Job Title: Project Quality Manager (Mechanical)
Company: Loenbro, LLC
Business Unit/Department: Loenbro Midwest
Location: Ellendale, North Dakota (Onsite)
Reports to: Director of Quality Control
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
About Loenbro
Loenbro is a trusted, long-term construction lifecycle partner to thousands of customers across the U.S. Our market spans all industries, and our service offerings include Critical Electrical, Mechanical & Structural, Soft Crafts, Inspection, Underground Maintenance and Installation, and Fabrication. Our expertise lies in simplifying the complex and establishing long-standing relationships with our partners. We have a national presence but a local approach—every customer benefits from our capabilities and our care.
At Loenbro, we don’t just offer jobs—we build careers grounded in integrity, teamwork, excellence, and purpose. Join a team where your expertise is valued, your growth is supported, and your work helps maintain and enhance the critical infrastructure that powers communities across the nation.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated candidate to join our growing Industrial Quality team. This position will be responsible for the duties listed below along with other related functions. Familiarity with piping is a must. A team-oriented mentality and the drive to continuously improve are what set the Loenbro team at the top of the industry. This position works closely with related engineering, construction, fabrication, and other departments to ensure that the team’s aligned goals are being met.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Weld Map Isometric drawings
- Weld & piping Inspections
- Project turnover experience
- Enter welding and inspection information into tracking tool
- Assist with pressure testing plans
- Review and File NDE/NDT Reports
- Work with NDE personnel for planning and execution of work
- Assemble and review project documentation packages
- Perform and document inspections based on drawings, specifications, and procedures to determine compliance.
- Test welders and perform weld inspections
- Review welding requirements and ensure welding procedures comply
- Create and implement Project Quality Assurance Plans
- Provide support and training to other inspectors
- Write inspection and test plans (I&TP’s)
- Committed to Loenbro’s core values and safety policies
- Plan and execute Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Reports
Other duties may be assigned as needed to support business operations.
Minimum Qualifications
Required:
- Mechanical construction experience with piping systems, structural steel, fabrication, and equipment installation.
- Current AWS CWI or ASNT VT II certification
- Strong knowledge of NDT methods with ASNT-SNT-TC-1A training/hours
- Experience generating turnover packages
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings
- Knowledge of key Industry codes and standards (ASME, AWS, ACI, AISC, NACE)
- 5+ years of Quality Control Inspector experience
- Experience working under a Quality Management Program
- Ability to communicate effectively and work in a team environment
- High organizational skills and strong verbal and written communication abilities
Physical Demands and Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment:
- Indoor office setting with controlled temperature.
- Outdoor industrial sites with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, extreme weather, uneven terrain, or other environmental factors.
- Fabrication shop with exposure to noise, dust, chemicals, or other environmental factors.
- Travel requirements: up to 10% of time.
This role requires compliance with all applicable safety regulations, personal protective equipment (PPE) requirements, and Loenbro's Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) policies.
Benefits
Loenbro offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and rewards to those who join our team:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
- Life and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Benefits eligibility may vary based on employment classification and hours worked.
Guided by Core Values (LEAD), grounded in grit and a commitment to excellence, Loenbro betters our families, customers, and local communities. If you’re ready to be part of a company that LEADS by:
- Living with Integrity
- Exceeding Expectations
- Acting with Urgency
- Delivering Excellence
…we want to hear from you.
Loenbro is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Skills Required
- Mechanical construction experience with piping systems, structural steel, fabrication, and equipment installation
- Current AWS CWI or ASNT VT II certification
- Strong knowledge of NDT methods with ASNT-SNT-TC-1A training and hours
- Experience generating project turnover packages
- Proficiency in reading and interpreting drawings
- Knowledge of ASME, AWS, ACI, AISC, and NACE codes and standards
- At least 5 years of Quality Control Inspector experience
- Experience working under a Quality Management Program
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong organizational, verbal communication, and written communication skills
Loenbro Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Loenbro and has not been reviewed or approved by Loenbro.
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Retirement Support — Retirement Support: Retirement matching up to 4% with Safe Harbor vesting and eligibility after 90 days is highlighted as a meaningful benefit. Feedback suggests this feature stands out within an otherwise solid package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Strong & Reliable Incentives: Overtime and per diem availability are often cited as avenues to materially boost earnings. Feedback suggests these earning levers can make compensation attractive for skilled or field roles willing to work long hours.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave & Time Off Breadth: PTO accrual begins immediately and some roles note holiday pay. These time-off elements contribute to a benefits package that appears competitive on paper.
Loenbro Insights
What We Do
Loenbro provides comprehensive industrial and mission-critical services, including new construction, maintenance, fabrication, electrical, data-center, insulation, scaffolding, pipeline, heat-treatment, and inspection solutions. It delivers turnkey support for energy, manufacturing, mining, federal, and infrastructure projects across the U.S. Its capabilities also include critical electrical work, process piping, structural and civil services, steel fabrication, underground pipeline installation and maintenance, and soft-craft services such as painting and fireproofing.
