How to hire a project quality manager

How to hire a project quality manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step project quality manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a project quality manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new project quality manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your project quality manager job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a project quality manager for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a project quality manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a project quality manager that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of project quality manager salaries for various roles:

   Type of Project Quality Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Project Quality Manager	Industrial production managers oversee the daily operations of manufacturing and related plants. They coordinate, plan, and direct the activities used to create a wide range of goods, such as cars, computer equipment, or paper products.	$40-76
   Quality Assurance Supervisor	A quality assurance supervisor oversees and leads the quality control operations within a manufacturing plant or similar establishment. They are primarily responsible for crafting and implementing policies that prioritize the efficiency of products or services, supervising and evaluating the performances of the workforce, and setting standards and procedures that align not just with the goals of the company, but the national and international level of production standards... Show more	$22-45
   Quality Supervisor	A quality supervisor is a professional who manages and implements the quality assurance and control systems of a company to ensure the proper execution of products and customer satisfaction. Quality supervisors oversee a team of quality control analysts and train them on the latest product standards... Show more	$20-40

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Project Management
   • Continuous Improvement
   • Project Quality
   • Process Improvement
   • Quality Improvement
   • ISO
   • Sigma
   • Quality Issues
   • Corrective Action
   • Air Dispersion Modeling
   • Quality Management System
   • Data Collection
   • Quality Program
   • CMS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the development and compilation of PPAP documentation per internal and customer requirements.
   • Manage initial USDA regulatory visits, working collaboratively with USDA inspectors leading audit preparation and follow-up activities and reports.
   • Maintain current knowledge of FDA, ISO, (including risk management), and industry requirements.
   • Advise QA and manufacturing department staff and deploy quality standard management tools to assist in meeting quality objectives.
   • Deliver projects on time and within quality scope requirements and commitments to the regulatory governing body (FDA).
   • Prepare project departments for company ISO certification.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your project quality manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A project quality manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a project quality manager in Ohio may be lower than in Alaska, and an entry-level project quality manager usually earns less than a senior-level project quality manager. Additionally, a project quality manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average project quality manager salary

   $116,803yearly

   $56.16 hourly rate

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   Entry-level project quality manager salary

   $85,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average project quality manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$162,233	$78
   2	Texas	$132,303	$64
   3	Washington	$125,435	$60
   4	Nevada	$120,829	$58
   5	Connecticut	$112,220	$54
   6	New Jersey	$112,063	$54
   7	Massachusetts	$109,135	$52
   8	Michigan	$103,828	$50
   9	New York	$103,178	$50
   10	Maryland	$101,722	$49
   11	West Virginia	$99,174	$48
   12	Minnesota	$98,727	$47
   13	District of Columbia	$98,227	$47
   14	Illinois	$96,119	$46
   15	Indiana	$94,422	$45
   16	North Carolina	$88,179	$42
   17	Alabama	$87,992	$42
   18	Colorado	$87,266	$42
   19	Ohio	$83,364	$40

   Average project quality manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Tesla	$133,000	$63.94	51
   2	Lucid Motors	$127,617	$61.35	21
   3	Entegris	$126,791	$60.96	7
   4	Volvo Trucks	$123,546	$59.40	2
   5	Caterpillar	$122,331	$58.81	14
   6	Zurich	$121,186	$58.26	7
   7	eClinicalWorks	$118,955	$57.19
   8	Kelly Services	$117,631	$56.55	82
   9	Florida Power and Light	$117,461	$56.47	10
   10	Prime Healthcare	$114,672	$55.13	4
   11	Stefanini	$113,744	$54.68	14
   12	Technip USA Corporation	$112,659	$54.16
   13	Randstad North America, Inc.	$112,480	$54.08	10
   14	3D Systems	$112,457	$54.07	3
   15	Mack Trucks	$112,455	$54.06
   16	Johnson & Johnson	$112,315	$54.00	30
   17	Sanofi US	$111,165	$53.44	34
   18	Philips	$110,842	$53.29	12
   19	Fresenius Kabi	$110,685	$53.21	5
   20	Northwell Health	$110,553	$53.15	28

4. Writing a project quality manager job description

   A good project quality manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a project quality manager job description:

   Project quality manager job description example

   As an Air Quality Project Manager for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will perform a variety of services regarding atmospheric emissions from proposed processes and equipment in support of state and federal permit applications and compliance with various regulatory programs. Job duties will include performing engineering calculations, compiling permit application documents, meeting and coordinating with clients to obtain and understand project information, communicating with agency personnel, and evaluating control technologies for client facilities. This position will also include management of CEC air services projects, including scope, schedule, and budget for each project assigned.
   
   + 8 plus years consulting, compliance, or industry experience; Knowledge of various State and USEPA air quality regulations.
   
   + BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Meteorology, or related fields.
   
   + Experience with leak detection and repair, atmospheric emission inventory calculations, air permit application preparation, and pollution control technologies.
   
   + Experience managing technical air services related projects, either as a consultant or client for these services.
   + Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
   
   Here's What We'd Like to See:
   
   + Knowledge of New Source Review permitting procedures.
   
   + Familiarity with air compliance needs of the natural gas, manufacturing including steel and chemical, and/ or power industries.
   
   + Dispersion modeling experience using AERMOD.
   
   Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is consistently ranked as an Engineering News-Record Top 200 Design Firm, offering big firm opportunities with a small firm culture. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide you with the opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in our success. You will work on diverse projects while providing high quality service to our clients.
   
   In addition to offering company stock at all levels, we provide a matching 401(k), profit sharing, a performance bonus for all employees, medical dental and vision insurance, short and long term disability and tuition assistance. Join our team where your contribution matters.
   
   CEC is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
   
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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right project quality manager for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your project quality manager job on Zippia to find and recruit project quality manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit project quality managers, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new project quality manager

   Once you've selected the best project quality manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new project quality manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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