Quality Control Manager

About the role

This role leads the full quality control program for a major $127 million renovation project in Fairfax, VA, spanning demolition, restructuring, and new vertical construction over an expected duration of more than three years.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the entire project quality control (QC) program for a large-scale renovation and vertical construction project.
• Oversee quality control activities during demolition, restructuring, and new construction phases to ensure compliance with project specifications and applicable standards.
• Attend all post-award conferences, Contractor Quality Control (CQC) plan meetings, coordination meetings, and mutual understanding meetings to represent and lead QC efforts.
• Plan, schedule, and conduct regular CQC meetings with project teams and subcontractors to review quality requirements, address issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Perform and document the three phases of the quality control process (preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections) for all definable features of work.
• Review, evaluate, and approve submittals to ensure they comply with contract documents, specifications, and applicable codes before work proceeds.
• Ensure all required testing is properly scheduled, performed, documented, and tracked, including coordinating with testing agencies and laboratories as needed.
• Monitor field work to verify adherence to approved submittals, drawings, specifications, and quality standards, and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Interpret and review blueprints, drawings, and technical documents to identify quality requirements and potential issues before and during construction.
• Prepare, maintain, and organize QC documentation, including inspection reports, test results, non-conformance reports, and corrective action records.
• Coordinate with project management, superintendents, and inspectors to resolve quality-related issues and maintain alignment with project objectives.
• Support compliance with OSHA and other safety requirements by integrating safety considerations into QC processes and field inspections.
• Collaborate on local, state, and federal project requirements to ensure that all regulatory and contractual quality standards are met.
• Provide guidance and oversight to inspectors and field personnel on quality expectations, procedures, and best practices.
• Contribute to a culture of ownership and accountability by promoting high standards of workmanship and proactive problem solving across the project team.

Requirements

• Proven experience in vertical construction quality control, including work on demolition, restructuring, and new construction projects.
• Demonstrated ability to implement and manage a comprehensive QC program on large construction projects.
• Hands-on experience with Contractor Quality Control (CQC) processes, including planning and conducting CQC meetings.
• Ability to perform the three phases of quality control (preparatory, initial, and follow-up) and document each phase thoroughly.
• Strong skills in reviewing and approving submittals for compliance with contract documents and specifications.
• Experience ensuring that all required testing is scheduled, performed, and documented in accordance with project requirements.
• Knowledge of OSHA compliance requirements and the ability to support safe work practices through QC activities.
• Familiarity with USACE (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) quality control standards and procedures.
• Experience working as an inspector or quality control manager on local, state, or federal construction projects.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and technical documents and to identify and communicate quality-related issues.
• Certified Quality Control Manager (QCM) or equivalent QC certification.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills to manage QC records, reports, and testing documentation.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, and field personnel.

Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license with a relevant degree is highly valued and may be considered in lieu of certain inspector experience.
• Experience as an inspector with a track record of long-term involvement in vertical construction projects.
• Experience in construction quality control on local, state, or federal projects, particularly those involving complex renovations and new vertical construction.
• Exposure to or familiarity with ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) environments or ownership-minded cultures.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues before they impact schedule or cost.
• Ability to mentor and support field teams in understanding and meeting quality expectations.

Work Environment

This role is based on a construction site in Fairfax, VA, working on a large, multi-year renovation and vertical construction project. The Quality Control Manager works on-site five days a week during the day shift, closely interacting with project managers, project executives, superintendents, inspectors, and field crews.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $85,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• 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)

Schedule

This is a fully onsite position in Annandale, VA, working five days a week during the day shift.