QCQA Manager

Kent Companies • Houston, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The QA/QC Manager develops, implements, and manages Kent Companies’ quality assurance and quality control program for commercial concrete construction projects, especially Mission Critical/Data Center, Tilt-Wall, Manufacturing, and Light Industrial work. The role ensures concrete work meets contract requirements, owner specifications, engineering standards, and applicable ACI, ASTM, PCI, OSHA, and building code requirements while supporting safe, efficient, and profitable project execution.

Working with Operations, Project Management, Superintendents, Estimators, and field leadership, the manager establishes quality expectations before construction and maintains them throughout each project phase. The position promotes continuous improvement through inspections, documentation, training, root cause analysis, and accountability. It is based out of the Houston, Texas office, with time in the field and travel to project sites, typically in and around Dallas. The role is full-time, typically 45–50 hours per week, with irregular hours and non-typical workdays as construction schedules require.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field; equivalent industry experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in commercial concrete construction, QA/QC, field engineering, project management, or superintendent roles.
• At least 3 years of experience in a QA/QC leadership role on commercial construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience with cast-in-place concrete, Tilt-Wall construction, and structural concrete systems.
• Experience managing quality control on large commercial projects, including Mission Critical/Data Centers, Manufacturing, Distribution Centers, Tilt-Wall, or Light Industrial facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of ACI 301, ACI 318, ACI 117, ASTM testing standards, and applicable IBC requirements.
• Experience coordinating third-party testing agencies and special inspections.
• Ability to read, interpret, and review structural drawings, specifications, shop drawings, reinforcing shop drawings, and engineering details.
• Strong understanding of reinforcing steel placement, anchor bolts, embeds, post-tension systems, concrete placement, curing, and finishing.
• Experience developing Inspection and Test Plans, quality control plans, pre-pour checklists, and project turnover documentation.
• Ability to identify quality deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions that minimize rework.
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to coach, mentor, and hold field teams accountable.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and construction management platforms such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar software.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to workplace or job locations.
• Ability to pass a driving-related background check when driving is required and to pass drug screening.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work irregular hours and non-typical workdays based on construction schedules, and to accept calls during those times.

Nice To Haves

• More than 10 years of progressive commercial concrete construction experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience supporting projects exceeding $20 million in concrete scope or highly complex commercial construction.
• Specialized experience delivering large-scale Mission Critical/Data Center, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or hyperscale projects.
• Experience with architectural concrete finishes and exposed concrete quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of Post-Tension Institute installation standards and inspection requirements.
• Experience with BIM/VDC coordination, digital layout technologies, and model-based quality verification.
• ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade I certification.
• ACI Concrete Construction Special Inspector certification.
• ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector certification.
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.
• Certified Welding Inspector certification, preferred for projects involving structural steel embeds.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence certification.
• Experience implementing Lean Construction or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma principles and root cause analysis techniques.
• Experience developing company-wide quality management systems, policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Strong client relationship management skills and experience working directly with owners, architects, engineers, inspectors, and testing agencies.
• Experience leading formal, company-wide quality training and mentoring project managers, superintendents, field engineers, and foremen.
• Ability to analyze quality metrics, identify trends, and implement improvements that reduce rework and improve project profitability.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

• Exercise independent judgment to identify quality risks, resolve field issues, and make recommendations that support successful project delivery.
• Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Control Plans in accordance with owner requirements, contract documents, and company standards.
• Ensure concrete construction complies with project specifications, structural drawings, ACI, ASTM, PCI, OSHA, and applicable building codes.
• Collaborate with project teams during preconstruction to identify quality expectations, critical tolerances, inspection requirements, and constructability concerns.
• Lead pre-pour meetings covering readiness, sequencing, quality expectations, manpower, equipment, testing, and contingency planning.
• Perform routine field inspections throughout construction, including site preparation, excavation and subgrade, formwork, reinforcing steel, embeds, post-tension components, concrete placement and consolidation, finishing, joints, curing, and final surface quality.
• Verify layout, dimensions, elevations, FF/FL, slab tolerances, and structural concrete tolerances before concrete placement.
• Oversee quality control of Tilt-Wall construction, including forms, reinforcing, reveals, finishes, embeds, lifting inserts, brace connections, casting, erection tolerances, and final alignment.
• Ensure stringent quality requirements are met on Mission Critical/Data Center projects.
• Monitor concrete mix designs, placement methods, weather, curing, and protection measures.
• Coordinate and oversee third-party testing agencies and special inspections, including concrete, reinforcing, post-tension, welding, soil density, and anchor testing.
• Review inspection reports and test results, and ensure deficiencies and corrective actions are addressed promptly.
• Manage non-conformance reports, quality observations, corrective action plans, and root cause investigations through resolution.
• Lead quality investigations and recommend process improvements to reduce rework and improve operational efficiency.
• Coordinate mock-ups, first-placement inspections, and benchmark installations to establish quality standards before production.
• Maintain quality documentation, including inspection reports, testing records, placement logs, pour checklists, corrective actions, RFIs, redline drawings, and turnover documents.
• Conduct quality audits across active projects and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Operations Leadership to address recurring quality concerns and implement standardized practices.
• Train and mentor project managers, superintendents, foremen, layout engineers, and field personnel on quality standards and best practices.
• Promote shared accountability for quality across project teams.
• Participate in project turnover meetings and ensure quality documentation is complete before closeout.
• Support owner representatives, architects, engineers, inspectors, and testing agencies during quality reviews and inspections.
• Assist with warranty investigations and post-completion quality issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer matching
• Holiday pay for New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents
• Leadership development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager