Senior Quality Control Manager

Description

ABOUT US

Okland is a commercial general contractor and construction management company with more than 1,300 team members, delivering complex projects across healthcare, semiconductor, higher education, sports, hospitality, and other specialized markets. Founded in 1918 in Salt Lake City, we have grown for more than a century and operate throughout Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

What Makes Okland Different?

We Create Remarkable Experiences

We believe how we build is just as important as what we build, and we approach every relationship with care. From clients and trade partners to team members and communities, we focus on creating experiences that earn trust.

We Share Success

Okland combines the stability of family ownership with employee ownership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan. This unique structure provides the long-term perspective, and values-driven leadership that have guided our company for generations, while giving team members the opportunity to share the success they help create.

We Build Better Together

Our culture is rooted in accountability, humility, and excellence. We challenge the status quo, empower problem-solving, and trust our teams to take ownership and act. We learn from one another and work toward shared goals to deliver meaningful work with lasting impact. We invest in the next generation of construction talent through apprenticeships, internships, and scholarships
for our communities. By expanding access for women, underrepresented groups, and families of our craft workforce who are first-generation college students, we strengthen the future of construction.

ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

If you bring deep expertise in quality management and building enclosure systems, we want to talk to you. As a Senior Quality Control & Assurance Manager, you'll lead QA/QC efforts across all phases of construction while providing technical expertise in building envelopes, waterproofing, roofing, subgrade barriers, and related exterior systems. You’ll partner with project teams, consultants, and trade partners to identify quality risks early, resolve field issues, and ensure work is executed in accordance with design, specifications, and manufacturer requirements. You’ll also help strengthen Okland’s quality practices through training, investigation, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY

• Lead and improve Okland’s QA/QC processes, systems, reporting, and metrics while training project teams and construction partners on quality expectations.

• Participate in pre-construction and design-phase meetings to identify high-risk features of work, constructability concerns, and critical quality requirements before construction begins.

• Provide technical expertise in building envelope systems, including moisture and air barriers, waterproofing, roofing, sealants, penetrations, openings, and other exterior systems.

• Attend pre-installation and first-install meetings, review submittals and RFIs, and support mock-ups, features of work boards, and QA/QC checklists.

• Inspect work in progress and verify installations comply with drawings, specifications, codes, and manufacturer requirements while troubleshooting quality issues in the field.

• Lead investigations of building enclosure failures and existing conditions, perform root cause analysis, and develop corrective solutions to improve system performance.

• Track and analyze quality metrics, including rework cost, rework time, and non-compliant work response time, while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.

• Partner with project teams, clients, consultants, and trade partners to communicate findings, recommendations, technical requirements, and project close-out needs.

YOU’RE READY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE

• A bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.

• 7+ years of experience in building enclosure, QA/QC, or a related construction discipline.

• 2+ years of experience supervising employees and/or consultants.

• Strong technical knowledge of building envelope systems, construction practices, and building codes.

• Experience with quality management, field inspections, investigations, and root cause analysis.

• Strong communication skills and proficiency with construction technology and software.

• Quality, building envelope, or professional credentials are preferred.

• Willingness to travel up to 10% and work in the field as needed.

WHAT WE OFFER

Culture & Recognition

Consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work in Utah, Arizona, and Idaho.

Pay, Ownership & Retirement

Weekly pay, competitive salary and bonus incentives, ESOP employee ownership, and an industry-leading 401(k) with a 6% employer match.

Benefits & Wellbeing

Free healthcare plan option plus medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, paid parental leave, financial wellness tools, Employee Assistance Program, and mental health support.

Perks & Projects

Rewards including pro sports tickets, fitness memberships, travel vouchers, paid work anniversary sabbaticals, and award-winning projects recognized by AIA, ENR, and AGC.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision. The employee is also required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.

EEO STATEMENT

Okland is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, Okland also has a strong commitment to inclusion.

VISA AND SPONSORSHIP

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B Status, O -1, CPT, OT, etc.). Unless specifically stated in this job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.