Quality Control Manager (QCM) - Cape Canaveral

Description

Position Summary

The Quality Control Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the success of field projects. This position involves overseeing and thoroughly documenting the quality control program to ensure compliance with contract requirements and established best practices. A major responsibility includes identifying areas for operational improvement and enhancing customer satisfaction. The goal is to drive project performance and outcomes that meet or exceed expectations. 

Essential Responsibilities

• Ensure on-site safety standards are maintained
• Participate in project startup and coordination meetings
• Implement and manage the Three-Phase Quality Control (QC) process, including oversight of QC Specialists, laboratory testing, and inspection activities
• Lead Preparatory and Initial Phase meetings and maintain proper documentation
• Notify appropriate parties in advance of scheduled QC meetings
• Work with the Superintendent to stop non-compliant work and coordinate corrective actions
• Prepare daily QC reports and photo documentation
• Contribute to weekly project meetings
• Review and manage submittals prior to use on site; maintain submittal register
• Maintain up-to-date as-built drawings on site
• Track testing activities and verify that all required testing meets contract specification 
• Review test reports and notify stakeholders of deficiencies with proposed corrective measures
• Participate in punch-out, pre-final, and final inspections; submit and manage punch list completion
• Ensure timely and accurate management of rework documentation
• Oversee the full submittal process for compliance and distribution
• Inspect materials and on-site work to verify contract compliance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills

• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 and site-specific compliance procedures
• Professional presentation and communication skills
• Ability to make sound decisions and follow through with accountability
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Working knowledge of construction practices, scheduling, and documentation
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities
• Strong verbal and written communication 
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Capable of producing clear and timely reports
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, or related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant construction experience, including roles such as QC Manager, Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager
• At least 2 years of experience specifically as a QC Manager
• Completion and maintenance of current “Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors” certification
• 30-hour OSHA training (to be completed within 60 days of contract start)
• 40-hour Contract Safety Awareness training (to be completed within 60 days of contract start)
• Must be able to pass a security background check for work on designated federal sites
  

Reporting Structure

• Reports to: Project Manager or Quality Director, depending on assignment
• May include supervisory responsibilities based on project needs
   

Travel Requirements

• 80–100% travel required
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for company vehicle insurance
• Must pass background checks to access secure job sites

Physical Requirements

This position requires work in both field and office settings.

Field Work:

• Exposure to active construction environments, including moving machinery and outdoor weather conditions (heat, cold, humidity, inclement weather)
• Noise levels may be high due to equipment operation.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 40 lbs repeatedly
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, and bending throughout the workday 

Office Work:

• Sedentary duties in a climate-controlled environment with moderate noise levels
• Regular use of computers and office equipment (phones, copiers, printers 
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
• Occasional lifting of items up to 15 lbs, such as packages and supplies