Construction Quality Control Manager – Position Summary
Serve as the contractor’s designated Construction Quality Control Manager, responsible for overseeing and executing the Three-Phase Quality Control process (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up) in accordance with EM 385-1-1 and the project’s approved CQC Plan. This role ensures all work is performed in line with contract requirements, technical specifications, and safety standards through consistent inspections, documentation, and collaboration with the USACE Quality Assurance team.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) program and ensure full compliance with project specifications and contractual obligations.
- Organize and lead Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up meetings for each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW), maintaining all related documentation.
- Perform daily quality inspections and complete CQC Daily Reports using RMS 3.0.
- Confirm that materials, equipment, and deliveries match approved submittals and contract requirements.
- Coordinate with testing labs, third-party inspectors, and the Site Safety & Health Officer (SSHO) to maintain alignment between quality and safety efforts.
- Review shop drawings, RFIs, and submittals for accuracy and compliance prior to government review.
- Maintain up-to-date as-built drawings along with logs for deficiencies and corrective actions.
- Facilitate and record the Mutual Understanding Meeting and ongoing QC coordination meetings.
- Ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly and verified through re-inspection.
- Support onsite teams by confirming that workmanship meets established quality expectations.
- Provide training to subcontractors and field supervisors on CQC procedures, testing requirements, and documentation standards.
- Interface daily with USACE Quality Assurance representatives and government testing personnel.
- Maintain records of inspections, tests, re-inspections, and related documentation in accordance with EM 385-1-1.
- Submit recurring QC summary reports and assist with close-out documentation.
Qualifications – Required
Current USACE Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM-C) certification.At least 5 years of CQC experience on USACE or Federal construction projects of similar size and complexity.Strong working knowledge of EM 385-1-1, ACI 301, ASTM standards, and USACE QC requirements.Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent field experience.Proficiency with RMS 3.0, Bluebeam, Prolog, and Microsoft Office applications.Excellent communication, documentation, organizational, and leadership abilities.OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety certification.Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and QC submittals.Qualifications – Preferred
ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I or PE / CI certification.Background in cast-in-place concrete, post-tension systems, or structural parking projects.Experience working on design-build projects under Federal contracting.Understanding of LEED requirements and sustainable construction practices.Tools & Systems
RMS 3.0, Prolog, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office SuiteCoordination with accredited testing laboratories and project-specific QC templates.