The Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for ensuring that all installed systems, components, and assemblies meet or exceed customer specifications, project standards, and contractual requirements. This role plays a critical function in maintaining construction quality throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on early detection of deficiencies, continuous monitoring, and proactive resolution to minimize end-of-project punch list items.

The QC Manager works closely with the Project Manager, Superintendent, site leadership, installers, and third-party inspectors to deliver a compliant, high-quality finished product.

Core Responsibilities

1. Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Thoroughly review, understand, and interpret customer specifications, standards, and mechanical installation (MI) drawings.
• Verify that all installed components comply with approved specifications, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Assist site leadership in ensuring installations align with customer expectations and project documentation.

2. Inspection & Auditing

• Conduct daily and weekly quality audits, with emphasis on pre-belt readiness inspections as conveyor systems near completion.
• Monitor the quality of installation for every installed component throughout the project.
• Inspect components upon arrival to confirm conformity and complete required component checklists.
• Perform daily verification that:
  • Conveyor belts are properly tracked
  • Ladder rungs have anti-skid tape applied
  • Installation workmanship meets quality standards

3. Punch List Management

• Generate and maintain a weekly list of quality control issues requiring corrective action.
• Photograph all identified punch list items for documentation and reference.
• Develop detailed QC audit reports, including:
  • Photographic evidence
  • Exact locations of deficiencies
  • Clear descriptions of required corrections
• Create a combined punch list report, consolidating:
  • Auditor’s findings
  • QC observations
  • Customer-identified issues
  • Project Manager items
• Present and distribute punch lists to the Project Superintendent on a weekly basis.
• Track and verify corrective actions daily, updating QC reports to reflect status.
• Present formal weekly QC status reports to the Project Manager and project team.

4. Coordination & Communication

• Walk projects with third-party inspectors and local municipality (LM) inspectors, addressing quality concerns in real time.
• Serve as a liaison between the field installation team, project management, and customer representatives regarding quality matters.
• Support the Project Manager on-site to ensure quality objectives are achieved without impacting schedule or safety.

5. Safety & Best Practices

• Always promote and reinforce safe work practices, recognizing that safety is a shared responsibility across the project.
• Ensure that quality inspections and corrective actions are performed in accordance with job site safety requirements.

6. Project Closeout

• Ensure completion and accuracy of end-of-job quality documentation, recognizing that deliverables may vary by customer.
• Drive efforts to minimize or eliminate punch list items prior to project closeout, reducing rework and delays.

Education & Experience Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or
• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant Quality Control experience in construction or industrial installations

Work Expectations

• Ability and willingness to work 50 or more hours per week, as required by project demands.
• Maintain the same working hours and schedule as the installation team to ensure continuous quality oversight.
• Demonstrate flexibility and responsiveness to project schedules and deadlines.

Performance Expectations

• Actively assist project leadership in delivering a high-quality, compliant final product.
• Identify quality issues early and drive corrective action promptly.
• Reduce rework and prevent accumulation of punch list items at the end of the project.
• Maintain professional documentation, reporting accuracy, and consistent communication with all stakeholders.