Quality Assurance & Control Manager (Electric Utility Construction)

IB Abel Inc • Philadelphia, PA

21d • Hybrid

About The Position

IB Abel’s 110-year history is a testament to its adaptability, forward-thinking leadership, commitment to safety, and stellar service and project delivery process. Our core values—Responsible, Integrity, Results-Oriented, Ownership, and Professional—shape everything that we do at all levels of the company and are purposefully incorporated into all company communications, meetings, and strategic planning. Our use of the EOS model (Entrepreneurial Operating System) also provides structure and clarity among all levels of the company to maintain focus on our shared goals. IB Abel (IBA) is committed to providing ample learning and career development opportunities to its team members via our Associate's Program in Project Management, Estimating, and Accounting and our growing Learning Management System. We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Manager who is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s Quality Assurance and Quality Control program across all transmission, distribution, substation, and civil construction projects. This role ensures all work is performed to contract requirements, industry standards, and customer specifications. The QA/QC Manager partners closely with Safety, Operations, Project Management, and Field Leadership to drive consistency, reduce rework, promote right-first-time execution, and support a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• An acceptable combination of education and/or work experience including 7+ years of experience in electric utility construction (transmission, distribution, or substation) as well as 3+ years in a QA/QC, construction management, or field leadership role.
• Experience with civil construction related to utility infrastructure (foundations, excavation, concrete, site work).
• Familiarity with utility standards (e.g., IEEE, NESC, ASTM, utility-specific specifications).
• Proficient in quality documentation systems such as SiteDocs, Aclaimant, Procore, or similar.
• Local to Pennsylvania but with regular travel to other offices, customer facilities, jobsites and yard locations for offsite meetings (flexibility to work from home when appropriate).
• A “can-do” attitude, strong work ethic, excellent attention to detail, and ability to collaborate effectively with various teams.

Responsibilities

• Quality Program Leadership - Develop, implement, and manage the company-wide QA/QC program tailored for utility construction (T&D, substation, and civil); establish quality standards, inspection processes, checklists, and documentation that align with utility customer requirements; and maintain quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions in alignment with industry best practices.
• Project Support & Field Oversight - Conduct field QA/QC audits, inspections, and work observations to verify compliance with engineered drawings, specifications, construction standards, and work methods; ensure crews understand and apply proper installation practices for poles, structures, conductors, and all related civil work; support project teams in interpreting drawings, standards, and technical requirements; and review and approve ITPs (Inspection & Test Plans), hold points, material submittals, and commissioning documentation.
• Documentation & Reporting - Maintain accurate QA/QC records, including inspection reports, NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports), corrective actions, testing results, photos, and QA/QC logs; prepare quality reports for leadership and customers, identifying trends, recurring deficiencies, and recommended improvements; and oversee turnover documentation and quality packages for customers.
• Non-Conformance & Corrective Action - Lead investigations into quality-related issues, rework events, or specification deviations; develop corrective and preventive action plans with field leadership and project teams; and track closure of NCRs to ensure accountability and lessons learned.
• Training & Continuous Improvement - Deliver training for foremen, line workers, operators, and civil crews on quality standards and proper installation techniques; support onboarding of new field leaders by reinforcing customer-specific construction standards; collaborate with Safety, Operations, and L&D to develop technical guidance, SOPs, and best practices; and lead quality-focused continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and rework.
• Customer & Regulatory Interface - Serve as the QA/QC point of contact for utility clients, inspectors, and third-party engineering firms; coordinate with customer QA reps, attend pre-construction meetings, and support project QC reviews; and ensure compliance with all customer requirements, environmental guidelines, and applicable regulatory standards.

Benefits

• Culture of Growth: Many of our leaders started in entry-level field roles and advanced within the company.
• Flexibility & Autonomy: We empower our team to succeed without micromanagement.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Includes competitive salary, vehicle allowance program, 401(k) with company matching, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Stability & Variety: Work for multi-generational family-oriented business on diverse, fast-paced projects without the stress of a large corporate structure.
• Incentives: Performance-based bonuses/incentives and a progressive PTO programs that grows with your tenure!
• Collaboration: A team environment where we work together to solve challenges and celebrate wins.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed