Quality Manager

About Us
J. Benton Construction, LLC is more than a construction company—we are a team of builders committed to delivering exceptional project experiences while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our mission is to be recognized as one of the leading construction companies in the Caribbean through an unwavering focus on customer service, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors. This collaboration allows us to leverage shared expertise, complementary strengths, and national-level resources to deliver best-in-class projects throughout the region.
We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home and to build projects that make a lasting impact on our community—while offering our employees meaningful careers with opportunities to grow.
Position Description
The Quality Manager is responsible for leading and implementing project quality systems across assigned projects. This role serves as a technical, field, and administrative resource, partnering with Project Managers, Superintendents, clients, designers, manufacturers, and trade partners to establish quality standards, mitigate risk, and ensure successful execution of Site-Specific Quality Management Plans (SSQMPs).
The Quality Manager plays a critical role in defect prevention, continuous improvement, documentation compliance, and delivery of high-quality construction outcomes from preconstruction through closeout.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement Site-Specific Quality Management Plans (SSQMPs) with project teams, and monitor ongoing adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
Facilitate project lessons-learned processes and integrate outcomes into SSQMPs, Quality Pre-Operational Meetings, and field execution strategies.
Train project teams and subcontractors on quality initiatives, procedures, and tool utilization (e.g., Procore templates, guides, and checklists).
Perform field checks and work-in-place reviews by conducting jobsite walks, reviewing documents/specifications, and supporting field checklists to prevent deficiencies and rework.
Participate in constructability reviews and advise teams on high-risk and repeatable scopes/assemblies to improve installation quality and coordination.
Coordinate mock-ups and initial/first-installation reviews by tracking requirements, reviewing installation instructions, and documenting quality guideposts for execution.
Lead quality pre-operational meeting readiness by developing agendas, compiling required documentation, coordinating SMEs, and attending high-risk scope meetings as directed.
Verify incoming materials prior to installation by supporting material review/acceptance processes and resolving nonconforming material issues with stakeholders.
Drive deficiency management and turnover readiness by tracking items, coordinating corrective actions, and supporting punch list, closeout, and turnover plans with all stakeholders.
Review contracts/specifications for quality requirements and advance corporate quality initiatives by capturing feedback, analyzing trends, and contributing to process improvements that reduce rework.
Essential Skills & Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong initiative and problem-solving abilities; able to self-prioritize and multi-task across multiple projects
Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals
Understanding of construction quality systems, inspections, and the Three Phases of Control
Ability to effectively manage diverse groups and teams, including outside testing agencies and subject matter experts/specialists
Collaborative, team-oriented approach with strong stakeholder management skills
Motivated and driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; disciplined documentation habits
Demonstrated commitment to jobsite safety and compliance requirements
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Building Science, or related field, or equivalent experience
7–10 years of experience as a Superintendent, Quality Control Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, Construction Manager, Architect, Consulting Engineer, Quality Inspector, or similar
OSHA 30 certification
Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification
Familiar with the requirements of EM 385-1-1 and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance and sustainability.
Proven experience leading, training, and directing the work of others
Preferred Experience (includes, but is not limited to):
Experience supporting federal, institutional, healthcare, aviation, or other complex commercial projects
Experience coordinating third-party inspections, testing agencies, and commissioning teams
Familiarity with BIM/VDC coordination and quality-related model review workflows
Experience supporting owner audits, regulatory reviews, or certification processes
Knowledge of LEED or building performance programs
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and sun exposure
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods
Ability to navigate active construction sites with changing ground conditions and elevations
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to safely use ladde

Employment type
Salaried

Work arrangement
No