Quality Control Manager - Great Lakes

About the role

The Site Safety, Quality & Construction Manager oversees construction operations, safety compliance, and quality control on a federal healthcare roofing project in North Chicago, IL. This role serves simultaneously as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Competent Person, and Superintendent/Construction Quality Control (CQC) Manager.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction operations for the roofing project at a federal healthcare facility, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specified quality standards.
• Serve as the Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Competent Person, and Superintendent/CQC Manager with authority over site safety, quality control, and construction activities.
• Ensure full compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926, USACE EM 385-1-1, and applicable VA and NAVFAC safety and quality requirements throughout all phases of the project.
• Administer and enforce the Accident Prevention Plan (APP), including site-specific safety procedures, hazard identification, and corrective actions.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily field activities, including scheduling work, sequencing tasks, and aligning resources to meet project milestones.
• Direct and oversee subcontractors, ensuring they follow safety protocols, quality standards, and contract requirements.
• Implement and manage the three-phase quality control process (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up) for all definable features of work.
• Conduct preparatory meetings to review plans, specifications, safety requirements, and quality standards before work begins.
• Perform initial inspections at the start of each definable feature of work to verify compliance with approved plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Carry out follow-up inspections to confirm that work continues to meet quality standards and that any deficiencies are corrected promptly.
• Manage all inspections, testing, and documentation required under the CQC system, including maintaining accurate records and reports.
• Oversee project closeout quality requirements, ensuring all punch-list items, testing, and documentation are completed and submitted in accordance with contract standards.
• Cover safety, quality, and construction issues in a timely and professional manner with project stakeholders.
• Ensure construction activities are planned and executed in a manner that minimizes disruption to ongoing operations within the occupied medical facility.
• Promote a strong safety culture on site through ongoing safety training, toolbox talks, and reinforcement of best practices.
• Monitor compliance with safety training requirements and verify that all personnel maintain appropriate safety credentials (such as OSHA 30).
• Identify, document, and resolve non-conformances related to safety and quality, implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the use of NAVFAC eCMS or similar systems for quality documentation and reporting, where applicable.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in construction safety and quality control on federal construction projects, preferably in healthcare or similarly complex environments.
• Strong background in construction site management, including coordination of daily field activities and supervision of subcontractors.
• Demonstrated expertise in safety compliance with OSHA 29 CFR 1926 and USACE EM 385-1-1 standards.
• Experience serving as Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) or equivalent safety leadership role on construction projects.
• Hands-on experience implementing and managing a Construction Quality Control (CQC) system, including the three-phase control process (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-Up).
• Ability to administer and enforce an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) and site-specific safety procedures.
• Strong understanding of federal construction safety and compliance requirements, including VA and NAVFAC standards.
• Proficiency in conducting safety training, toolbox talks, and ongoing safety communication for field personnel.
• Ability to manage inspections, testing, and documentation in a structured and organized manner.
• Effective communication and leadership skills to direct subcontractors and coordinate with project stakeholders.
• Capability to operate as the Competent Person on site, identifying hazards and implementing corrective measures.
• Experience with construction quality control in commercial and healthcare environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with NAVFAC eCMS or similar electronic construction management and quality documentation systems is preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour construction safety training or equivalent advanced safety credential is strongly desired.
• Background in federal construction projects involving NAVFAC and Department of Veterans Affairs facilities is an advantage.
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices specific to work in occupied medical facilities.
• Familiarity with roofing construction and replacement projects in commercial or institutional settings.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail for managing documentation, reporting, and closeout requirements.
• Ability to foster a culture of safety, quality, and compliance across diverse teams and subcontractors.