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Field Quality Director

gmfsteel
Companygmfsteel
CategoryOperations & Admin
LocationLakeland
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
First seen14 Jul 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date)
Last verified7 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (bamboohr)
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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.