POSITION SUMMARY

At Davila Homes, we are committed to building exceptional homes through superior craftsmanship, thoughtful design, attention to detail, and a dedication to quality at every stage of the construction process. Our success is driven by collaboration, accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering an outstanding homebuilding experience for our customers.

The Construction Quality Assurance Specialist is responsible for supporting Davila Homes’ commitment to delivering high-quality homes by conducting inspections throughout the construction process, reviewing architectural plans and design specifications for accuracy and consistency, identifying construction deficiencies and quality trends, and collaborating with Construction, Design, and Trade Partners to ensure established quality and design standards are consistently achieved.

This position serves as an important resource to the Construction and Design teams by providing objective assessments of construction quality, validating field execution against approved plans and specifications, identifying potential design discrepancies or coordination issues, documenting findings, and supporting corrective and preventive actions.

Working across assigned communities and homes, the Construction Quality Assurance Specialist must demonstrate strong residential construction knowledge, an understanding of architectural plans and design documentation, exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate quality expectations effectively and professionally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Quality Assurance & Inspections

·         Conduct scheduled quality assurance inspections at designated stages of residential construction to verify compliance with Davila Homes’ quality standards, approved plans, design specifications, manufacturer requirements, and applicable building standards.

·         Perform detailed inspections of homes under construction to identify workmanship concerns, incomplete items, construction deficiencies, design inconsistencies, and other quality-related issues.

·         Verify that construction activities, materials, installations, and finishes align with approved construction documents and established quality expectations.

·         Document inspection findings accurately and consistently using established quality assurance processes, checklists, photographs, and reporting systems.

·         Communicate inspection findings to appropriate Construction team members and provide clear information regarding items requiring correction, clarification, or additional review.

·         Conduct follow-up inspections as appropriate to verify that identified deficiencies have been properly addressed.

·         Assist with final quality inspections and home readiness reviews prior to homeowner orientation and closing.

Design & Architectural Quality Review

·         Review architectural plans, construction drawings, design specifications, and approved selections to verify accuracy, completeness, consistency, and alignment with established company standards.

·         Validate that construction activities and installed materials, finishes, and architectural details are consistent with approved plans, specifications, and design intent.

·         Identify potential discrepancies, omissions, or conflicts between architectural drawings, design specifications, approved selections, and actual field conditions.

·         Review applicable architectural details, dimensions, layouts, elevations, and finish specifications to identify potential constructability concerns or quality issues before or during construction.

·         Collaborate with the Design team to clarify architectural details, confirm specifications, and resolve questions or inconsistencies identified during plan reviews and field inspections.

·         Support the verification of design options, customer selections, and approved plan modifications to ensure accurate implementation during construction.

·         Provide feedback to the Design and Construction teams regarding recurring plan discrepancies, design coordination issues, or opportunities to improve construction documentation and field execution.

·         Assist in identifying opportunities to improve architectural standards, design documentation, and consistency across home plans and communities.

·         Escalate discrepancies requiring design revisions, technical interpretation, or formal approval to the appropriate Design team members or licensed architectural and engineering professionals.

Quality Standards & Continuous Improvement

·         Support the consistent application of Davila Homes’ construction, architectural, and quality standards across communities, Construction team members, and Trade Partners.

·         Identify recurring construction deficiencies, workmanship concerns, design discrepancies, or quality trends and communicate findings to appropriate leadership.

·         Assist in determining potential root causes of recurring quality issues and support the development of practical corrective and preventive actions.

·         Provide feedback and recommendations to improve construction processes, architectural documentation, field execution, and overall home quality.

·         Support quality initiatives designed to reduce repeat deficiencies, warranty concerns, rework, and avoidable construction costs.

·         Identify opportunities to strengthen coordination between Design and Construction to improve plan accuracy, constructability, and consistency of execution.

·         Maintain current knowledge of company construction and design standards, building practices, materials, installation requirements, and relevant residential construction requirements.

