Quality Assurance Manager

About the Company

Crown stands as Europe's leading full building envelope contractor, specializing in hyperscale, mission-critical construction projects across Ireland, the UK, and mainland Europe. The company serves top-tier clients in technology, life sciences, critical infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing industries with comprehensive envelope solutions.

Role Overview

As a Quality Assurance Manager based in Frankfurt, Germany, you will be responsible for overseeing all QA activities on site for Crown's flagship project. Your focus will be on ensuring work conforms to contractual obligations, approved standards, and specifications, primarily covering roofing, cladding, curtain walling, rainscreen, and door system installations. This full-time permanent role operates on a rotation basis offering extensive hands-on site involvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and uphold the Quality Assurance framework throughout the project, ensuring full alignment with Crown's QA protocols.
• Establish and manage First-Off Checks (FOCs), Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and system build-up verifications for roofing and cladding.
• Conduct inspections and document air seal installations with photographic and written records.
• Manage the three-stage handover process: W1 (Works Complete), W2 (Snagging), and W3 (Close-Out), with diligent tracking of zone statuses.
• Collaborate daily with Project Managers, Site Managers and client QA teams to identify and mitigate risks and delays proactively.
• Maintain comprehensive QA records within Procore, including photos, inspection reports, and approvals.
• Drive continual improvement initiatives through lessons learned and subcontractor quality assessments.
• Participate in coordination and progress meetings alongside Main Contractor and Client representatives.
• Safeguard Crown’s contractual position by ensuring accurate documentation retention.
• Perform additional reasonable duties as required.

Candidate Profile

• Possess 3 to 5 years of site-based QA/QC experience in construction, preferably within building envelope sectors.
• Solid technical expertise in roofing, cladding, curtain walling and façade system application.
• Proficiency in using QA software such as Procore or equivalents.
• Quality Management certifications like CQE, CQM, or similar are advantageous.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with a proactive problem-solving mindset.
• Strong organizational capabilities and effective communication skills, adept at working with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Must hold a valid driving license.
• Willingness to function on a rotation-based schedule.
• Currently residing in Europe with eligibility to work within the EU.
• Knowledge of BIM and cutting-edge construction technologies is a plus.

Benefits Package

• Attractive salary matched to experience and skills.
• Opportunity for travel and involvement in major construction assignments across Europe.
• Inclusive benefits including company pension plan, private healthcare, and employee support programmes.
• Support for continued education and career advancement.
• Clear advancement pathways and a culture that values diligence, learning, and mutual respect.