Quality Engineer Associate Jobs in New Lenox, IL

Are you passionate about quality and precision in construction projects? Do you thrive on ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while managing timelines and budgets? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.

ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join our Energy and Infrastructure team in Downers Grove, IL. Our Energy and Infrastructure team specializes in delivering complex, turnkey projects nationwide across markets including power, water and wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and other infrastructure-intensive sectors. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. Quality Managers at ARCO play a key role in supporting project teams from preconstruction through turnover, helping ensure work is executed right the first time, documentation is maintained, and quality expectations are upheld in the field and across project partners. Each Quality Manager has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on project performance, client satisfaction, and the long-term success of our work.

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.

• Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Traditional and Roth 401k
• Company supported relocation
• 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 year
• 100% charitable match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid parental leave

At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be 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.

• Develop and implement QA/QC plans for assigned projects
• Project types include Controlled Environments Agriculture, Waste-to-Value, Manufacturing, Power Generation and Storage, and Water and Wastewater Treatment
• Conduct site inspections and verify compliance with specifications and codes
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors on quality standards across multiple projects
• Manage documentation of inspections, testing, and corrective actions
• Lead quality-related meetings and provide updates to stakeholders
• Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements
• Identify and resolve quality issues proactively
• Assist in training project teams on QA/QC best practices
• Act as the bridge between design and construction teams; coordinate system design and installation with clients, subcontractors, and equipment vendors in a way that ensures the seamless turnover of a controlled environment project
• Serve as the technical engineering resource for the project team
• Effectively convey information to onsite superintendents and subcontractors using employee’s knowledge of the project’s systems

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred or 4 years of technical education, or equivalent field experience in QAQC or Commissioning
• 5–10 years of experience in QA/QC within Industrial or Water Treatment construction
• Ability to travel to project sites approximately 25% of the time
• Strong knowledge of construction codes, standards, and inspection processes
• Prior experience with Cast-in-Place Concrete system is required
• Experience with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems required
• Proficiency with construction/commissioning software such as Procore and CxAlloy a plus
• Certifications such as CQM, ASQ, CxA, or PMP a plus
• Familiar with construction practices and principles
• Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to successfully work on own
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with different types of individuals
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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 6,550 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #6 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #29 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2025.

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 that can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is, “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.

EOE, including disability/vets