Quality Assurance Manager - Civil

Civil Quality Assurance Manager

The Civil Quality Assurance Manager helps create, plan, manage, and enforce F.A. Wilhelm Construction’s Quality Assurance Program within our civil and infrastructure projects. This position ensures all work—including earthwork, utilities, and site development—meets or exceeds the quality standards of Wilhelm and our clients. Using field experience, technical knowledge, and strong leadership, the QA Manager identifies potential issues early, implements corrective actions, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement across all civil operations.

Essential Functions

• Develop and implement project-specific Quality Assurance Plans for civil construction projects.
• Enforce Wilhelm’s Quality Assurance Program and ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards.
• Understand and oversee QA needs for scopes such as earthwork, grading, utility installation, structural concrete, and site restoration.
• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of inspection and testing programs for civil work.
• Coordinate with project managers, superintendents, and field engineers to ensure QA procedures are clearly understood and followed.
• Conduct jobsite audits and inspections to verify quality compliance and identify potential issues.
• Document nonconformances, recommend corrective actions, and track resolution using Wilhelm’s Rework Cost Control process.
• Collaborate with project teams during preconstruction to assist with technical reviews, constructability assessments, and specification interpretation.
• Review material submittals and testing reports to confirm compliance with contract documents.
• Lead and support training initiatives on QA processes, civil construction methods, and code requirements.
• Provide technical assistance with code research, testing procedures, and specification clarifications.
• Other duties as assigned by Company Management.
  
  

Computer Equipment And Software Requirements

• Microsoft Windows – intermediate to advanced knowledge
• Microsoft Office – intermediate knowledge
• Viewpoint – intermediate knowledge
• Bluebeam – intermediate knowledge
• Familiarity with Procore or other field documentation software is a plus
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to perform various field inspections across active civil construction sites.
• Lifting, moving, pushing, pulling, and/or carrying items up to 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods on uneven or unpaved ground.
• Ability to climb, kneel, or crouch as required to perform inspections.
• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions including varied weather.
  
  

Education And Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5–10 years of Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience in heavy civil, infrastructure, or site development construction.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• OSHA 10 Hour Certification minimum (OSHA 30 preferred).
  
  

Skills And Knowledge

• Thorough knowledge of civil construction methods and materials, including earthwork, concrete, and utilities.
• Experience managing QA/QC on DOT, infrastructure, or large sitework projects.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA standards
• CWI is helpful, but not required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Capable of successfully solving difficult contract and contract-related technical problems requiring excellent judgment
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work is performed primarily outdoors in active construction environments, often under varied weather conditions.
• Exposure to heavy equipment, moving mechanical parts, and moderate to high noise levels.
• Must wear appropriate PPE and comply with all Wilhelm safety requirements.