Assistant Quality Manager
$132.3k - $145.6k
Senior
Bachelor's
Los Angeles, CA, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringConstruction Management
About the job
Requirements
- Solid understanding of three-phase quality control.
- Strong understanding of Built-In Quality.
- Proven knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, tools, and standards, including ISO, HCAI, DSA, and NAVFAC/USACE CQM.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and quality management software, with the ability to learn new software quickly.
- Strong understanding of jurisdictional processes and compliance.
- Proven understanding of applicable codes, standards, and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing project closeout and commissioning.
- Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and offer insights into quality improvements.
- Ability to effectively lead, develop, and mentor more junior staff while building and maintaining team morale.
- Working-level communication skills, including addressing audiences of various sizes, communicating messages and ideas effectively, and writing clear, concise thoughts professionally.
- Working-level knowledge of decision quality and sound judgment.
- Working-level customer focus and ability to work cohesively with others.
- Ability to escalate issues or conflicts with minimal project manager involvement.
- Ability to build strong business relationships and use personal networks as needed.
- Strong initiative and accountability for work deliverables.
- Commitment to upholding ethical standards and ensuring transparency in quality processes.
- Ability to identify and address safety issues.
- A bachelor's degree in quality management, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent, is preferred.
- Typically, at least five years of experience in quality management or quality assurance as a building inspector, Inspector of Record, or special inspector, including a minimum ICC Master Special Inspector certification and experience with both public- and private-sector projects.
- Ability to climb permanent and temporary stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists, and negotiate construction work areas.
- Ability to perform tasks requiring close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment; use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; and sit, talk, hear, stand, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Ability to work on-site at construction work sites with exposure to moving mechanical parts, heights, fumes or airborne particles, outdoor weather, electrical-shock risk, and moderate to very loud noise.
Responsibilities
- Assist in developing and implementing quality management systems and processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and project requirements.
- Collaborate with project teams to establish quality objectives and oversee quality assurance activities.
- Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Manage and resolve quality issues in a timely and efficient manner.
- Prepare detailed quality reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, standards, and best practices to ensure projects meet compliance requirements.
- Coordinate with project management, engineering, and other departments to support quality initiatives.
- Provide training and support to staff on quality assurance processes and procedures.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies in support of project delivery.
- Assist in preparing for regulatory-body and client audits and ensure construction activities comply with legal and contractual requirements.
- Participate in team and owner meetings and provide summary updates on the status of the quality program.
- Mentor more junior staff.
- Perform other special projects as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
- Certification such as Certified Quality Engineer, International Code Council, NAVFAC CQM, ICC Combination Inspector, HCAI Class A Inspector of Record, or DSA Class 1 or 2 Inspector of Record is preferred.
About the company
Webcor builds commercial structures across California and beyond using a design-build approach, with strong expertise in concrete and a broad portfolio of landmark projects. Its offerings cover the full construction process for commercial spaces, coordinating design and construction under a single contract to improve speed, cost control, and project outcomes. Webcor differentiates itself through its combination of concrete specialization, a wide regional footprint, a history of large-scale build projects, and a people-forward culture that emphasizes integrity, process improvement, and social and economic value for communities. The company aims to deliver high-quality structures with integrity, continually improve its methods by leveraging top industry talent, and create value for communities through its projects and practices.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
1971
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- NAVFAC awarded Webcor a $149 million modification on January 5, 2026.
- GCON expands Webcor into data centers and semiconductor projects across ten states.
- Webcor's 2026 board and legal upgrades signal tighter execution for billion-dollar project risk.
What critics are saying
- Webcor's Gabon dispute turned criminal on February 24, 2026, prolonging reputational damage.
- GCON integration after October 17, 2025 strains management while approvals and closing drag.
- NAVFAC work ends November 2026; losing recompetes would hit a $2.944 billion contract base.
What makes Webcor unique
- Webcor pairs design-build scale with Obayashi-backed capital and 2025 GCON expansion.
- June 25, 2026 promotion of Patrick Kirby strengthens legal, insurance, and warranty governance.
- Webcor Ventures backs R2 Building, adding modular-construction capability beyond traditional contracting.
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