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About the Role

GFT is seeking a Quality Lead to join our Construction Services Group. This role involves building a comprehensive QC/QA team, recruiting staff, bidding new projects, and managing the QA team during daily operations, working closely with contractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Create and Implement the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP) aligned with corporate standards, contract requirements, and regulatory frameworks.
• Integrate quality requirements into project execution plans and contractor documentation.
• Conduct supplier and subcontractor audits to verify compliance with ISO 9001 and project-specific standards.
• Review and approve quality documentation, including Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and material certifications.
• Lead risk-based quality planning and ensure early identification of non-conformances.
• Oversee inspection and testing activities during construction and fabrication.
• Ensure traceability, documentation, and record-keeping of all quality-related activities.
• Manage the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, root cause analysis, and corrective/preventive actions.
• Liaise with the client’s quality representatives, independent verification bodies, and regulatory agencies.
• Support engineering, procurement, and construction teams in implementing consistent quality practices.
• Provide clear communication and reporting of quality performance to senior project management.
• Implement lessons-learned and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a “right first time” culture through training, awareness, and performance feedback.
• Drive innovation in quality tools, processes, and technologies.
• Act as Team Leader to manage field inspection team and interface with contractor and client QA/QC teams.
• Plan and conduct Quality Control meetings, including preparatory and initial meetings and weekly QA/QC meetings.
• Distribute preparatory and initial meetings checklist to the Owner within twenty-four (24) hours after the respective meetings.
• Perform follow up meetings and distribute checklist accordingly.
• Provide field reports and other Quality Control documentation (meeting minutes, etc.).
• Meet all quality control requirements as indicated in each Contract Specification Sections.
• Keep track of submittal logs and coordinate with Owner and Engineer to promptly resolve quality control issues.
• Review all submittals per contract requirements and resolve issues with subcontractors promptly to meet Schedule.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer designation in Ontario.
• Experience acting as “Engineer of Record” for Bridges and Structures.
• Must possess a driver’s license to fulfill the essential functions of the position.

Skills

• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence and coach cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail and integrity under pressure.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Proficient with Construction Management software (ProCore, BlueBeam, Fieldwire, etc…).

Location

• Northern Greater Toronto Area
• Newmarket
• Uxbridge

Work Type

• Hybrid
• Full-Time

Experience Level

• 15+ years experience

Education Level

• Degree in Related Field Preferred

Salary/Compensations

• $110,000.00 - $160,000.00

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

About the Company

• At GFT, we’re not just engineering the future; we’re meticulously building it. Our comprehensive suite of construction and program management services reflects our unwavering commitment to excellence, safety, innovation, and sustainability. Our construction management services are the cornerstone of our commitment to transforming communities and enhancing lives. We oversee every construction phase to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest safety and quality standards.
• At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life.
• We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.
• Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together, we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.
• GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™

Equal Opportunity

• GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.