Quality Control Manager

This is a 9-month contract-to-hire position for a Quality Control Manager to support a historical rehabilitation project within Hot Springs National Park. The project involves the rehabilitation of existing bathhouses, including structural improvements and upgrading electrical, plumbing, and fire suppression systems. You will play a crucial role in overseeing and enforcing project site quality control, assessing and controlling risk, performing tests, analyzing results, and applying processes to maintain quality standards. You will also initiate and enforce improvement measures related to quality control findings.

• Oversee construction projects from start to finish with a focus on quality control.
• Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work.
• Verify that plans, procedures, and proper document checklists are used and signed off prior to the definable features of work as described in the submittal register.
• Ensure all materials received for the project conform with approved submittals, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use.
• Conduct required meetings with superintendent, foreman, and subcontractor responsible for the definable feature of work prior to the start of each new phase.
• Independently review plans, specifications, construction cost data, and other contract documents to identify potential quality risk factors.
• Review shop drawings and submittals for conformance with project specifications.
• Perform specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate.
• Oversee work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and maintain project 'as-built' drawings daily.
• Develop, update, and maintain the project submittal log and all other project-specific quality control reporting.
• Provide written daily QC reports reinforcing work activities in conformance with project standards.
• Schedule, document results, and maintain a log of all inspections required to conform to project contract requirements.
• Verify necessary inspections, approvals, and certifications by appropriate agencies are completed.
• Assemble and forward project closeout documents.
• Use discretion to stop work if necessary to resolve matters affecting safety, quality, or logical progress.
• Advise on changes to methods and materials for use in projects.

• 5 years of construction management experience on federal projects.
• Experience with building construction projects.
• Procore experience with submittals.
• Quality Control Manager certification.

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management.
• Proven experience establishing and maintaining effective quality control systems in compliance with contract requirements on federal projects.
• Field experience providing oversight on construction site work activities.
• Knowledge of construction materials, methods, terminology, phases, documentation, and tools.
• Strong knowledge of project plans, specifications, shop drawings, samples, and testing.
• Understanding of administrative and management principles in project planning, resource allocation, and leadership.
• Proficient with computer software used in the construction industry.
• Ability to create and administer new quality control programs.
• Time management skills.
• Professional communication skills both verbally and in writing.
• Completion of the course 'Construction Quality Management for Contractors' offered by USACE or others.
• OSHA 30-hour Construction Safety & Health training within the last 5 years.
• First aid/CPR certification.

You will be working mostly 40 hours a week with the assistance of two Project Engineers for submittals. The role involves working on a national park project, overseeing the rehabilitation of four buildings with different specifications. The position requires a strong focus on quality control and compliance with established standards and involves collaboration with various project personnel.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hot Springs, AR.

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $63.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hot Springs, AR.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Hot Springs,AR.

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