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Quality Control Manager
The Quality Control Manager plans, directs and coordinates all on-site QC activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.

Principal Duties and Accountabilities:

Create, update and maintain the project submittal log and all other project specific quality control reports.
Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications by direct review and by leveraging the knowledge and experience of others in the project team when necessary.
Chair and document weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written minutes as described in project specific contract documents.
Provide daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard and constructively confronts non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.
Conduct preparatory, initial and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work.
Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately and are acceptable for use in the project.
Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent at least two days prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
Coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems.
Maintain the project "as-built" drawings on a daily basis.
Assemble and forward project closeout documents that include O&M manuals, as-builts and warranties.
Stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
Facilitate the commissioning process.
Conduct upfront investigation to help foresee unusual installation requirements and expedite the inspection/sign off procedures.
Push back when requests are made outside the scope of the contract.
Find cost efficient ways to fulfill contract requirements related to specification conformance and system sign off.
Be an active participant of finding a solution when QC issues arise.

Job Scope:
The Quality Control Manager will have direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and while working with internal and external stakeholders to produce and document a quality product.

Education & Experience:

B.S. degree in engineering or construction management.
Minimum five years of related experience.
Combination of high school diploma with QC experience and certifications will be considered.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of a wide range of construction materials, methods, and techniques.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills, such as diplomacy, persuasion, are essential to develop and foster effective professional relationships.
Strategic thinking and effective problem-solving skills. Keeps "One Company" focus.
Time management and organizational skills.
Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Strong negotiation and conflict-management skills.
Ability to adapt effectively to changing priorities and deliver results.
Ability to be self-motivating and constantly be seeking to gain knowledge of new technical practices in the controls industry.
Ability to provide assistance to multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to speak clearly and exercise good judgment.
Ability to work under pressure.

Physical and/or travel demands:

Job is performed in a combination of settings, including on project site as well as in the office.
Routine driving to project sites required. May require travel or temporary assignments or relocation to manage projects outside the regional office area.
Physical demands include walking on uneven surfaces, climbing ladders, bending, kneeling, lifting, etc. Position includes sitting and standing, use of telephone, keyboard, and computer monitor.

Benefits and Compensation:

The range for this position has been established at $100,880 to $142,500 and is US Engineering’s good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of the posting. The compensation offered to the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Your total compensation will go beyond the number on your paycheck. Team members are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance as well as paid time off. An industry-leading benefits package including health, dental, and vision plans, matching retirement contributions, and matching 529 contributions all add to your bottom line.

This position will be posted until September 15, 2026. To apply, please visit https://www.usengineering.com/careers/job-postings/.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring future sponsorship for employment visa status.
U.S. Engineering is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and shall provide equal employment opportunities to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
U.S. Engineering is compliant with the Drug Free Workplace Act, and all offers of employment are contingent upon the completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and job specifications required of employees so classified. U.S. Engineering reserves the right to revise as needed. The job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
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About the company

U.S. Engineering builds and maintains heating, cooling, plumbing and other mechanical systems for commercial and institutional facilities. Its businesses handle construction and renovations, with teams that plan systems, install equipment and keep buildings operating after handoff. Metalworks manufactures piping and sheet metal assemblies away from the job site, while Innovations coordinates projects around prefabricated systems. The group works for building owners and contractors through construction projects, fabrication orders and service agreements. Its U.S. operating roots date to 1893, and U.S. Engineering Holdings is headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Kansas City, MO

Founded

1893

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What believers are saying

Skills development has several routes: U.S. Engineering advertises field training, mentorship, leadership development and continuing education.
Education savings receive employer support: U.S. Engineering advertises contributions to 529 education savings plans.
Manufacturing capacity expanded: September 2026 Metalworks opened a Lawrence facility and projected 30 additional positions during its first year.

What critics are saying

Project leaders own cost control: Innovations' Senior Project Manager forecasts profitability monthly and adjusts execution plans.
Routine site travel limits flexibility: Innovations' Senior Project Manager position requires daily driving to projects.
Manufacturing involves physical work: Metalworks' Lawrence Production Associate listing specifies ladder climbing, kneeling and lifting.

What makes U.S. Engineering unique

Metalworks reaches distant projects: it reports product deliveries to 48 states, including Hawaii.
Production visibility spans the order: Metalworks connects quoting, manufacturing tracking, quality checks and delivery through proprietary technology.
Clean fabrication has a dedicated environment: Johnstown uses a cleanroom certified to the ISO 5 cleanliness standard.

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