Construction Quality Assurance Manager (CQAM)
$110,000–$140,000 year
On-site · Redmond, Washington, United States
Job Summary
Construction Quality Assurance Manager (CQAM) leads the Construction QA Program for complex design-build infrastructure projects, developing and enforcing QA plans to ensure compliance with contract specifications and WSDOT requirements. Responsibilities include overseeing QA inspection and testing across disciplines (structural, paving, geotechnical, utilities), coordinating with WSDOT and owners, exercising stop-work authority and driving corrective actions, managing NCRs, developing ITPs and hold points, ensuring qualification and training of QA inspectors and technicians, and maintaining quality documentation. Requires a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field with 5+ years of experience (or 10+ years in lieu of a degree), relevant QA certifications (WAQTC, ACI, AWS CWI, nuclear density, etc.), and strong leadership, regulatory, and communication skills. Expected salary range: $110,000-$140,000 per year.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field
- 5+ years of experience in construction quality management
- Experience developing and implementing Quality Management Plans (QMPs)
- Certification/competency in testing and inspection (e.g., WAQTC, ACI, AWS CWI, nuclear density)
- Familiarity with agency requirements (e.g., WSDOT), AASHTO/ASTM standards, and contract specifications
- Strong leadership, coordination, and communication skills
- Ability to enforce quality standards, including NCRs and stop-work authority
- Documentation and reporting experience (inspection reports, NCR logs, test results, certification packages)
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