Senior Quality Assurance Manager

Consertus-US • Spokane, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Consertus is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Manager based out of Seattle, Washington, to develop, implement, and oversee quality management programs for aviation capital construction projects. The role ensures design and construction activities comply with contract documents, Port standards, building codes, FAA requirements, safety regulations, and industry best practices. The QA Manager works with project managers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, testing laboratories, and airport stakeholders to deliver high-quality facilities and infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• At least 9 years of progressive experience in construction quality management, construction management, engineering, or capital project delivery.
• Experience delivering complex aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or public sector projects.
• Working knowledge of FAA requirements, commissioning processes, building codes, and construction testing procedures.
• Strong experience with contractor oversight, root cause analysis, document control, and quality auditing.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications such as CCM, PE, PMP, CQM-C, CMQ/OE, or ICC certifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) programs for airport capital improvement projects.
• Review and approve contractor quality management plans, inspection plans, testing procedures, and commissioning strategies.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with plans, specifications, building codes, FAA Advisory Circulars, and Port standards.
• Coordinate and oversee field inspections, materials testing, special inspections, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), deficiency logs, corrective action plans, and quality issue resolution.
• Conduct construction audits and quality assessments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review submittals, requests for information (RFIs), mockups, shop drawings, and turnover documentation for quality compliance.
• Verify completion of punch-list items and support project closeout and asset turnover processes.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and prepare reports for project leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate with airport operations, maintenance, airlines, tenants, designers, and contractors to minimize impacts to ongoing airport operations.
• Support contract compliance monitoring and contractor performance evaluations.
• Promote continuous improvement practices and lessons learned across the Port's capital development program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive core medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage.
• Voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, pre-paid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Day-one eligibility for a 401(k), with a 3% safe harbor contribution and a 50% match on the 4th and 5th percent deferred.
• 10 paid holidays.
• PTO starting at 15 days annually and growing up to 25 days with tenure.
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development.

What This Job Offers

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