Field Quality Director
gmfsteel
| Company | gmfsteel |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Lakeland |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 14 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (bamboohr) |
Description
GMF Steel Group is looking for a high-energy, experienced Field Quality Director. The Field Quality Director is a key asset in our field operations to ensure GMF's standards of excellence are achieved in safety, quality, and efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Observe, inspect, and provide reports on GMF projects for compliance with plans and specifications regarding workmanship, materials, installation and construction methods, in accordance with AWS D1.1, D1.3, AISC Chapter N, and RCSC.
• Perform structural & miscellaneous steel welding and erection inspections in accordance with AWS, AISC, RCSC standards, and bolting.
• Perform surveying and dimensional checks.
• Work with field crews for in-process inspections.
• Provide recommendations or necessary changes to the project team regarding contract plans and specifications relative to all phases of GMF scope of work.
• Provide surveillance at project sites and assist project team in problem resolution.
• Review and maintain qualification and performance records to assure compliance.
• 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.
Qualifications:
• 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.
• Document results to validate or indicate deviations from existing standards.
• Perform bolt and weld inspections on structural steel.
• Will require “walking steel” and working at heights.
• Check and document column plumbness.
• Teach field personnel about tolerances and code requirements.
Salary:
• $125,000-$180,000
• Dependent upon experience
• Eligible for a Performance Bonus
Benefits/Perks:
• Health, Vision, Dental, Life Insurance, and a 401k Match Program
• Paid Time Off
About GMF:
• GMF Steel Group is an Inc 5000 company and one of the fastest growing Steel firms in the Southeastern US.
• GMF Steel Group is headquartered in Lakeland, Florida with offices in Tampa, Panama City and Concord, NC.
• GMF Steel Group is in Lakeland, Florida and produces over 20,000 tons of Structural Steel annually with the latest BIM fabrication technology.
• GMF Steel Group services the Southeastern US and Gulf Coast with over 300 employees across 4 offices.
• GMF Steel Group core sectors of the Structural Steel market include Amusement Parks, Sports Arenas, Office, Education, Health Care, Hospitality, Retail, and Light and Heavy Industrial projects.
• GMF incorporates the latest technology through Building Information Modeling (BIM) to integrate all facets of Steel Construction and 4-D modeling.
• GMF Steel Group is an AISC Certified Fabricator and Erector.
• GMF Steel Group takes pride in recruiting and developing the best talent through education of the latest technology and best practices.