Field Quality Director

GMF Steel Group

Field Quality Director observing and inspecting GMF projects for compliance in safety, quality, and efficiency. Leading inspections and liaising between project teams at GMF Steel Group.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeLakeland • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $125,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Observe, inspect, and provide reports on GMF projects for compliance with plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, installation and construction methods.
Perform structural & miscellaneous steel welding and erection inspections.
Perform surveying and dimensional checks.
Work with field crews for in-process inspections.
Provide recommendations or necessary changes to the project team.
Provide surveillance at project sites and assist project team in problem resolution.
Review and maintain qualification and performance records.
Follow, maintain, and improve GMF's AISC Certification Program.
Liaise between Shop, Detailing, Purchasing, and Project Teams to maintain quality AISC standards.
Certify that all welders have met qualification and performance requirements.
Review change orders, modifications, RFIs, and submittals.
Monitor project’s schedule.
Review and ensure QA and safety plans are adhered to by the site personnel.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CWI Certification preferred.
Ability to read structural steel drawings.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently.
Willingness to travel overnight, approximately 30-50 days a year, and work overtime when needed.
Familiar with AWS D1.1, D1.3, AISC Chapter N, and RCSC.
Comfortable working at heights and using 100% tie-off.
Experience working at heights and maneuvering structural steel.
Capable of lifting at least 40 lbs.
Bilingual a plus.
Structural steel welding/ironworking experience preferred.
Familiar with structural steel tolerances.
Experience writing reports and using excel.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program
Paid Time Off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Structural Steel DrawingsWelding InspectionDimensional ChecksProject MonitoringChange Order ReviewSafety Plan AdherenceSteel TolerancesField InspectionProblem ResolutionPerformance Record Maintenance

Soft Skills

Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationIndependent WorkTeam CollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications

CWI Certification