Quality Manager

Clarkson Construction Company is a leading firm in the heavy civil construction industry, with a proud history of delivering complex infrastructure projects. Our portfolio spans grading, paving, and bridge construction, underscoring our commitment to excellence and innovation.

Clarkson Construction Company offers a supportive and dynamic work environment where innovation and hard work are recognized and rewarded. We believe in investing in our employees through professional development and advancement opportunities. Join us and be a part of a team that shapes the infrastructure in and around one of America's most vibrant cities.

Job Summary:

The Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing quality control and assurance for large-scale infrastructure projects. This role ensures that construction activities comply with project specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in heavy civil construction, including highways, bridges, tunnels, dams, and other major infrastructure projects, with a strong background in quality management systems and inspections.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities:

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management Plan (QMP) for heavy civil construction projects.
• Ensure all work adheres to contract requirements, project specifications, and industry standards (e.g., DOT, AASHTO, ASTM, ACI).
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and testing to monitor compliance and identify potential quality issues.
• Oversee materials testing, including concrete, asphalt, soil, and structural components.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including environmental and safety standards.

Quality Control & Risk Mitigation

• Establish and enforce quality control procedures across all project phases, from pre-construction to project completion.
• Identify and investigate non-conformance issues (NCRs) and implement corrective/preventive actions.
• Work closely with project teams to resolve quality concerns while minimizing rework and cost impacts.
• Maintain and manage project documentation, including quality control reports, inspection records, and test results.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with engineers, project managers, subcontractors, and field personnel to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Serve as the liaison between the project team and regulatory agencies, clients, and third-party inspectors.
• Facilitate pre-installation meetings and quality training for project personnel.
• Lead quality control meetings and provide regular updates to leadership on quality performance and issues.

Process Improvement & Training

• Develop and conduct quality training programs for project teams to enhance awareness and adherence to quality standards.
• Recommend and implement best practices for continuous improvement in construction quality.
• Stay updated on industry advancements, construction materials, and regulatory changes to optimize quality processes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
• Communication skills, verbal and written.
• Knowledge of materials used.
• Knowledge of technologies and equipment used at Clarkson Construction Company.
• Ability to follow up on inquiries in a timely manner.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate within a team, both internally and externally.
• Must possess time management skills, including multitasking, meeting deadlines, and being committed to getting the job done.
• Knowledge of and commitment to compliance.

Other Responsibilities:

• Must be able to travel to jobsites within local areas.
• Must be able to pass a drug test and background check.

Qualifications Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field experience preferred.
• 5 years of experience in quality management for heavy civil construction projects.
• Basic computer skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• KDOT/ MoDOT Certifications – preferred
• ACI Concrete Certification – preferred
• Nuclear Gauge Certification – preferred
• ACI Strength Certification – preferred
• Field Aggregate Certification – preferred

Physical Requirements and Working Environment:

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• This position requires in-person work.
• Work is often performed next to live traffic, in outdoor weather conditions, with and around large heavy civil construction machinery.
• Work is also performed in a lab setting.
• May be exposed to extreme outdoor weather conditions.
• Must be willing to work non-traditional hours, including night shifts and overtime, as assigned.

Clarkson Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.