Site Construction Quality Manager

FST Technical Services•Chandler, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

FST Technical Services is seeking an experienced Site Construction Quality Manager for a major pharmaceutical construction project in Lebanon, Indiana. This on-site, field-focused leadership role is responsible for day-to-day leadership, oversight, and execution of the construction quality program across the project site. The manager oversees general contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and trade partners to ensure construction complies with approved drawings, specifications, project quality requirements, applicable codes, and established procedures. The role coordinates quality activities across multiple construction disciplines and works closely with project leadership, construction management, engineering, contractors, and client stakeholders. The successful candidate will promote proactive quality practices, prevent issues and rework, support the project schedule, and ensure work is completed correctly the first time. Qualified traveling candidates may receive mobilization assistance and full monthly per diem. FST also offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation.

Requirements

At least 7 years of construction quality, QA/QC, construction management, or related experience on large-scale industrial construction projects.
Previous experience in a Quality Manager, Site Quality Manager, Construction Quality Manager, QA/QC Manager, or similar leadership role.
Demonstrated experience overseeing quality activities performed by general contractors, subcontractors, and multiple construction trades.
Strong knowledge of construction quality processes, including inspections, ITPs, NCRs, corrective actions, punch lists, turnover documentation, and quality reporting.
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, construction documents, and applicable codes and standards.
Experience coordinating quality activities across multiple technical disciplines.
Strong field presence and ability to identify issues, communicate expectations, and drive resolution.
Ability to work effectively with construction management, engineering teams, contractors, subcontractors, and client representatives.
Strong organizational, documentation, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, large-scale construction environment.
Ability to walk and stand for extended periods at an active construction site; navigate stairs, ladders, uneven surfaces, and partially completed areas; wear required PPE; occasionally lift and carry materials or equipment weighing up to approximately 25 pounds; and work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental and weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience supporting pharmaceutical, biotechnology, life sciences, semiconductor, advanced manufacturing, or other highly regulated construction projects.
Pharmaceutical/GMP facility construction experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with mechanical/process piping, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation, CSA, and equipment installation quality programs.
Familiarity with construction turnover, commissioning, qualification, and validation interfaces.
Experience with electronic construction or quality management systems such as Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Bluebeam, or similar platforms.
Relevant quality certifications such as ASQ, CQM, AWS, ASNT, or other discipline-specific credentials; these are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the day-to-day site construction quality program across active project areas.
Oversee general contractor, subcontractor, vendor, and trade quality programs and verify compliance with project requirements.
Set quality performance expectations and hold contractors accountable for project quality standards.
Coordinate quality activities across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, piping, HVAC, electrical, and instrumentation/control disciplines.
Review contractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), work packages, inspection procedures, checklists, and supporting documentation.
Monitor field construction activities for compliance with approved drawings, specifications, codes, standards, and project requirements.
Lead or participate in quality meetings with project leadership, contractors, subcontractors, engineering, and other stakeholders.
Track nonconformance reports (NCRs), deficiencies, corrective actions, punch-list items, and quality observations through resolution and closeout.
Identify recurring quality issues, determine root causes with construction teams, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor contractor inspections and ensure required hold points, witness points, testing, and documentation are completed.
Review inspection records, material documentation, turnover packages, test reports, and other quality records for completeness and accuracy.
Identify and address quality issues early to minimize rework, schedule impacts, and downstream commissioning or turnover issues.
Coordinate with Construction Management, Engineering, Commissioning, Validation, and project controls teams as needed.
Report quality performance, open issues, NCRs, trends, risks, and contractor performance to project leadership.
Support system and area turnover by ensuring construction quality documentation and outstanding deficiencies are resolved appropriately.
Promote a proactive “quality built in” culture rather than relying solely on inspection after work is complete.
Serve as a primary site resource for construction quality expectations, issue escalation, and contractor accountability.