Quality Assurance Lead - Airport Construction (Structural)

Location: Tampa, Florida

Our client is a leading infrastructure consulting and construction management firm supporting major capital improvement programs across the United States. They are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Lead to oversee quality assurance activities on a large-scale airport construction program in the Tampa area.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of high-profile aviation infrastructure projects, ensuring construction quality, regulatory compliance, and successful project outcomes in an active airport environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the Owner's representative for Quality Assurance activities on a major airport construction program.
• Monitor and review contractor Quality Control (QC) programs, procedures, and documentation to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Perform independent QA inspections, audits, and surveillance of structural work, materials, workmanship, and system installations.
• Verify quality-related activities are executed in accordance with approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), quality manuals, and contract documents.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, material certifications, mill test reports, and inspection/testing documentation.
• Identify non-conforming work, document deficiencies, track corrective actions, and verify resolution.
• Coordinate with contractors, design-build teams, testing agencies, and project stakeholders to resolve quality issues.
• Maintain QA logs, inspection reports, deficiency tracking systems, and closeout documentation.
• Support commissioning, turnover, and project handover activities, ensuring all quality records are complete and compliant.
• Participate in QA/QC meetings, readiness reviews, and stakeholder walkthroughs throughout project delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction QA/QC inspection and quality management.
• At least 3 years of experience on major airport, transportation, or similar large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of structural construction, construction materials, means and methods, and quality control processes.
• Experience interpreting engineering plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Knowledge of FAA guidelines, airport construction standards, and applicable building codes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders and maintain detailed QA documentation.
• Excellent communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience representing an Owner or Owner's Representative on public infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of airport operations, TSA/FAA regulations, and security requirements.
• Experience with Design-Build or CMAR project delivery methods.
• Proficiency with construction management and documentation platforms such as Procore, e-Builder, or Kahua.
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving Quality Assurance programs.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or a related discipline preferred.
• Associate degree or equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Candidates with extensive airport construction experience may also be considered.

Preferred Certifications

Candidates with one or more of the following certifications are highly desirable:

• AWS
• ICC
• ACI
• ASNT
• Other relevant QA/QC or construction inspection certifications

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work on a landmark airport infrastructure program.
• High-profile aviation construction environment.
• Long-term project with significant career growth potential.
• Collaborative team working directly with major project stakeholders and leadership.

If you have a strong background in construction quality assurance, structural inspections, and airport infrastructure projects, we'd love to hear from you.