QA/QC Specialist

QA/QC Specialist - ProcurementThe QA/QC Specialist - Procurement position is responsible for leading procurement strategy, material quality assurance, and compliance across federal construction projects. This role oversees the full lifecycle of procured materials, from vendor qualification and submittal approval through delivery, inspection, and final acceptance; ensuring all materials meet contract requirements, specifications, and quality standards. The position integrates procurement execution with onsite material quality control to prevent non-conforming materials from impacting schedule, cost, or system performance. The QAQC Specialist – Procurement serves as a primary interface with project teams, suppliers, third-party inspectors, and government representatives on all material-related quality matters.Take appropriate action to ensure that work is performed in accordance with EC Quality Control Program, the design, the contract specifications, pertinent building codes & practices as well as national and local standardsWork to actively promote and support the safety program with subcontractors and project team members on a daily basisEnsure implementation of the Three-Phase Control Process in accordance with Company standards and contract requirementsFacilitate QC meetings and document minutesEnsure the appropriate and required testing program is implemented; evaluate, review, monitor and document resultsInspect and document the receipt of all materials to ensure compliance with contract documentsProcess submittals to ensure that they meet the contract and project requirements and are submitted to the client as required and in a timely manner.Author quality related documentation (reports, logs, and records), completing required information for daily reports and client communications in a timely and accurate mannerAuthor and log Requests for Information (RFIs)Ensure implementation, documentation, and close-out of corrective actionsInitiate stop work or re-work in coordination with the project team in circumstances where nonconformance to prescribed work methodologies occursManage effort to close out the project in a timely mannerIn addition to the accountabilities above, other responsibilities, tasks, and deliverables may be assigned to the incumbent of this position.Oversee procurement strategy, execution, and quality control across projects.Establish material QC processes.Review and approve procurement submittals for compliance with specificationsManage inspection, receiving, and documentation of materials onsiteCoordinate non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actionsSupport claims, REAs, and audit responses related to procurement and materialsReview commodity Bills of Material (BOM) with Project Executive to determine buy-out material vs. field order material.Obtain quotes for buy-out materials and evaluate based on price, delivery, terms, and vendor past performance. Review with supervision and select successful vendor.Review terms and conditions, and issue purchase order. Issue change orders as required in accordance with revised BOMs.Manage field orders and purchase or release material from pre-negotiated blanket purchase orders.Expedite and ensure timely delivery and back order follow-up to maintain optimum field production.Track and maintain log of released material, quantities, and price against BOM and budget.Handle return material to ensure proper and timely credit to the project.Interface with vendor and Accounts Payable to resolve any invoice problems.Perform additional duties as directed by Project Executive.Ensure compliance with FAR, DFARS, Buy American, CUI, and agency requirementsMaintain audit-ready procurement and QC documentationSupport government inspections and acceptance processesAlign procurement QC with project Quality Control Plans (QCPs)Other duties as assigned.