Location: Columbus, MS (Frequent Travel to Project Sites Required)
Company: Gregory Construction
Job Type: Full-Time
Reports To: President

Gregory Construction is seeking an experienced and strategic Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC) Leader to develop, implement, and lead our company-wide Quality Management System (QMS) across all heavy civil construction operations.

This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for ensuring that every project meets or exceeds contract specifications, DOT standards, and Gregory Construction’s commitment to excellence. The QA/QC Leader partners closely with Operations, Safety, Survey, Equipment, and People teams to embed quality into every phase of the construction process—from preconstruction planning through project closeout.

If you are passionate about building systems, driving accountability, reducing rework, and strengthening client confidence, we want to hear from you.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve the company-wide Quality Management System (QMS)

• Establish inspection protocols, documentation controls, and quality standards

• Standardize Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and hold points

• Implement document control processes for submittals, RFIs, material certifications, and test results

• Participate in preconstruction meetings and project startup planning

• Review specifications and identify high-risk scopes

• Ensure teams understand contract quality requirements before work begins

• Assist in developing quality plans for grading, utilities, structures, concrete, asphalt, and specialty scopes

• Conduct routine and unannounced jobsite visits

• Evaluate compliance with plans, specifications, and DOT requirements

• Review testing procedures, workmanship, survey accuracy, and material installation

• Support resolution of nonconforming work

• Oversee third-party testing agencies and internal technicians

• Ensure proper sampling, testing frequency, and documentation

• Monitor compaction reports, concrete breaks, density tests, asphalt testing, and material certifications

• Identify trends in test failures and implement corrective action plans

• Conduct internal quality audits

• Lead root cause analysis for recurring issues

• Track KPIs such as rework cost, punch lists, inspection failures, and warranty claims

• Present quality performance updates to executive leadership

• Train Superintendents, Foremen, Surveyors, and Project Managers on quality processes

• Integrate quality into onboarding and field development programs

• Promote a proactive “build it right the first time” culture

• 7–10+ years of experience in heavy civil construction

• Strong knowledge of DOT specifications and contract documents

• Experience managing quality control processes on civil infrastructure projects (earthwork, utilities, paving, structures)

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and technical submittals

• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills

• Excellent communication and leadership ability

• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field

• Prior experience as a Project Manager, Superintendent, or QC Manager

• Experience building or leading a formal Quality Management System

• Certifications such as CQM, ACI, NICET, or DOT-specific credentials

• Experience with digital quality tracking or document control systems

• High attention to detail with strong field awareness

• Strategic thinker with practical execution skills

• Leadership presence and credibility with field teams

• Data-driven decision-making

• Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

• Commitment to continuous improvement

This role requires frequent travel to active construction sites and includes exposure to outdoor environments, heavy equipment, uneven terrain, and varying weather conditions. Proper PPE is required on all job sites.

At Gregory Construction, quality is not just a department—it reflects who we are. This role offers the opportunity to shape the standard of excellence across every project we build.

We offer:

• Competitive compensation

• Leadership-level impact

• Opportunity to build and influence company-wide systems

• A strong safety and performance culture

• Growth within a respected heavy civil construction company

If you are ready to lead quality at a strategic level and drive measurable improvement across major infrastructure projects, apply today.