Salary Range: $120-$150K/year
Remote opportunity with travel
The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and enforcing all quality assurance and quality control programs for a specialty piping contractor performing industrial and commercial work under collective bargaining agreements. This position ensures that all piping systems--including process, utility, steam, high-purity, and cryogenic--are fabricated, installed, inspected, and tested in full compliance with applicable codes, client specifications, and regulatory requirements. The QA/QC Manager serves as the company's primary quality authority and interfaces directly with clients, third-party inspectors, union stewards, and jurisdictional authorities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Quality Program Management
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve the company Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ASME, AWS, API, ANSI, and client-specific standards
Author, revise, and distribute Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Control Plans (QCPs), Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs)
Establish and manage document control systems, including NCR (Non-Conformance Report) tracking, corrective action workflows (CAR/PAR), and quality record retention
Conduct internal audits and lead third-party or client audit preparations; respond to audit findings with corrective action plans
Welding & Fabrication Oversight
Administer and maintain the company's welder and weld operator qualification program per ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, D1.6, and applicable codes
Review and approve WPS/PQR packages; coordinate third-party destructive and non-destructive testing labs
Oversee all weld mapping, joint tracking, and heat treatment documentation for piping fabrication and installation
Coordinate NDE activities including RT, UT, MT, PT, VT, and PMI; review and accept NDE reports
Field & Inspection Coordination
Manage field QC Inspectors and coordinate with Owner's Inspector (OI), Owner's Authorized Inspector (AI), and Authorized Inspection Agency (AIA) representatives
Conduct or oversee pipe system testing including hydrostatic, pneumatic, leak, and functional tests per code and project requirements
Enforce material control procedures including material traceability, heat number verification, and positive material identification (PMI)
Perform and document in-process and final inspections of pipe supports, hangers, flange assemblies, and specialty components
Regulatory Compliance & Code Authority
Maintain current knowledge of applicable codes: ASME B31.1, B31.3, B31.9, B31.12; ASME Section I, VIII; OSHA 29 CFR 1910 and 1926
Serve as the company's designated Code Authority for ASME pressure piping programs; interface with the Authorized Inspection Agency
Ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements for permits, hydrostatic tests, and code stamps where applicable
Maintain awareness of union contract quality provisions and ensure consistent application across all crafts
Client & Stakeholder Relations
Serve as the primary quality point of contact for clients, owner representatives, and regulatory agencies
Participate in pre-construction meetings, design reviews, and constructability meetings to address quality requirements
Review and respond to client RFIs, NCRs, and quality-related submittal requirements
Prepare and present quality performance metrics, KPIs, and trend analyses to leadership and client teams
Team Leadership & Training
Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate field QC Inspectors and Quality Coordinators
Develop and deliver craft and staff training programs on quality standards, inspection techniques, and code compliance
Collaborate with union stewards and foremen to build a culture of quality at the craft level
Partner with project managers and estimators to integrate quality requirements into project planning and scheduling
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering,…