Regional QA/QC Manager

This is a full-time opportunity based in the United States supporting Western Operations in the industrial construction sector. The role focuses on providing strategic leadership and acting as the technical subject matter expert for Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) across all projects in the region, ensuring regulatory compliance, adherence to standards, and predictable project performance.

The standout feature of this role is the opportunity to shape the QA/QC culture for an entire region while working on large and complex projects across multiple industries, including utility, industrial, and oil & gas markets. The ideal candidate is a highly experienced QA/QC professional with strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a collaborative mindset. You will work directly with operational teams, project managers, and leadership to implement quality solutions, coach field personnel, and drive continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• 10–15 years of progressive QA/QC experience in heavy industrial construction (Utility, Industrial, Oil & Gas markets)
• Proven ability to implement and manage QA programs across multiple projects and large territories
• Experience providing technical oversight for welding, fabrication, and structural steel quality
• Strong knowledge of NBIC, ASME, AWS, ISO, and other federal, state, and local regulatory codes
• CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) required; ASNT Level III preferred
• Experience staffing and managing QA/QC personnel, including union craft oversight
• Demonstrated success in leading audits, inspections, root cause investigations, and corrective action plans
• Strong computer skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and data management software
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder management skills
• Willingness and ability to provide 24/7 on-call support and travel to job sites across the region
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Welding Engineering, Metallurgy, or related technical field preferred
• Experience managing QA/QC for a wide range of complex projects in a corporate or multi-project environment
• Established client relationships in the utility, industrial, or oil & gas sectors
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Solution-minded, goal-oriented, quality-focused, with a high degree of integrity
  
  

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• Quality Management Systems & Regulatory Compliance
• Welding, Pressure-Part, and Structural Steel Oversight
• QA/QC Audits, Inspections, and Root Cause Analysis
• Data Management and Reporting
  
  

Daily Responsibilities

• Administer and implement QA/QC policies, procedures, and management systems for the region
• Lead incident investigations, corrective actions, and non-conformance resolution
• Conduct audits and self-inspections, track trends, and monitor performance metrics
• Provide technical guidance and training to operational leaders and field personnel
• Review bid documents and customer specifications for QA/QC requirements
• Develop site-specific quality plans, welding data sheets, and weld schedules
• Act as onsite QA specialist as needed on small and large projects
• Manage QA/QC tools, equipment inventories, and calibration records
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and quality alerts across projects
  
  

The Offer

• Bonus eligible
  
  

You Will Receive The Following Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
  
  

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.

Posted By: Lilah Wagner