Manager - Quality Control

Brief Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER UEC

Specific Role And Responsibilities

• Develop standardized processes and procedures for construction operations.
• Build and strengthen the Quality Control discipline within UEC.
• Mentor future quality control engineers and managers.
• Protect Carolina Crossroads Phase 3C Project from quality-driven risk.
• Embed quality planning into daily operations through pre-planning and activity planning.
• Manage and implement the Pre-Planning and Activity Planning process.
• Serve as the Contractor’s primary quality authority.
• Stop work, manage hold points, and reject non-conforming materials or workmanship.
• Coordinate with QA and Owner Verification teams.
• Manage and close Deficiency Notices (DNs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Ensure timely documentation, tracking, and resolution of quality issues.
• Perform or oversee QC inspections for self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Oversee environmental compliance inspections and traffic control.
• Manage QC document control systems and coordinate laboratory activities.

Carolina Crossroads, Phase 3C Project Specific Expectations

The QCM is a senior, proactive leadership role responsible for protecting the Carolina Crossroads Phase 3C Project from quality-driven cost, schedule, and reputational risk. The QCM is expected to actively engage with construction operations, identify quality risks early, and prevent non-conforming work before it occurs.

Quality Control Program Leadership

• Manage, implement, and continuously improve the Contractor’s Quality Control Program.
• Promote awareness of SCDOT requirements and stakeholder expectations.
• Report to the UBJV Management Team on QC performance, trends, and improvement opportunities.

Pre-Planning & Activity Planning

• Constructability review of RFC plans for errors or issues.
• Manage and implement the Pre-Planning and Activity Planning process.
• Schedule, lead, and document Pre-Activity Meetings.
• Verify readiness of work activities before release to production.
• Exercise authority to stop work and reject non-conforming materials or workmanship.

Coordination with QA and Owner Verification

• Coordinate with the Independent Quality Firm (IQF).
• Provide oversight of QA activities from a Contractor QC perspective.
• Serve as the primary QC liaison with SCDOT and the Owner Verification Firm.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action

• Manage Deficiency Notices (DNs) and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) through closure.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action development.
• Ensure timely documentation, tracking, and resolution of quality issues.

Field QC Inspections & Reporting

• Perform or oversee QC inspections for self-performed and subcontracted work.
• Ensure inspections and testing are performed by properly certified personnel.
• Review daily QC inspection reports and weekly QC submissions.

Environmental & Traffic Control Compliance

• Oversee environmental compliance inspections including SWPPP and erosion control.
• Oversee Maintenance of Traffic and Traffic Control Plan compliance.

Documentation & Records Management

• Manage QC document control systems including inspection reports, test results, and material certifications.
• Ensure records are complete, accurate, and immediately available for audit or review.

Materials & Laboratory Coordination

• Coordinate QC laboratory scheduling and testing activities.
• Ensure sampling and testing are performed using AASHTO-accredited laboratories.
• Coordinate QC responsibilities with subcontractors, including paving subcontractor-provided HMA QC.

Position Requirements

• 10–15 years of progressive experience in heavy civil highway and bridge construction QC.
• Experience managing QC programs on large DOT projects.
• Demonstrated coordination with QA/IQF and Owner Verification teams.
• SCDOT Earthwork and Base Course Technician Nuclear Gauge HazMat Certification.
• ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician – Level I (Level II preferred).
• Foundations Technician Certified Erosion Prevention & Sediment Control Inspector (CEPSCI).
• Work Zone Traffic Control Certification.
• NACE Coating Inspector Level I or SSPC Bridge Coating Inspector Level I (as applicable).
• IMSA Traffic Signals Level II and IMSA Fiber Optic Technician Level II (as applicable).
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and ability to work unsupervised.
• Team player and self-motivated to be successful.
• Likely to be legally able to work in the US.