Quality Director

Quality Director

Job Locations

US-RI-Providence | US-VA-Arlington | US-NC-Charlotte | US-GA-Atlanta | US-IL-Chicago | US-MA-Boston | US-PA-Philadelphia

Requisition ID

2025-11296

Category

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Overview

Quality Director is responsible for leading and managing the quality assurance strategy across all field operations for Gilbane Building Company. This role ensures that construction practices meet or exceed industry standards, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader with deep expertise in field quality, construction methodologies, and continuous improvement.

The Quality Director develops strategies that integrate quality with safety, productivity, and profitability. They will report to the Operations Leader and collaborate with the Director of Field Operations, Operations Managers, and project teams to execute the company's strategic objectives and serves as the functional leader for the execution of field quality standards for the company.

The job could be located anywhere there is a major Gilbane Building Company office in the continental United States.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a comprehensive field quality management system across all projects.

• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate and enhance field quality.
• Provide technical reviews, lead root cause analysis and drives corrective action for field-related quality issues.
• Conduct regular site visits to assess quality practices and ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with project managers, superintendents, and trade contractors to enforce quality protocols.
• Operationalizing the quality program to ensure consistent implementation company-wide
• Provides centralized corporate oversight and direction for all site-based quality programs
• Design and deliver training programs for field personnel on quality standards, inspection techniques, and continuous improvement; incorporate Company's operational procedures and software tools to the existing quality program.
• Establish a network of Subject Matter Experts (SME) to reinforce the quality program across critical technical disciplines including building facade, roofing systems, fire protection, water mitigation systems, etc.
• Build and maintain partnerships with suppliers and vendors to deliver technical support, optimize design solutions, conduct training, and contribute expert insights.
• Develop and administer standardized procedures for conducting quality inspections
• Identify and coordinate quality activities with safe practices.
• Establishes and enforces quality control standards to ensure construction projects meet or exceed industry standards and client expectations
• Assesses quality-related risks and hazards in construction projects and devises mitigation strategies to reduce potential impacts; collaborates with insurance and legal teams to evaluate contractual, legal, and additional risk mitigation tools to bolster enterprise risk strategies and protections.
• Fosters a culture of continuous learning, innovation, accountability and excellence throughout the organization, driving employee engagement
• Provides leadership, guidance, and mentorship to field employees to promote professional growth
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members

KEY COMPETENCIES

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and / or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team.

The pay ranges from $137,000.00 - $205,000.00 plus benefits and retirement program.

Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing / 401k plan. We invest in our employees' education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Note to Recruiters, Placement Agencies, and Similar Organizations : Gilbane does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our jobs alias, website, or to any Gilbane employee. Gilbane will not pay fees to any third party agency or firm and will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered property of Gilbane and will be processed accordingly.

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