Quality Control Manager - Federal Construction

Location: Bremerton, Washington

Employment Type: Full-Time

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the commissioning process, including startup plan, commissioning schedule, and functional testing.
• Oversee inspection during commissioning to ensure timely delivery meeting customer expectations and specifications.
• Lead all project closeout activities, including operations and maintenance manuals, model turnover, and training.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with the owner and on‑site representative.
• Resolve site commissioning issues and concerns raised by the customer.
• Participate in factory witness testing as applicable.
• Manage and implement the Quality Control (QC) Program.
• Ensure testing is performed and provide QC certifications and required documentation.
• Manage and coordinate the three phases of control and documentation performed by testing laboratory personnel and other inspection/testing personnel.
• Organize mutual‑understanding meetings with the owner and subcontractors.
• Conduct weekly QC meetings with the owner and project team; participate in weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Implement methods for monitoring work activities (three phases of control, daily progress reports) to inform the project manager/superintendent of current status.
• Coordinate and participate in pre‑installation conferences with subcontractors.
• Through intermediate QC personnel, coordinate follow‑up inspections.
• Document all quality inspections and pre‑installation meetings.
• Manage and coordinate QC Specialists, testing laboratory personnel, and other inspection/testing personnel.
• Review submittals for accuracy and compliance with plans and specifications.
• Ensure effective and efficient shop drawing and submittal review and approval processes.
• Communicate with owner, project manager, superintendent, and subcontractors to collect quality information for improvement and address quality concerns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil, architectural, mechanical, or electrical engineering preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
• Experience on Federal projects of similar size ($50 million+) and complexity (medium and high‑voltage electrical).
• Minimum 10 years of construction experience in roles such as Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, or Project Engineer.
• Minimum 4 years of experience as a QC Manager.
• Proven ability to lead, teach, develop, and mentor teams in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction documents; knowledge of construction methods and materials.
• Excellent leadership with a focus on mentoring and coaching.
• Strong analytical skills to compare and evaluate systems and cost impacts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects with impending deadlines.
• Detail‑oriented and highly organized.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Business acumen and relationship‑building abilities.

Technology

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Apple products (iPhone & iPad).
• Familiarity with Procore and Bluebeam (preferred); training provided on company standards.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a rewarding bonus program.
• Comprehensive benefits package with tax‑advantaged HSA and FSA offerings.
• Employer‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability programs.
• Employer‑paid life insurance.
• Generous paid time off provisions.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Fully paid parental leave.
• Voluntary products including critical illness insurance and accident insurance.
• Corporate wellness program with wellness time off and rewards.

Pay

$140,000 – $160,000 per year

Schedule

Full‑Time