QA Lead Jobs in Chicago, IL
QA Lead jobs in Chicago are in strong demand, concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market tech corridor, across fintech, enterprise software, and healthcare IT. Employers hiring right now include Tempus, OSI, and DuCharme, McMillen & Associates. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager for our Chicago, IL office. Join our growing Construction Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Assist the Quality Lead in the oversight and compliance of the CM Quality Assurance Plan.
- Assist the Quality Lead in assessing CM activities to assure that they remain effective and that they continue to meet the needs of the client
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of activities performed by contractors for conformance with the contract documents and industry standards.
- Assess contractor quality control and quality assurance documentation to ensure that it is being recorded, controlled, maintained, distributed, and retained in accordance with the client’s standards and requirements.
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation of a Monthly Project Quality Audit Report
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation and execution of Quality Audits of the Contractor.
- Assist the Quality Lead in monitoring all documentation related to the issuance and tracking/closing of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s), and Quality Deficiency and Open Items Tracking.
- Monitor and report on the work of the independent testing firm(s) and their subcontract work for the Contractor.
- Support oversight and review of on-site and off-site materials fabrication and inspection.
- Review construction materials testing/inspection reports for conformance to project specifications and applicable codes and standards
- Attend Bi-Weekly quality meetings with contractors and client.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Other duties assigned by the Quality Lead, Resident Engineer or Project Manager.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience in a Quality role on major transportation related projects.
- Have a working knowledge of railroad industry and various client specifications and contract management processes.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Quality Management experience on transit/rail projects.
- Quality Management Certifications are recommended.
- Knowledge of construction-related quality assurance and quality control concepts and tools. (Quality Auditing, Quality Surveillance, Inspection)
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to quality assurance and quality control on material testing and quality plan implementation.
- Ability to work on multiple construction projects simultaneously. lllinois Professional Engineer License preferred, but not required.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000-$171,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Quality Assurance Manager for our Chicago, IL office. Join our growing Construction Management Team that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
- Assist the Quality Lead in the oversight and compliance of the CM Quality Assurance Plan.
- Assist the Quality Lead in assessing CM activities to assure that they remain effective and that they continue to meet the needs of the client
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of activities performed by contractors for conformance with the contract documents and industry standards.
- Assess contractor quality control and quality assurance documentation to ensure that it is being recorded, controlled, maintained, distributed, and retained in accordance with the client’s standards and requirements.
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation of a Monthly Project Quality Audit Report
- Assist the Quality Lead in preparation and execution of Quality Audits of the Contractor.
- Assist the Quality Lead in monitoring all documentation related to the issuance and tracking/closing of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s), and Quality Deficiency and Open Items Tracking.
- Monitor and report on the work of the independent testing firm(s) and their subcontract work for the Contractor.
- Support oversight and review of on-site and off-site materials fabrication and inspection.
- Review construction materials testing/inspection reports for conformance to project specifications and applicable codes and standards
- Attend Bi-Weekly quality meetings with contractors and client.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Other duties assigned by the Quality Lead, Resident Engineer or Project Manager.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 7 years' experience in a Quality role on major transportation related projects.
- Have a working knowledge of railroad industry and various client specifications and contract management processes.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Preferred Qualifications
- Quality Management experience on transit/rail projects.
- Quality Management Certifications are recommended.
- Knowledge of construction-related quality assurance and quality control concepts and tools. (Quality Auditing, Quality Surveillance, Inspection)
- Knowledge of policies and procedures related to quality assurance and quality control on material testing and quality plan implementation.
- Ability to work on multiple construction projects simultaneously. lllinois Professional Engineer License preferred, but not required.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000-$171,100
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Who's Hiring
- Tempus18
- OSI18
- DuCharme, McMillen & Associates9
- WSP5
- Adyen5
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Technology & Software
- Government & Public Sector
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
QA Lead Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a qa lead job in Chicago?
Target Chicago's fintech corridor along LaSalle Street, the Fulton Market tech cluster, and the healthcare IT firms anchored near the Medical District. Employers here lean toward candidates who can run structured regression cycles, coordinate with offshore QA teams, and communicate defect metrics to non-technical stakeholders. Hands-on experience with Agile sprints and tools like Jira or TestRail gives local candidates a clear edge over applicants who only list manual testing.
Which companies hire qa leads in Chicago?
Employers hiring qa leads in Chicago right now include Tempus, OSI, and DuCharme, McMillen & Associates, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Chicago's market skews toward mid-size SaaS companies, large financial services firms, and regional health systems, all of which maintain in-house QA teams rather than relying entirely on outsourced testing.
Are there remote qa lead jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: qa lead positions that are primarily desk-based, such as test planning, defect triage, and team coordination, convert to remote more readily than roles requiring hands-on hardware or device testing. About 58% of qa lead openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with the strongest remote options concentrated in software and fintech rather than manufacturing or medical-device firms.
How can I get a qa lead job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic path is moving up from a QA analyst or software tester role at one of Chicago's many mid-size SaaS or fintech companies, where smaller QA teams create natural promotion opportunities. Chicago employers in insurance tech and digital health frequently hire junior analysts and develop them internally. Building familiarity with automation frameworks like Selenium or Playwright and earning a certification such as ISTQB Foundation distinguishes entry-level candidates in a competitive local market.
Which industries hire the most qa leads in Chicago?
Most qa lead openings in Chicago sit in Education, Staffing & Recruiting, and Technology & Software, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Chicago's identity as a hub for financial technology, enterprise software, and large hospital networks means those sectors consistently need experienced qa leads to govern release quality across complex, regulated product environments.
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