Quality Assurance Leader

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don't just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We're helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation. Join our team of mining professionals and you'll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You'll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement. Your Opportunity Stantec is seeking a leader with construction field experience to oversee construction quality assurance (QA) on potential mining projects in the Arizona Area. After being onboarded, this person may have the opportunity to work on various sites, leading a team that verifies that construction contractor's work is in accordance with design specifications while working alongside the client. You may need to support and reside on various sites and may spend time in the Stantec offices. Qualified candidates will have relevant field experience and familiar with construction work such as: (civil, structural, mechanical, piping, welding, electrical, instrumentation, mine shafts, headframes, conveyance, hoist houses, to name a few) As a leader you will have daily interaction with the client, the Stantec team, the workers, the general contractor/s and subcontractors. Work shift is yet to be determined. We are seeking candidates that reside in or near Arizona or are willing to relocate or can travel to remote site locations and the PMO offices. Your Key Responsibilities

• Provide mentorship during the progression of the project respective to a Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITP's), on boarding of construction contractors and their project specific quality plan.
• Identify problems, deficiencies, and deviations from the design, drawings, and code and participate of required mitigations and dispositions.
• Potential traversing on steep slope conditions.
• Provide reporting and attend daily, weekly, and monthly meetings. Technical writing as required.
• Familiar with non-destructive inspection techniques and review methods.
• Interacting and contributing and directing were needed, with other team members.
• Understanding and assisting with the as-build program and will be required to be able to navigate drawings, and 3D model programs.
• Assisting with RFI responses as required and to administer NCRs.
• Provide preconstruction support, review owner and construction contractor documents, implement and manage work and construction contractor/s during the construction phase with construction management services.
• Always support a safe work environment as a leader.
• Ensure contractor compliance with plans and specifications
• Be able to interface between client, contractor, oversight representatives, regulatory agencies, utility stakeholders, etc.
• Review daily inspection reports for completeness and accuracy, review material test reports (MTR's), concrete strength / break tests, etc. for compliance with specifications
• Support Testing, Mechanical Completion, Commissioning, and Start Up activities performed by others
• Manage the post-construction phase, preparing and submitting final deliverables. Your Capabilities and Credentials
• Experience in mining and heavy industrial setting
• Experience working as a client resource and overseeing General Contractors
• Experience with safety procedures in SIMOPs project conditions.
• Experience managing Quality Control, Assurance, and Inspection Services
• Experience in supporting project testing, commissioning, and start-up activities
• Exhibit strong communication, coordination and presentation skills Education and Experience
• Exposure of 10 years of experience in Quality.
• Generalists, trades experience, PMP's, Construction Management accredited. Not a prerequisite but an asset.

• OSHA / MSHA / HAZWOPER

  training. Not a prerequisite but an asset.
• Fall Protection Certification. Not a prerequisite but an asset.
• First Aid/CPR Asset. Not a prerequisite but an asset.
• Energy Isolation Certification. Location
• Preference given to local candidates
• Relocation and travel assistance may be applicable to highly qualified candidates not currently located in the Arizona area.
• Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time.

Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

• Pay Range:

• Locations in

CO, HI, IL, MD

& Various CA, NJ Areas

• 117,800.00
• $176,800.00 Annually

• Pay Transparency:

• In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

• Benefits Summary:

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.

Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law). Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

• Primary Location:

• United States | AZ | Phoenix

• Organization:

• 2308 E&R-US Southwest-Phoenix AZ

• Employee Status:

• Regular

• Business Justification:

• New Position

• Travel:

• Yes

• Schedule:

• Full time

• Job Posting:

• 30/04/2026 12:04:32

• Req ID:

• 1005611 \#additionalStantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.