QA/QC Manager

Overview About Suffolk Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds. Suffolk– America’s Contractor– is a national company with more than $8 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, SanFrancisco, SanDiego, LasVegas, Herndon, U.S. Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR’s list of “Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors.” For more information, visit and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. At Suffolk, we believe that our total rewards program should offer you and your family the support you need when it matters most. That’s why we have created a program that provides employees with access to a wide variety of options that can be personalized to support you and your loved ones physically, emotionally, and financially. Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401k plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more. For more information, click here. The Role The Construction QA/QC Manager (QM) is responsible for planning, coordinating and developing the project‑specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) Plan that incorporates the policies and procedures necessary to deliver the project fully compliant with the contract documents. The QM manages, supervises, and administers the implementation of the project‑specific QA/QC Plan and QA/QC staff (Q‑Team). Responsibilities Manage the development and implementation of the project‑specific QA/QC Plan in coordination with the project team, the owner/architect team and the contract documents Assure that sufficient, qualified specialized staff are assigned to provide the required knowledge and experience to execute the plan Maintain a collaborative working relationship with owners, architects, consultants, subcontractors and vendors to ensure that the project‑specific QA/QC Plan delivers a fully compliant project Understand the project execution plan and coordinate QA/QC procedures at appropriate stages of the work, in line with the project schedule Conduct testing and inspections and arrange for third‑party testing and inspections. Analyze and report the results Establish and lead quality control initiatives and corrective actions at the project level Manage Quality events, punch list process and completion of non‑conformances and closeout Coach and mentor Field and Project Engineers on QA/QC Processes Ensure that the contractual quality requirements of a project are fully communicated to all key personnel, so that their roles in fulfilling these requirements are fully understood Ensure that the calibration of all inspection, measurement, and test equipment is conducted according to the defined schedule Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience related to project size/scope 5‑10 years of related experience in QA/QC and utilization of Commissioning software tools Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close‑outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contracts and legal provisions Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade‑offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity Ability to constantly multi‑task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations Possess judgment to know when to appropriately escalat[e] issues up the chain of command A strong sense of urgency and initiative Able to quickly study and react to complex issues Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to confidently and decisively take action Team leader with excellent diplomatic and communication skills, able to handle and resolve conflicts effectively in a firm but fair manner The ability to manage and embrace change. Respond and adapt to new processes and new ways of looking at old problems Candidate must possess Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring Working Conditions While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking. EEO Statement Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk. Compensation Information The expected salary range for this position (QA/QC Manager) in CT is between $104,000 and $146,000USD. This represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Suffolk’s total compensation package. Actual salaries may be based on several factors including, but not limited to, skill set, experience, education and other qualifications. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall compensation strategy. Salary ranges may differ by geography and are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends. #J-18808-Ljbffr