Quality Control Manager

Client is a general construction firm specializing in construction management, wrecking, and demolition services. Founded in 1999, Client has built a strong reputation for excellence in delivering high-quality commercial and government projects. Our team is dedicated to maintaining high standards of performance and reliability, ensuring client satisfaction. With years of proven experience, we are committed to being a trusted partner in the construction industry. This profile defines the minimum qualifications for a Quality Control Manager who can step onto a federal project on Day 1. The QCM owns the entire quality compliance program - three-phase QC inspections, documentation, submittal management, non-conformance tracking, and government interface on all quality matters. The QCM does not run crews or manage subcontractor production; that is the Site Superintendent's domain.

1. FEDERAL QC EXPERIENCE - NON-NEGOTIABLE Minimum 8 years of experience in a Quality Control or QC Manager role on federal government construction projects - commercial QC experience does not count toward this threshold. Must have served as the named QC Manager (not assistant) on at least three completed federal projects under NAVFAC, USACE, GSA, or similar agency contracts. Must have experience delivering QC programs under UFGS 01 45 00.00 20 (NAVFAC) or ER 1110-1-12 (USACE) - must be able to cite differences between the two frameworks. Must have experience on occupied federal facilities with phased QC inspection programs - managing multiple concurrent DFOWs. Prior QC Manager experience on DoD installations in the DC Metro region is strongly preferred.
2. CERTIFICATIONS - MUST BE ACTIVE ON DAY ONE CQM-C (Construction Quality Management for Contractors) - current USACE or NAVFAC certification. This is absolute; no exceptions. OSHA 30-Hour Construction - active card, not expired First Aid / CPR - current certification

Procore Certification - strongly preferred; platform used on all projects Active CAC or DBIDS base access credential 3. QC PROGRAM OWNERSHIP & DOCUMENTATION A plug-and-play QCM must execute all of the following without training or hand-holding: Produce a fully compliant daily CQC report - narrative, manpower count, equipment log, weather, work in place, safety observations, visitor log - that passes NAVFAC QA review on Day 1. Develop the project's Definable Features of Work (DFOW) list from the contract specs and schedule, and maintain it throughout construction. Run the Three-Phase QC Inspection Process - Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up - for every DFOW, document each phase with proper sign-off, and hold the work until phases are complete. Prepare and submit the Contractor Quality Control Plan (CQC Plan) in accordance with UFGS 01 45 00 - can build one from scratch, not just edit a prior template. Manage the submittal register from inception - track SD-01 through SD-11 classifications, monitor government review status, and enforce no-installation holds pending approval. Write, issue, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) - documents the deficiency, assigns corrective action to the responsible sub, tracks resolution, and updates the government QA system. Operate Dr. Checks (NAVFAC) and/or RMS/eCMS (USACE) fluently - logs entries, uploads deliverables, responds to government comments, tracks review cycles. Prepare and submit the Submittal Transmittal packages to the government, including cover transmittals and SD class designation justifications. Prepare required QC submittals including: Contractor's Testing Plan and Log, inspection and testing lab qualifications, and material certifications. 4. SUBMITTAL MANAGEMENT COMPETENCY Must understand the difference between SD-01 through SD-11 submittal designations and be able to classify submittals during the pre-construction submittal register development phase. Must track government review turnaround against contract-required review periods and issue timely notices when government review delays are creating schedule impact - for REA documentation purposes. Must coordinate with the Designer of Record on Design-Build projects during the shop drawing review cycle - understands that the DOR's stamp does not release the contractor from compliance with contract requirements. Must brief the Site Superintendent on upcoming submittal approvals needed before installation begins - serves as the gatekeeper between approval status and field execution. 5. GOVERNMENT INTERFACE & REPORTING Must interface directly with the NAVFAC QAR or USACE QA Representative on a daily basis - provides the daily CQC report, coordinates QA inspection access, and responds to quality findings. Must prepare the weekly QC summary report and present it at the weekly progress meeting with the COR/PM. Must be able to respond to a government-issued Deficiency Report in writing within the contract-required timeframe - knows the difference between a Potential Deficiency and a Deficiency, and the required response protocols for each. Must understand CPARS implications - knows that QC performance is a primary CPARS evaluation factor and manages QC documentation accordingly. Must maintain a complete, organized QC file that could be handed to the government for audit at any time - not reconstructed at project end. 6. DESIGN-BUILD & DQC EXPERIENCE (PREFERRED) Experience as DQC Manager (Design Quality Control) on Design-Build federal projects - familiarity with the design review process, Dr. Checks design submittals, and RFI/design clarification workflow. Familiarity with coordinating with a Designer of Record during construction - review of shop drawings, coordination of design intent clarifications, and managing the interface between design and construction QC. Experience managing the Pre-Award Kickoff (PAK) and Post-Award Kickoff (PAK) QC submission requirements for NAVFAC Design-Build task orders. 7. BEHAVIORAL & CULTURE FIT INDICATORS Paper trail discipline - does not wait to be asked for documentation. Produces CQC reports same day, closes NCRs promptly, and never reconstructs records retroactively. Proactive with the Superintendent - briefs the super on upcoming Preparatory Phase meetings, submittal holds, and test requirements before they become schedule issues. Government-facing professionalism - communicates clearly and professionally with QARs, knows when to escalate to the PM, and never argues with the government in writing without PM awareness. Independent operator - does not need the PM to manage their QC calendar. Owns their program entirely. Geo-flexible - willing to work per diem across MD, VA, DC, PA, FL, IN, and WA as project assignments require. 8. AUTOMATIC DISQUALIFIERS No CQM-C certification (or expired) - absolute disqualifier No OSHA 30-Hour (or expired) Never served as named QC Manager (only assistant or support role) No federal agency construction experience (NAVFAC, USACE, GSA, etc.) No experience with Dr. Checks or eCMS/RMS government QC platforms No experience with the Three-Phase QC Inspection Process Background check disqualifiers preventing federal base access