QAQC Manager

Enterprise Electrical•Temple, TX

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for leading and managing quality assurance and quality control programs across assigned projects, business operations, fabrication activities, and field execution environments. This position ensures that work is performed in accordance with company quality standards, customer specifications, contract requirements, applicable codes, and operational expectations while promoting workmanship excellence, consistency, and continuous improvement. The QA/QC Manager serves as the operational leader for quality execution and is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems, inspection programs, testing protocols, documentation standards, and corrective action processes that support successful project delivery and customer satisfaction. This role partners closely with Project Management, Superintendents, Operations Leadership, Engineering, Prefabrication, Safety, and customers to proactively identify quality risks, reduce rework, improve operational performance, and strengthen overall project outcomes. The position provides leadership and oversight for QA/QC personnel, field inspections, turnover documentation, audits, and quality performance initiatives while ensuring quality expectations are embedded throughout project planning, procurement, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and project closeout activities. The QA/QC Manager plays a key role in driving accountability, operational discipline, and a culture of quality across assigned operations and projects.

Requirements

Strong knowledge of quality assurance and quality control principles, inspection practices, and continuous improvement processes.
Working knowledge of electrical construction methods, fabrication processes, commissioning activities, and project execution practices.
Knowledge of applicable construction codes, specifications, contract requirements, and regulatory standards.
Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, testing procedures, and technical documentation.
Strong leadership and employee development skills with the ability to build accountability and performance within quality teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve complex quality issues.
Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in fast-paced operational environments.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence field teams, customers, and leadership stakeholders.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and construction, project management, and quality reporting systems.
Ability to lead change, drive operational improvement, and promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in quality assurance, quality control, construction operations, electrical construction, commissioning, manufacturing, or related technical environments required.
Minimum of 3 years of leadership, supervisory, or quality program management experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, or managing quality assurance and quality control processes, inspection programs, or operational quality initiatives.
Experience supporting commercial, industrial, mission critical/data center, manufacturing, or complex construction projects preferred.
Strong working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, contract requirements, inspection procedures, and quality documentation systems.
Experience leading or coordinating inspections, testing activities, commissioning support, turnover documentation, punch list management, and corrective action processes preferred.
Experience investigating quality deficiencies, nonconformance events, customer concerns, or rework issues while implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Experience working collaboratively with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineering, Operations, customers, inspectors, and field personnel in fast-paced project environments.
Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, quality personnel, or operational responsibilities with strong organizational and leadership skills.
Electrical construction, mission critical/data center, industrial construction, or related technical industry experience strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Industrial Technology, Quality Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Technical coursework or advanced training related to electrical systems, construction quality, commissioning, inspections, project management, or continuous improvement methodologies is considered beneficial.
Ongoing professional development and industry training related to quality systems, leadership, operational excellence, and construction management is encouraged.
Relevant quality, construction, safety, or project management certifications are preferred and may include: OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification or equivalent safety training, Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or related quality certifications, Quality Management, Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications, Commissioning, testing, or inspection-related certifications as applicable, Project Management Professional (PMP) or related project leadership certifications considered beneficial.
Electrical industry, construction, or trade-related certifications are considered advantageous.
Valid driver’s license with the ability to maintain insurability under company standards may be required based on travel and operational responsibilities.
Additional customer, project-specific, safety, commissioning, or site-required certifications may be required depending on assigned work locations and business needs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control programs across assigned projects, business units, fabrication operations, or field activities.
Develop, implement, and maintain project and operational quality plans, inspection procedures, testing requirements, and quality documentation standards.
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight for QA/QC Coordinators, Specialists, Technicians, Inspectors, and project-based quality personnel.
Coordinate inspections, testing activities, commissioning support, and turnover requirements to ensure compliance with contract specifications and company quality standards.
Conduct and oversee quality audits, field observations, and compliance reviews to verify workmanship and operational consistency.
Lead investigations related to nonconformance issues, customer concerns, rework events, and quality deficiencies while implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor and analyze quality metrics, punch list trends, turnover performance, inspection findings, and rework data to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Project Managers, Superintendents, Engineering, and Operations Leadership to proactively address quality risks and execution challenges.
Support customer inspections, owner reviews, engineer evaluations, and third-party testing or compliance activities.
Ensure quality documentation, inspection records, testing reports, and project closeout packages are completed accurately and maintained in accordance with project and company requirements.
Develop and support quality training, field coaching, and workforce development initiatives related to quality expectations and workmanship standards.
Provide quality reporting, project status updates, and strategic recommendations to Operations and Quality Leadership.