Director of Quality Assurance

Director of Quality

Location:  Projects Tennessee & South Carolina
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on experience

Superior Skilled Trades is partnering with a client to identify an experienced Director of Quality to lead quality initiatives across complex construction projects in Tennessee and South Carolina.

This senior leadership opportunity is ideal for a quality professional with experience developing quality management systems, leading multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining consistent standards across multiple projects. The Director of Quality will oversee quality programs from initial planning through final project turnover while partnering with project leadership and external stakeholders to drive successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead and continuously improve quality programs across multiple construction projects.
- Develop and implement quality management systems, project quality plans, inspection procedures, and testing requirements.
- Establish consistent quality standards, documentation processes, reporting tools, and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with project leadership, engineering, construction, commissioning, subcontractors, and external partners.
- Provide quality oversight throughout design, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and final turnover.
- Conduct quality audits, identify project risks, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Develop strategies to reduce defects, prevent rework, and improve project performance.
- Ensure accurate inspection records, material traceability, and project closeout documentation.
- Lead, mentor, and develop quality managers, engineers, and field personnel.
- Oversee external quality consultants and supplemental staffing resources.
- Monitor quality performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Support project pursuits, preconstruction planning, proposals, and client presentations.

Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
- 15+ years of progressively responsible experience leading quality programs on complex construction or industrial projects.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing quality management systems.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams across multiple projects.
- Strong understanding of quality assurance, quality control, inspection and testing, commissioning, and project turnover.
- Experience managing external consultants or supplemental quality personnel.
- Familiarity with digital quality management platforms and document control systems.
- Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in technically complex, highly regulated, or large-scale construction environments.
- Professional certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence (CMQ/OE), or ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

- Lead quality strategy across multiple complex projects.
- Build and develop quality teams while establishing consistent standards and best practices.
- Drive continuous improvement and influence project performance.
- Collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Play a key role in strengthening quality processes across a growing business.

Work Environment

This hands-on leadership position involves regular time on active construction sites, along with office-based planning, documentation, and meetings. Flexibility may be required to support critical project milestones, client deadlines, and operational needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Superior Skilled Trades is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable law.
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