Collaboration & Communication

·         Work collaboratively with Superintendents, Construction Managers, Warranty, Purchasing, Permitting, Design, and other internal departments to support quality throughout the construction process.

·         Partner closely with the Design team to clarify project details, validate specifications, address architectural discrepancies, and ensure field teams have accurate and complete information needed to execute work efficiently.

·         Communicate identified design or construction concerns to the appropriate departments and assist in coordinating timely resolution.

·         Partner professionally with Trade Partners to communicate quality expectations, identify deficiencies, and support timely resolution of quality concerns.

·         Serve as a resource to field teams regarding construction quality standards, architectural details, approved specifications, and established inspection requirements.

·         Communicate quality concerns objectively and constructively while maintaining positive working relationships with internal teams and Trade Partners.

·         Participate in quality meetings, plan reviews, field reviews, training, and other construction-related initiatives as requested.

Documentation & Reporting

·         Maintain accurate and timely records of inspections, findings, corrective actions, design discrepancies, and follow-up activities.

·         Track quality issues, architectural coordination concerns, and recurring trends to help identify opportunities for improvement.

·         Prepare and communicate quality reports, inspection summaries, and recommendations as requested by Construction leadership.

·         Maintain organized documentation to support accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across the quality assurance process.

·         Document and communicate potential improvements to architectural plans, specifications, construction standards, and field processes for review by appropriate departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

·         Minimum of 3–5 years of residential construction experience, preferably with a production, semi-custom, or custom homebuilder.

·         Working knowledge of residential construction methods, sequencing, materials, building components, and trade workmanship standards.

·         Ability to read, interpret, and evaluate residential architectural drawings, construction plans, elevations, details, specifications, and related construction documentation.

·         Understanding of residential design elements, construction details, materials, finishes, and their application in the field.

·         Ability to identify discrepancies between approved architectural plans, design specifications, and actual construction conditions.

·         Strong observational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify construction, workmanship, and design execution concerns.

·         Ability to evaluate issues objectively, exercise sound judgment, and communicate findings clearly and professionally.

·         Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-up skills.

·         Ability to manage multiple homes, communities, inspections, and priorities effectively.

·         Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with Construction, Design, and Trade Partners.

·         Comfortable using construction management software, mobile inspection tools, Microsoft Office, and related technology.

·         High school diploma or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications

·         Previous experience in construction quality assurance, quality control, field supervision, inspections, warranty, architectural coordination, or a related residential construction function.

·         Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Architectural Technology, Building Construction, or a related field.

·         Experience reviewing residential architectural plans, design specifications, construction details, and plan revisions for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.

·         Experience working directly with residential architectural or design teams to coordinate plans, specifications, selections, and field requirements.

·         Familiarity with production homebuilding architectural processes, including master plans, lot-specific plans, structural options, design options, and construction document revisions.

·         Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar architectural drawing and plan review software.

·         Understanding of Florida residential building codes, permitting requirements, and construction documentation standards.

·         Experience identifying design coordination issues and recommending improvements to architectural documentation, construction standards, or field execution.

·         Relevant construction inspection, quality assurance, architectural technology, or building industry certifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

·         Ability to travel regularly between assigned residential construction communities and job sites.

·         Ability to safely navigate active construction environments, including uneven terrain, stairs, and partially completed structures.

·         Ability to perform visual inspections of construction work, materials, installations, and finished surfaces, with or without reasonable accommodation.

·         Ability to work in both office and field environments, including exposure to typical Florida weather conditions.

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet applicable company driver eligibility requirements when operating a vehicle for business purposes.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and scope of the position and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

This position supports quality assurance, plan validation, and coordination but does not independently authorize changes to approved architectural or engineering documents. Design modifications and technical approvals must follow established company procedures and applicable professional licensing requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support work-life balance and overall well-being.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid vacation and sick time.
• Paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Davila Homes is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.