Quality Control & Site Safety and Health Manager

Quality Control & Site Safety and Health Manager

Position Summary
The Quality Control and Site Safety Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, and overseeing quality control and site safety programs on federal construction projects. This position ensures construction activities comply with contract requirements, project specifications, approved plans, applicable codes, safety regulations, and company standards.
The Quality Control and Site Safety Manager serves as the primary point of contact for quality control and safety matters and works closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, owners, and government representatives to ensure successful project execution.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Quality Control Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan.
• Manage all quality control activities in accordance with contract requirements and project specifications.
• Conduct and document preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections.
• Coordinate testing and inspections performed by third-party laboratories and consultants.
• Review project plans, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and shop drawings for compliance.
• Monitor workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with contract documents.
• Identify deficiencies and non-conforming work and ensure timely corrective action.
• Maintain quality control documentation, reports, testing records, and project files.
• Participate in project meetings and provide quality status updates.
• Coordinate project closeout activities, punch lists, inspections, warranties, and turnover documentation.

Site Safety and Health Management

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP).
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, EM 385-1-1 requirements, and project-specific safety standards.
• Conduct regular jobsite safety inspections and audits.
• Lead safety meetings, toolbox talks, orientations, and ongoing safety training.
• Monitor subcontractor safety performance and compliance.
• Investigate incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain required safety records, reports, logs, and documentation.
• Ensure proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Coordinate emergency response planning and incident reporting.
• Stop work when unsafe conditions or activities are identified.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate quality and safety requirements with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and government representatives.
• Participate in progress meetings and project planning activities.
• Assist with scheduling inspections, testing, and quality control activities.
• Support project compliance with contractual, regulatory, and environmental requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement in quality, safety, and project performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides oversight of subcontractor quality and safety performance.
• Coordinates activities of testing agencies, inspectors, and consultants.
• May provide guidance and training to project personnel regarding quality and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; or
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and construction experience.

• Minimum five (5) years of construction experience.
• Experience serving as a Quality Control Manager on federal construction projects preferred.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, NPS, GSA, VA, or other federal agency projects preferred.
• Experience managing quality control documentation, inspections, testing, and subcontractor coordination.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of construction methods, materials, and quality control practices.
• Thorough knowledge of OSHA regulations and EM 385-1-1 requirements.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, submittals, and contract documents.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to identify and resolve project issues proactively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, Procore, and other project management software.

Certifications

• USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM) Certification
• OSHA 30-Hour Construction Certification
• First Aid / CPR Certification

• Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) qualification under EM 385-1-1
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP)
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM)
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)