commissioning process, ensuring all systems meet specified design intent and operational standards.
• Review the status of quality and safety training completion for all site personnel and direct reports.

Meeting Management & Scheduling

• Prepare, edit, and review meeting minutes, including verifying the accuracy of previous meeting records.
• Schedule all required construction meetings with internal personnel, subcontractors, architects, and owners.
• Review project schedules, monitor the status of work-in-progress, and track rework items.
• Analyze work to be accomplished over the trailing three-week window and establish all required quality documentation.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain and update critical project logs via Procore, including the Submittal Register, Contractor Production Report, Contractor Quality Control Report, and Contractor Action Items Report.
• Complete and manage specialized quality documents: Preparatory Phase Checklists, Initial Phase Checklists, Quality Specialist Reports, Monthly Summary Reports of Tests, Field Test Reports, Rework Items Lists, and the Testing Plan and Log.
• Manage Meeting Minutes and execute formal Quality Control Certifications.
• Ensure all required project as-built drawings are maintained and kept current on a strict daily basis.
• Perform and document the Three (3) Phases of Control, Final Inspections, Closeout, and LEEDs.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely submittal logs based directly on project drawings and specifications using Word and Excel templates.
• Input, update, and maintain the master submittal register throughout the project lifecycle.
• Receive approved submittals from the Architect or Engineer and proactively notify the Project Superintendent of any potential schedule impacts.
• Distribute contract documents, including drawings, specifications, general conditions, accepted alternates, and addendums, to all subcontractors.
• Distribute final requirement and closeout documentation to subcontractors and consultants.

Problem Resolution & Project Support

• Resolve complex QC and production roadblocks, including Requests for Information (RFIs) and field conflicts.
• Monitor, address, and implement changes that may require formal revisions to the master Project Quality Control Plan.
• Assist the Project Manager by compiling and preparing all necessary technical backup documentation relating to project change requests.

NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Architecture, or Construction Science / Construction Management.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in a dedicated Quality Manager or Quality Control Director role.
• Industry Expertise: Proven track record of managing quality on Advanced Manufacturing (e.g., semiconductor, aerospace) or Life Sciences (e.g., pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, cleanrooms) construction projects.
• Methodology: Complete familiarity with and practical application of the 3 Phases of Control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up).
• Technical Proficiency: Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Procore project management software.
• Commissioning: Strong proficiency and hands‑on experience in the formal Commissioning (Cx) process for technical facilities.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We are dedicated to the well‑being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Tuition reimbursement for associates
• Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
• 1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
• 1-week paid volunteer leave each yearMedical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 100% paid 10-week maternity leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are proud to be a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.

MAKE YOUR MOVE

We are proud to be one of the fastest‑growing, privately‑owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design‑build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design‑build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design‑Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.