The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western
Leading family‑owned general contractor & design‑builder delivering major infrastructure, water, transportation and industrial projects.
Leads implementation and improvement of quality management systems for construction projects.
11 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years)
Full Time
Asheville, NC
Onsite
Company Size
8,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design‑Build
Finance
Planning
Build
Operate
Maintain
Sector Specialisms
Bridges
Water Treatment and Desalination Plants
Wastewater Treatment Plants
Transportation
Highways
Sewer and Waste
Water Supply
Mass Transit and Rails
Role
Description
quality management
inspection planning
kpi monitoring
risk management
test plans
client relations
Maintains relationships with owners, Clients, subcontractors, design partners and stakeholders to support project partnering and issue resolution.
Responsible for leading and managing quality processes such as work planning, pre-activity meetings, material management, Quality Incident Reports, Lesson Sharing and follow-up inspections.
Industry certifications for testing and inspection as required to review and certify that the test, inspection, and procedures satisfy requirements
Quality champion for a project or multiple projects, responsible for the quality management duties including quality of the works, material management, documentation and close-out to ensure safe, quality, efficient, effective and profitable project execution.
Establishes, monitors and reports on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as QIRs for project teams to ensure continuous improvement. Analyzes project KPIs, evaluates trends and provides improvement strategies.
Supports Site Safety to ensure that projects are completed in accordance with established safety procedures, requirements and goals.
Creates and implements project specific inspection and test plans, quality control plans and other procedures as necessary. Additionally, supports with material specification review such as concrete mix design, thermal control and other quality specialized elements.
Responsible for risk management strategy that helps projects improve profitability by reducing risk and improving efficiency via process management and risk mitigation.
Directs inspection, testing and documentation of the works. Schedules inspection and testing with coordination between operations, consultants, material laboratories and Client.
Coaches, mentors and trains entire project staff in quality management principles, procedures and project-specific requirements. Serves as mentor and coach to Quality staff to advance their careers at Walsh and improve retention.
Monitors project quality costs including resources while working to better as-bid budgets. Provides feedback to optimize project billing returns, risk reporting and testing accuracy, while protecting Walsh from claim exposure. Monitors and reports rework costs via QIR system.
Routinely audits project quality programs seeking continuous improvement utilizing Project QC Evaluation and other auditing tools. Provides feedback to Operations and Quality Management of major QIRs, project team relationships, owner/client perceptions, and overall quality management recurring non-conformances.
Requirements
aec degree
nicet
usace cert
qcm level1
7+ yrs
communication
AEC Bachelor’s degree is preferred or equivalent related field experience with International Code Counsel, NICET, etc. Current certification required
Knowledge of standards, specifications and publications of job related duties
USACE/NAVFAC/NRC Construction Quality Management certification preferred but not required
Creative and innovative problem-solving environment
Level 1 QCM
Minimum 7 years of AEC experience, with 3 years preferred in a Quality role
Good communication skills, critical thinking and problem solving abilities, and ability to prioritize, organize and manage time
Benefits
Opportunities for growth, training, and development
Supportive, communicative managers who reward hard work
Opportunities to work and live all over the United States
Established as a small carpentry shop, laying the foundation for a contracting powerhouse.
$4B Revenue
Annual Revenues
Achieves over $4 billion in annual revenue with no corporate debt.
$750M Fleet
Equipment Investment
Operates a $750 million equipment fleet supporting 8,000 professionals.
Top 2 Ranked
Construction Ranking
Consistently ranked among the top 2 U.S. firms in water treatment, bridge, transportation, and hydro-power construction.
Branches under Walsh Construction, Archer Western, and Walsh Canada span North America, delivering regional and trans-border projects.
Projects range from highways, bridges, transit, water, and wastewater plants to airports, hospitals, data centers, industrial facilities, and high-rise buildings.
Innovators in BIM, lean construction, and modular/mass-timber work, with notable projects like the $1.3 billion LAX Tom Bradley terminal and North America’s largest Passive House.
A unique tradition: embedding Miraculous Medals in the first concrete pour since the 1960s, symbolizing safety and faith at project inception.
Culture + Values
Safety: We are committed to providing a safe work environment where everyone is empowered to make safety a top priority.
Integrity: We conduct business with the highest ethical standards and always do the right thing, even when no one is looking.
Excellence: We strive for excellence in everything we do, delivering high-quality projects that exceed client expectations.
Innovation: We foster a culture of innovation, embracing new ideas, technologies, and processes to continuously improve.
Collaboration: We work together as one team to achieve shared goals, respecting diverse perspectives and contributing to the success of the organization.
Environment + Sustainability
By 2050
Net-Zero Goal
Target year for achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Committed to sustainability through energy-efficient practices, waste reduction, and green building certifications like LEED.
Integrates sustainable design and construction practices into projects to reduce environmental impacts and enhance building performance.
Has set measurable goals to reduce energy consumption, waste, and carbon emissions across its operations.
Inclusion & Diversity
20% workforce
Women Representation
Targeted recruitment and career development programs are in place to increase the representation of women.
Committed to creating a workplace where all employees can thrive.
Offers leadership development programs for underrepresented groups.
Promotes diverse recruitment efforts.
Provides mentoring and professional development opportunities to foster inclusion across all levels.