Quality Control Manager – Construction Industry

Position Description

SPS New England is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Construction Quality Control Manager to implement and lead our project-level QC program for a major heavy-highway bridge and roadway construction project. This is an exciting opportunity to join the recently established Quality Department of our growing organization and help build upon the standard of quality and excellence that SPS’s reputation is built upon. As Construction Quality Control Manager, you will work closely with the corporate Manager of Quality and with the Project Manager, Field Engineers, and Superintendents to ensure that construction quality controls are effectively designed and implemented, and that all aspects of the construction process meet or exceed company standards, industry regulations, and client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Control Oversight:

• Prepare and implement the project-specific Quality Management Plan and Quality Control Plans.
• Manage the Quality Control inspection and testing program, including oversight of field QC technicians and third-party testing agencies.
• Conduct or schedule regular site inspections, audits, and testing of materials, workmanship, and processes.
• Work with the Executive Team, Project Management Team, and Project Owner to prevent, identify, and resolve quality issues promptly.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, manage, and train QC and project personnel – including subcontractors – on best practices, inspection protocols, and quality requirements.
• Foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement across all facets of project execution.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Prepare and maintain detailed logs of inspections, test results, materials documentation, quality audits, and corrective actions.
• Provide regular reports to the Executive and Project teams on the status and effectiveness of the project Quality Control program.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with project managers, engineers, architects, and subcontractors to address quality concerns and support project goals.
• Collaborate with management staff on procurement to verify that materials meet required quality and documentation standards before use on-site.

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify potential quality risks and implement strategies to mitigate issues that could affect quality, schedule, timelines, costs, or project success.
• Recommend corrective actions and process improvements to prevent recurrence of quality issues.

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan):

SPS is an employee-owned company. We are proud to offer eligible employees the opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employee-owners benefit from the success of the company and play a critical role in fostering an ownership culture within the organization, emphasizing the importance of employee engagement, and commitment to long-term success.

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including participation in the ESOP for eligible employees, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth within our expanding organization.

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional certifications in quality control and/or construction management (ISO 9001, ASQ CQE, and/or NETTCP QAT) are preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in highway and/or bridge construction, with at least 2 years in a Quality Control role preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

• In-depth knowledge of construction methods, materials, and quality control processes.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with construction project management tools (e.g., HCSS, Procore) is preferred.

Working Conditions:

• Work on-site at construction project locations.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project scope.
• Must be comfortable working in all weather conditions on active construction sites.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. It is also the policy of SPS New England, Inc. to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other applicable legally protected status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay, fringe benefits or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship, pre-apprenticeship, on the job training, classification, and referral, at all levels of employment. Consistent with these obligations, SPS New England, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Employees and applicants of SPS New England, Inc. will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

SPS New England, Inc. is seeking minority and female employees, and all employees are encouraged to recruit minority and females as well.