Quality Manager - Life Sciences

The Role We Want You For

The Quality Control Manager will be involved in the implementation, oversight, and management of all aspects of the Quality Control program, the management and coordination of all documentation performed by testing personnel and any other inspection personnel required by contract, within the Life Sciences/Biotech/Pharmaceuticals sector. The role includes direct oversight and review of the entire documentation and physical inspection phase of the workflow process and working with other in-house personnel to include Project Managers, Superintendents, and external personnel to produce and document a quality product.

The Specifics of the Role

• Coordinate, document, and track preparatory, initial, and follow‑up inspections.
• Chair, plan and schedule the weekly QC meetings with the superintendent and provide written reports as described. Provide daily QC reports that reinforce activities that are being constructed in conformance with each specific project's established standard.
• Collaborate with the project team to develop and establish the Quality Program.
• Provide ongoing status updates to executive management with recommendations for dealing with substandard performance and overall progress on quality goals.
• Manage and support respective quality teams in implementing the quality program.
• Identify the appropriate standards and procedures to be used for a specific task.
• Communicate to the Enterprise regarding best practices, lessons learned, recent events and training opportunities.
• Drive implementation of the Quality Program on projects, focusing on core programs including Site Specific Quality Plans, policies, and procedures on project through proactive planning, training, support and sharing lessons learned.
• Manage verification and documentation to ensure 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.
• Be involved with pre‑construction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the superintendent prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
• Track construction deficiencies and ensure timely implementation of, and verify, all approved corrective actions.
• Help coordinate and document the testing and commissioning of building systems, review results, and submit.
• Assist project team to ensure subcontractor compliance to Project Site Specific Safety Plan and perform safety inspections and audits as required by Company practices.
• Maintain and document conformance to the developed quality plan.
• Monitor and manage deficiencies to quality plan and work to completion.
• Understand and monitor testing and inspection process. Maintain a positive relationship with those agencies.
• Identify the accuracy of subcontractor work.
• Understand inspection requirements by city, county, and state to receive TCO & CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Technology, Construction Management, or a related degree, or relevant work experience considered in lieu of education.
• 5‑15 years of progressive experience in construction, demonstrating increasing responsibility and expertise over time.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to walk a job site and climb ladders.

Some Things You Should Know

• This position is classified as a safety‑sensitive role in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Candidates selected for this position will be subject to a comprehensive background check, which includes mandatory drug testing.
• Our clients and projects are nationwide – Travel will be required.

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Bonus: Subject to company and individual performance.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package Including: Medical, dental and vision plans, 401(k), generous PTO and paid company holidays, employee assistance program, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, learning & development programs and more!

Compensation

• The salary range for this position considers a wide range of factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: Education, qualifications, skills, training, experience, certifications, internal equity, and location. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.