David Noble
Senior QA Lead
Irving,TX
Summary
Experienced and results-driven Senior Quality Assurance Construction Inspector with over 7 years of proven field and leadership experience in large-scale transportation and airfield projects. Recognized as a key contributor to project delivery teams, accountable for construction management oversight, contractor coordination, QA staff supervision, and project-level decision-making. Adept at ensuring compliance, managing field documentation, and delivering high-quality construction outcomes through collaboration with project stakeholders, owners, and regulatory agencies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Senior Quality Assurance Lead
Foster CM Group/ DFW International Airport
Grapevine, Texas
11.2018 - 06.2025
- Mentored junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
- Cultivated strong relationships with stakeholders through transparent communication regarding project status updates.
- Directed and executed construction quality assurance programs for major airfield infrastructure projects, ensuring full compliance with project specifications, codes, and FAA standards.
- Acted as a recognized-in-charge representative for CM delivery, overseeing contractor work, performing inspections, issuing field directives, and resolving quality-related issues.
- Supervised and mentored QA inspectors, ensuring performance standards, documentation accuracy, and adherence to construction best practices.
- Made field-level decisions in collaboration with owners, engineers, and contractors to mitigate risks, maintain schedules, and deliver project goals.
- Maintained and reviewed inspection reports, RFIs, non-conformance logs, and quality tracking tools.
- Facilitated daily coordination with stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and airport project managers to ensure delivery alignment and safety compliance.
Program Control - Cost Analysis
Foster CM Group/ DFW International Airport
Grapevine, Texas
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Directed financial planning and cost control functions across major airfield construction projects, assuming accountability for cost performance and contributing to overall project delivery strategy.
- Oversaw and guided project cost controls, including budget forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting, to ensure timely and accurate financial insights for project executives and construction managers.
- Led coordination between cost analysts, project managers, and engineering teams to validate estimates, implement cost mitigation strategies, and influence project scope alignment with financial objectives.
- Established and enforced program-wide cost control measures, including cost tracking systems, budget dashboards, and performance reporting to senior leadership.
- Participated as a lead cost representative in contract administration and procurement, reviewing bid packages, negotiating pricing, and ensuring contractor compliance with financial and performance standards.
Quality Control Inspector
Acadia Construction Services / Aerotek Staffing
Grapevine, TX
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Inspected incoming and outgoing materials for accuracy and quality.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Conducted thorough inspections of ongoing construction activities, ensuring compliance with blueprints, specifications, and regulatory standards.
- Identified deficiencies and coordinated corrective actions with contractors and site leadership.
- Maintained construction logs and contributed to project documentation reviews to support compliance and QA milestones.
- Engaged directly with contractors and field crews to promote understanding of QA expectations and site-specific safety standards.
- Supported the implementation of project-level QA/QC plans and monitored field test results to validate material and workmanship quality.
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Arkansas University
Magnolia, Arkansas06-2011
Skills
Construction quality assurance and control
Supervision of field QA staff
Blueprint and specification interpretation
Stakeholder coordination
Communication and leadership
Certification
OSHA 30
Faa Projects Covered
- CTA Expansion Terminal C Pier, $431M
- CTA Expansion Terminal A Pier, 360M
- 17R/35L Runway Rehabilitation, $300M
- Terminal D Expansion, $218M
- East Airfield Lighting Vault, $136M
- Southwest-End-Around Taxiway, $61M
- Airfield Pavement Remediation, $46M
Software And Tools
- Microsoft Suite
- Power BI
- Bluebeam
- Procore
- Autodesk Build
- Autodesk BIM 360
- SharePoint
- Primavera P6
Timeline
Program Control - Cost Analysis
Foster CM Group/ DFW International Airport
02.2022 - 02.2023
Senior Quality Assurance Lead
Foster CM Group/ DFW International Airport
11.2018 - 06.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Acadia Construction Services / Aerotek Staffing
07.2016 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Arts -
Southern Arkansas University