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About us:

Consertus is an AI-native global capital program management and advisory firm that combines deep industry expertise with advanced digital capabilities to deliver smarter, faster, and more sustainable outcomes. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, and supported by a team of more than 1,500 professionals, we help clients plan, deliver, and optimize complex capital programs across the full project lifecycle.

Our integrated capabilities span advisory, digital solutions, engineering and design, and program delivery, enabling organizations to navigate complexity, mitigate risk, and achieve strategic objectives. We serve a diverse range of industries, including aviation, transportation, transit, water, healthcare, energy, education, government, commercial real estate, life sciences, and technology.

At Consertus, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We foster a collaborative, flexible, and inclusive environment where individuals can grow, develop their skills, and make a meaningful impact. Together, we’re transforming the way the world is planned, built, and delivered.

About this Role:

We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance (QA) Manager based out of Seattle, WA. The QA Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing quality management programs for aviation capital construction projects. The position ensures that design and construction activities comply with contract documents, Port standards, building codes, FAA requirements, safety regulations, and industry best practices. The QA Manager works closely with project managers, construction managers, contractors, consultants, testing laboratories, and airport stakeholders to deliver high-quality facilities and infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and administer project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) programs for airport capital improvement projects.
• Review and approve contractor quality management plans, inspection plans, testing procedures, and commissioning strategies.
• Monitor construction activities to verify compliance with plans, specifications, building codes, FAA Advisory Circulars, and Port standards.
• Coordinate and oversee field inspections, materials testing, special inspections, commissioning, and acceptance testing.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), deficiency logs, corrective action plans, and quality issue resolution.
• Conduct construction audits and quality assessments to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Review submittals, requests for information (RFIs), mockups, shop drawings, and turnover documentation for quality compliance.
• Verify completion of punch-list items and support project closeout and asset turnover processes.
• Analyze quality performance metrics and prepare reports for project leadership and executive stakeholders.
• Collaborate with airport operations, maintenance, airlines, tenants, designers, and contractors to minimize impacts to ongoing airport operations.
• Support contract compliance monitoring and contractor performance evaluations.
• Promote continuous improvement practices and lessons learned across the Port's capital development program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 9+ years of progressive experience in construction quality management, construction management, engineering, or capital project delivery.
• Experience delivering complex aviation, transportation, infrastructure, or public sector projects.
• Working knowledge of FAA requirements, commissioning processes, building codes, and construction testing procedures.
• Strong experience with contractor oversight, root cause analysis, document control, and quality auditing.
• Professional certifications such as CCM, PE, PMP, CQM-C, CMQ/OE, or ICC certifications are preferred.

Desired Competencies

• Construction quality management
• Contract administration
• Inspection and testing oversight
• Commissioning and turnover
• Risk management
• Stakeholder coordination
• Technical writing and reporting
• Process improvement
• Airport and aviation project delivery

Compensation Range:

Compensation range based on skills, education, experience and geographic location: $155,000 - $194,000

Working Hours:

Full time; on-site

What’s In It For You:

• Comprehensive core benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Employer-paid life and disability coverage
• A wide range of voluntary benefits, including pet insurance, pre-paid legal, hospitalization, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Day-one eligibility for 401(k), featuring a 3% safe harbor contribution and a 50% match on the 4th and 5th percent deferred
• Generous time off, including 10 paid holidays, and a PTO plan that starts at 15 days annually, growing up to 25 days with tenure
• Access to Consertus Academy for continuous learning and development

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Consertus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected status.