CommissioningConstructionEnergy and InfrastructureQuality Assurance and Quality ControlWater and Wastewater Treatment
Useful technologies
CxAlloyMicrosoft Office SuiteProcore
Preferred qualifications
Field of studyEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Structural Engineering
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Original posting
About You:
Are you passionate about quality and precision in construction projects? Do you thrive on ensuring compliance with rigorous standards while managing timelines and budgets? If the answer is, “Yes!” then we have an opportunity that will impress you. Who are we? We are ARCO, a Family of Construction Companies.
ARCO/Murray National Construction is currently seeking an experienced Quality Manager to join our Energy and Infrastructure team in Downers Grove, IL. Our Energy and Infrastructure team specializes in delivering complex, turnkey projects nationwide across markets including power, water and wastewater treatment, renewable energy, and other infrastructure-intensive sectors. At ARCO, every associate is empowered to drive their success. Quality Managers at ARCO play a key role in supporting project teams from preconstruction through turnover, helping ensure work is executed right the first time, documentation is maintained, and quality expectations are upheld in the field and across project partners. Each Quality Manager has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on project performance, client satisfaction, and the long-term success of our work.
A Day in the Life:
Develop and implement QA/QC plans for assigned projects
Project types include Controlled Environments Agriculture, Waste-to-Value, Manufacturing, Power Generation and Storge, and Water and Wastewater Treatment
Conduct site inspections and verify compliance with specifications and codes
Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors on quality standards across multiple projects
Manage documentation of inspections, testing, and corrective actions
Lead quality-related meetings and provide updates to stakeholders
Ensure adherence to safety and regulatory requirements
Identify and resolve quality issues proactively
Assist in training project teams on QA/QC best practices
Act as the bridge between design and construction teams; coordinate system design and installation with clients, subcontractors, and equipment vendors in a way that ensures the seamless turnover of a controlled environment project
Serve as the technical engineering resource for the project team
Effectively convey information to onsite superintendents and subcontractors using employee’s knowledge of the project’s systems
Necessary Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred or 4 years of Technical education, or equivalent field experience in QAQC or Commissioning
5–10 years of experience in QA/QC within Industrial or Water Treatment construction
Ability to travel to project sites approximately 25% of the time
Strong knowledge of construction codes, standards, and inspection processes
Prior experience with Cast-in-Place Concrete system is required
Experience with Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems required
Proficiency with construction/commissioning software such as Procore and CxAlloy a plus
Certifications such as CQM, ASQ, CxA, or PMP a plus
Familiar with construction practices and principles
Highly entrepreneurial and self-motivated, with the ability to successfully work on own
Excellent problem-solving skills, with an adaptable and flexible style in working with different types of individuals
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
What We Can Offer You:
We are dedicated to the well-being of our associates and are proud to be consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work. Our compensation and benefits package not only supports our associates and their families but benefits local communities and communities around the world.
Industry-leading performance-based bonus program
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Traditional and Roth 401k
Company supported relocation
Tuition reimbursement for associates
Scholarship for associates’ children up to $28,000 per child
1-month paid sabbatical after every five years of employment, plus $5,000 for travel
1-week paid volunteer leave each year
100% charitable match
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
Paid parental leave
At ARCO, our first core value is to treat people fairly and do the right thing. We are committed to building and sustaining a culture that supports diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
From recruiting, training, and hiring practices to selecting our subcontractors, we understand that diversity of all those involved in the construction process enhances our ability to deliver the best solutions to our customers. We hire the best and the brightest from across the country – constructing a team of experts in architecture, design, engineering, project management, and business services.
MAKE YOUR MOVE
We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing, privately-owned companies in America, celebrating over 30 years of experience as design-build experts. We have completed over 7,500 design-build projects nationwide. We ranked #9 on ENR’s Design-Build Firms list and #34 on ENR's Top 400 Contractors list of 2026. Most importantly, our clients like us, trust us, and want to do business with us. We are looking for people with the same enthusiasm, passion, and respect for the hard work that brought us to where we are today. Are you a person who can make a difference at ARCO? If the answer is “Yes!” we look forward to meeting you.
ARCO does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from ARCO’s Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. ARCO will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers. Agencies must have a fully executed vendor agreement in place as well as written approval to submit candidates from an ARCO TA Manager for a specific position before submitting candidates.