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Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a QA/QC Manager to join the team. The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for construction and industrial projects. This role provides leadership for quality personnel, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and drives continuous improvement across all project disciplines.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Quality Management System Leadership

• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans (PQP).
• Establish Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with customer, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes company-wide.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor QC inspectors, technicians, and subcontractor quality personnel.
• Assign inspection responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Conduct quality training and onboarding programs.

Inspection & Compliance Oversight

• Manage inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, and equipment installation activities.
• Review inspection records and quality documentation.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and client audits.

Documentation & Turnover

• Manage:
  • NCRs
  • Corrective Action Reports (CARs)
  • Material certifications
  • WPS/PQR/WPQ records
  • Turnover packages
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Audit & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Lead root-cause investigations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track quality metrics and key performance indicators.

 Client & Stakeholder Interface

• Serve as primary quality representative with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Lead quality meetings and readiness reviews.
• Support project startup, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems.
• Expertise in industrial construction quality requirements.
• Advanced understanding of welding, mechanical, civil, and structural inspection programs.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Aconex, SharePoint, and quality-tracking platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial, mining, energy, manufacturing, or heavy civil construction.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• AWS CWI preferred or required depending on project scope.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• NACE CIP, ACI, API, or ASNT certifications preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

 Benefits

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer Contribution into an HSA 
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite

Big-D Heavy Industrial has an opportunity for a QA/QC Manager to join the team. The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control program for construction and industrial projects. This role provides leadership for quality personnel, ensures compliance with contract requirements, and drives continuous improvement across all project disciplines.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Quality Management System Leadership

• Develop and maintain Project Quality Plans (PQP).
• Establish Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure compliance with customer, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance and quality control processes company-wide.

Team Leadership

• Lead and mentor QC inspectors, technicians, and subcontractor quality personnel.
• Assign inspection responsibilities and monitor performance.
• Conduct quality training and onboarding programs.

Inspection & Compliance Oversight

• Manage inspections across civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, and equipment installation activities.
• Review inspection records and quality documentation.
• Coordinate third-party inspections and client audits.

Documentation & Turnover

• Manage:
  • NCRs
  • Corrective Action Reports (CARs)
  • Material certifications
  • WPS/PQR/WPQ records
  • Turnover packages
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and audit-ready.

Audit & Continuous Improvement

• Conduct internal quality audits.
• Lead root-cause investigations.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Track quality metrics and key performance indicators.

 Client & Stakeholder Interface

• Serve as primary quality representative with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Lead quality meetings and readiness reviews.
• Support project startup, commissioning, and closeout activities.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of quality management systems.
• Expertise in industrial construction quality requirements.
• Advanced understanding of welding, mechanical, civil, and structural inspection programs.
• Excellent report writing and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Aconex, SharePoint, and quality-tracking platforms.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of QA/QC experience in industrial, mining, energy, manufacturing, or heavy civil construction.
• 3–5 years in a supervisory or management role.
• AWS CWI preferred or required depending on project scope.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• NACE CIP, ACI, API, or ASNT certifications preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

 Benefits

• 100% Coverage for medical and dental insurance for individual or family plans.
• Employer Contribution into an HSA 
• 401k with Match
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Other Supplemental Benefits
• PTO & Holidays

Additional Job Information 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Big-D Construction. #LI-Onsite