Quality Manager II - Mining

Sundt Construction

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Manager II is an experienced quality leader responsible for managing quality assurance and quality control operations on large-scale or technically complex projects. The role leads implementation of quality systems, oversees inspection and documentation processes, and drives continuous improvement across project teams. It serves as a key liaison among project stakeholders, field operations, subcontractors, and clients to ensure work complies with contractual, regulatory, and company quality standards. The position is located at a remote project site, where the employee will live. The schedule is a rotation of 14 days on and 7 days off.

Requirements

At least 7 years of quality assurance/control experience in construction, infrastructure, or industrial sectors, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Experience with heavy industrial, mining, power, or similar projects.
Advanced understanding of codes, standards, and regulations, including ACI 318, AWS 01.1, AISC 360, ASME B31.1/B31.3, API 650/1104, and ISO 9001.
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field; equivalent field experience may be considered.
Demonstrated success managing complex QA/QC programs on multidisciplinary projects.
Skill in inspection methods, audit techniques, risk assessments, and field documentation practices.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and comply with safety standards and procedures.
Ability to lift, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to reach above shoulder height and below the waist frequently; stoop, kneel, or bend occasionally; climb stairs or ladders occasionally; and grasp, lift, handle, carry, or feel objects frequently.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk short distances for up to the entire duration of a shift or workday and interact frequently with people.
Ability to use a telephone, computer system, email, or other electronic devices to communicate with internal and external customers or vendors.
Availability to work various shifts, including swing, night, and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

Direct on-site quality activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable codes, and regulations.
Facilitate quality meetings, inspections, and audits, and coordinate timely close-out of quality-related action items.
Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of Project Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, and Quality Control Plans.
Manage quality documentation, including nonconformance reports, corrective action reports, punch lists, quality audits, and turnover packages.
Oversee inspection and testing for civil, structural, mechanical, and/or electrical disciplines, depending on project scope.
Prepare and deliver regular quality reports to senior management, project leadership, and clients.
Onboard, train, and coach quality staff on inspection procedures and quality protocols.
Review and approve documentation for material certifications, welding inspections, NOE results, concrete testing, and system completions.
Act as the primary quality contact for clients, third-party agencies, and regulatory authorities.
Supervise and mentor Quality Inspectors, Engineers, and Coordinators; assign responsibilities and support high performance across the quality team.