Senior Quality Control Manager

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

PLA is looking for the Senior Quality Control (QC) Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, and overseeing the Quality Control Program for the rehabilitation of underdrain filtration systems and associated backwash infrastructure at the wastewater treatment plant.

This role ensures that all construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities comply with contract specifications, engineering drawings, regulatory standards, and approved quality management procedures.

The QC Manager serves as the primary authority for quality compliance on the project, coordinating with the Owner, Engineer, Construction Manager, subcontractors, and testing laboratories to ensure that all materials, equipment, and workmanship meet the required standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Control Program Management

Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Control Plan (QCP) in accordance with contract requirements.

Establish inspection and testing protocols for filtration system rehabilitation and backwash equipment installation.

1. Inspection & Verification

Lead inspection activities for all major construction and rehabilitation elements, including:

Filter System Rehabilitation

Underdrain system replacement or rehabilitation

Filter media removal and installation

Support gravel placement

Nozzle and underdrain plate installation

Concrete and structural repairs within filter cells.

Backwash System Installation

Backwash piping systems

Valves and actuators

Pump installation

Instrumentation and controls

Air scour systems.

1. Material Quality Control

Review and approve:

Material submittals

Shop drawings

Product certifications

Mill test reports

Factory acceptance test (FAT) documentation.

1. Testing & Commissioning Oversight

Oversee and coordinate:

Filter media gradation testing

Hydraulic performance tests

Backwash flow testing

Pump performance testing

Valve and actuator testing

Instrumentation calibration

SCADA integration verification.

Witness and document:

Start-up procedures

Operational testing

Performance acceptance tests.

1. Non-Conformance Management

Identify and document non-conforming work (NCRs).

Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

Track and close all NCR items.

1. Documentation & Reporting

Maintain project quality documentation including:

Inspection reports

Test reports

Material certifications

NCR logs

Quality audit records

Commissioning documentation.

Prepare:

Weekly QC reports

Monthly quality summaries

Owner quality review presentations

1. Coordination with Stakeholders

Serve as the primary quality liaison between:

Owner / utility authority

Engineering consultant

Construction manager

Contractors and subcontractors

Independent testing laboratories.

Attend:

QC coordination meetings

Pre-installation meetings

Commissioning reviews.

1. Quality Audits & Compliance

Perform routine audits of:

Construction practices

Inspection procedures

Testing protocols

Subcontractor quality programs.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Experience

10+ years of construction quality management experience

5+ years on water or wastewater treatment plant projects

Demonstrated experience with:

Filtration systems

Pumping systems

Process piping

Mechanical installations.