Construction Quality Control Manager (USACE)

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Control (QC) Manager to oversee quality assurance and quality control efforts for a major federal construction project supporting the Military Department in Cheyenne, Wyoming. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring all design and construction activities comply with contract requirements, project specifications, and federal quality standards.

Working closely with project leadership, the QC Manager will be responsible for reviewing, inspecting, documenting, and validating daily construction activities to ensure work is performed correctly, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, this position serves as the primary advocate for quality throughout the life of the project.

Project & Work Environments

The project broke ground in March 2025 and is expected to run through February 2027, providing long-term stability and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a major military construction initiative.

The project scope includes:

• National Guard Readiness Center
• Field Maintenance Shop
• Supporting facilities
• Site development and infrastructure
• Civil construction
• Structural systems
• Architectural construction
• Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP)
• Fire protection systems
• Information technology and telecommunications infrastructure

Benefits

Competitive Compensation Package including:

• Monthly Per Diem based on current GSA rates (approximately $3,346/month)
• Additional subsistence allowance of approximately $2,068/month
• Comprehensive compensation package supporting professionals working away from home

Long-Term Career Stability with a project scheduled through February 2027 and opportunity to transition onto future federal projects.

Opportunity to join a respected federal contractor with a strong reputation in federal construction and a dedicated federal construction division.

Collaborative Leadership Culture with accessible and engaged leadership team, well-staffed projects, and a focus on teamwork, integrity, and long-term employee success.

Responsibilities

The QC Manager will oversee all project quality control activities to ensure compliance with project specifications, contract requirements, and federal standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage and maintain the project's Quality Control Program
• Conduct inspections and audits of ongoing construction activities
• Review design documents, plans, specifications, and submittals for compliance
• Document quality control activities and maintain required project records
• Coordinate and lead quality control meetings with project stakeholders
• Identify deficiencies, corrective actions, and quality-related issues
• Monitor subcontractor work to ensure compliance with quality requirements
• Verify testing and inspection activities are completed and documented properly
• Collaborate with the Superintendent, Project Manager, subcontractors, and owners to resolve quality concerns
• Ensure construction activities meet USACE and federal project quality standards
• Prepare reports and documentation required by project owners and regulatory agencies
• Support project closeout activities and final quality verification efforts

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Quality Control Manager (QCM) on Federal US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects
• At least 2 years of construction experience on comparable commercial or federal construction projects
• Demonstrated experience serving as QCM on vertical construction projects
• Experience supporting construction projects valued at $50 million or greater
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• Strong knowledge of federal construction quality standards, processes, and documentation requirements
• Ability to review plans, specifications, and construction activities for compliance and quality assurance
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on military, Department of Defense (DoD), or Texas Military Department projects
• Experience managing quality programs for large-scale federal facilities
• Strong understanding of civil, structural, architectural, MEP, fire protection, and telecommunications scopes
• Previous experience with nationally recognized federal contractors

Pay

The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $140,000.00/yr.

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Laredo, TX, with a project schedule running through February 2027.