Construction Quality & Compliance Manager

Position Summary:Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, the Construction Quality Management Lead is responsible for the effective implementation and continuous improvement of the project's Quality Management System (QMS). This role goes beyond simple on-site inspections. Drawing on years of field experience in the US, this role focuses on in-depth review of design drawings and specifications, proactively preventing issues and improving processes through data analysis. As the on-site quality manager, the applicant will be responsible for quality-related communication and coordination between the client, construction company, and subcontractors. They will also comprehensively implement quality planning, qualityverification activities, legal and regulatory compliance management, and quality improvement activities to minimize risks and achieve project objectives. Proficiency in English is required for effective communication and managing subcontractors; Korean language skills are a plus.

• Key Responsibilities:- Lead Quality Assurance & Control: Establish Quality Management processes that reflect• international quality standards (ISO 9001, ASME, SEMI, etc.) and client QMS requirements, and• establish quality standards by comparing and reviewing local U.S. laws and codes (IBC, NEC,• OSHA, etc.) and global standards. We proactively oversee QA/QC activities across all CSA(Civil/Architecture/Finishing), mechanical, and electrical work types in accordance with the• project quality management plan (QMP) and specifications.- Drawings & Specification Review: Perform in-depth reviews of drawings and specifications• based on U.S. industry standards and local practices to proactively identify potential design and• constructability issues.- Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Manage required documentation in accordance with laws,• regulations, and client requirements.- Inspection management: Response to internal quality-related inspections by external• organizations such as the supervisory team, ordering agency, and competent authorities.- Proactive Risk Management: Analyze construction data and field reports to identify potential• quality issues early. Develop and implement proactive strategies and corrective actions to• prevent rework and delays.- Process Improvement: Champion continuous process improvement initiatives by analyzing• construction workflows, materials, and methods. Provide strategic recommendations to• enhance efficiency and quality standards.- Field Oversight and Support: Provide technical guidance and support to the field QA/QC team,• project engineers, and subcontractors. Conduct regular site audits and inspections to ensure• quality standards are consistently met.- Subcontractor Management: Preside over preparatory meetings with subcontractors and• conduct regular quality inspections to monitor compliance with contract standards. We also• evaluate and manage the quality levels of our subcontractors (Preliminary screening, evaluation• during construction, and post-completion performance analysis).- Non-Conformance Management: Monitor process-specific quality data management and• quality performance indicator (QPI) analysis and reporting through documentation, tracking,• and resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) for corrective and preventive actions, and• verify consistency of improvement measures.- Stakeholder Collaboration: Communicate effectively in English with project stakeholders,• including the Owner's Representative and design team, respond to and report on client quality• assurance (QA/QC) audits, coordinate quality issues, and resolve potential conflicts.- Documentation and Reporting: Systematically maintain all quality-related records and support• quality documentation (Completion Dossier, Turn-over Package) and handover upon completion• of a quality performance report including key performance indicators (KPIs).

Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical• Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.- Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in quality management (QA/QC)• on large-scale construction projects in the U.S. (e.g. semiconductor plants, Teslas Giga Factory• project, etc.) Experience gained directly with a general contractor or as an Owner's• Representative is essential for this role.- Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of International Standards (ISO) for Industrial Facilities and U.S. Construction Quality Standards, codes (e.g., AISC, ACI, AWS, NEC) relevant to industrial facilities and the City Inspection Process and City Regulations.- Drawings & Specification Review Experience: Proven experience reviewing drawings and• specifications according to U.S. local standards and practices.- Leadership Skills: Proven ability to influence and guide project teams and subcontractors to• adopt and maintain high-quality standards.- Communication skills: Experience in managing multicultural teams and quality communication• skills with global partners.- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in using data to drive quality improvements.- Software Proficiency: Experience with construction management and quality control software(e.g., Procore, Bluebeam).• Language: English fluency is required for communication and managing subcontractors.

-Korean language skills are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:- Certifications: ASQ (American Society for Quality) CMQ/OE, PMP, or CQCSM (US Army Corps of• Engineers Quality Manager), PE (Professional Engineer) certification holder. Other relevant• quality certifications.- Project experience: Experience in industrial facilities such as clean rooms in semiconductor,• display, and pharmaceutical plants.