Civil Quality Control Manager

Job Title: Quality Control Manager

Job Description

The Quality Control Manager oversees quality control processes and activities for large-scale construction projects, with a focus on concrete, site/civil, and utility work on an active project site in New York. This is for a large $100B semiconductor plant. This role requires 58 years of experience and a strong construction experience, including extensive field-based quality control expertise. The manager partners closely with project managers and the quality lead to plan, administer, and continuously improve quality across heavy excavation, civil, concrete, underground utilities/electric, and MEP scopes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all quality control processes and activities for assigned construction projects and disciplines (concrete, site/civil, utility work).
• Ensure all project-related work plans and project-specific documents required for quality control activities are available and maintained onsite.
• Review subcontractor quality plans to confirm compliance with project requirements, specifications, and standards.
• Inspect work to verify conformance with contract documents, design drawings, and technical specifications.
• Interpret and understand drawings and specifications to guide quality control inspections and decisions.
• Develop and maintain daily quality control reports that document inspections, issues, and resolutions.
• Prepare and issue detailed meeting minutes related to quality control discussions, decisions, and action items.
• Assist with post-construction reports to capture lessons learned, quality performance, and final outcomes.
• Use the Submittal Register to track required materials and ensure timely approval in alignment with project schedules.
• Manage in-depth technical reviews of submittals against design documents to confirm compliance and suitability.
• Proactively identify, document, and initiate deficiency and non-conformance reports, and monitor corrective actions through completion.
• Exercise authority to stop work when necessary to resolve issues affecting safety, quality, or compliance with design documents.
• Verify that materials received onsite match those identified in approved submittals and complete material receipt inspection checklists.
• Coordinate, witness, and document third-party testing, special inspections, and commissioning of building systems.
• Document all tests, inspections, and results in an organized and traceable manner.
• Coordinate and document the completion inspection process to confirm all work meets project requirements.
• Manage timely project closeout, including compilation and turnover of all required quality-related documents and records.
• Partner with project managers to plan and administer quality for their respective disciplines, acting as a subject matter expert.
• Troubleshoot quality issues by applying deep knowledge of specifications, systems, and construction methods.
• Report to the quality lead and provide regular updates on quality status, risks, and corrective actions.
• Coach and mentor less experienced team members to build quality control capabilities across the project team.
• Support and promote a positive and inclusive work environment that values collaboration and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• 58 years of experience in construction with extensive field-based quality control responsibilities.
• Strong experience in construction disciplines including concrete, civil, site work, and utility work.
• Subject matter expertise (SME) in at least one of the following areas: concrete, site/civil, or utility systems.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply construction blueprints, drawings, and specifications.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting construction work for conformance with contract and design documents.
• Proficiency in managing and reviewing subcontractor quality plans for compliance with project requirements.
• Experience using submittal registers to track material approvals and ensure alignment with project schedules.
• Skill in conducting in-depth technical reviews of submittals against design documents.
• Capability to identify, document, and resolve deficiencies and non-conformances, including monitoring corrective actions.
• Confidence and judgment to stop work when necessary to address safety, quality, or compliance concerns.
• Ability to coordinate, witness, and document third-party testing, special inspections, and commissioning activities.
• Strong written communication skills for preparing daily quality control reports, meeting minutes, and post-construction documentation.
• Experience managing project closeout processes, including compilation and turnover of quality documentation.
• Knowledge of general contractor practices and standards in large, complex construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency in construction inspection practices across structural, civil, and MEP scopes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale industrial or infrastructure projects involving heavy excavation, civil, concrete, underground utilities/electric, and MEP systems.
• Ability to act as a technical resource and subject matter expert, understanding specifications, systems, and troubleshooting methods.
• working with or for general contractors in a field-based quality control role.
• Familiarity with structural systems and MEP components in complex facilities.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple quality activities, documentation, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively with project managers, subcontractors, and third-party inspectors.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and support less experienced team members.
• Commitment to supporting a positive, inclusive, and safety-focused work environment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at an active construction jobsite in New York, working directly within a dynamic project environment that includes heavy excavation, civil work, concrete operations, underground utilities/electrical installations, and MEP systems. The role involves frequent field presence, coordination with project managers, subcontractors, and third-party inspectors, and hands-on engagement with ongoing construction activities. Work is performed in typical outdoor and partially enclosed construction conditions, with exposure to varying weather, noise, and site operations. Standard construction-site safety practices apply, including appropriate personal protective equipment and attire consistent with jobsite requirements. Employees benefit from a comprehensive total compensation package that includes competitive health and welfare benefits, a generous profit-sharing/401(k) plan, and access to a robust internal training program recognized as a leading development resource in the construction industry. The organization follows equal employment opportunity principles and provides reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.w

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Buffalo, NY.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $64.90/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Buffalo,NY.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 12, 2026.

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