Quality Control Systems Manager

About the role

As the Quality Control Systems Manager at Brice Pacific LLC, you will work onsite at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, overseeing and implementing the three-phase quality control program for fast-paced design-build projects. You will develop and administer project-specific quality control plans, manage construction quality, and ensure compliance with contract requirements, safety standards, and client expectations. This role requires maintaining a consistent on-site presence, coordinating with project teams, reviewing and certifying submittals, inspecting work for conformance, and leading documentation and reporting efforts. You will play a key role in resolving non-conformances, facilitating inspections, and supporting project closeout to ensure high-quality outcomes in a dynamic construction environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit daily Contractor Production Reports and Quality Control submittal log.
• Ensure that safety inspections are performed.
• Maintain updated as-built drawings onsite, testing plans and logs, and ensure all testing is performed per contract.
• Certify and sign statements on each invoice confirming that all work to be paid under the invoice has been completed in accordance with contract requirements.
• Ensure that all required keys, operation and maintenance manuals, warranty certificates, and as-built drawings are submitted to the Owner.
• Develop and administer the project quality control plan in coordination with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Project Superintendent.
• Enforce project quality control plans and associated standards.
• Maintain a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work.
• Conduct daily utilization and maintain the Federal Client reporting software.
• Lead and document weekly QC meetings with the Project Manager, Project Engineer, and Project Superintendent, and provide written minutes as described in project-specific contract documents.
• Write daily QC reports that reinforce activities constructed in conformance with each specific project’s established standards and constructively confront non-conformances to produce the desired outcome in a timely manner.
• Manage, schedule, review, and certify all submittals for client review and approval.
• Prepare and track all RFIs and DCVRs for submission to the client and the designer.
• Conduct preparatory, initial, and follow-up meetings to establish an understanding of the standards of care desired for each definable feature of work.
• Verify and document that all materials received for the project are in conformance with the approved submittal, are handled and stored appropriately, and are acceptable for use in the project.
• Conduct preconstruction meetings with new and existing subcontractors and the Project Superintendent prior to the start of each new phase of the work to discuss issues that affect quality.
• Perform all necessary project inspections needed for compliance with the construction contract.
• Schedule, document the results of, and maintain a log of all code and independent inspections that are required.
• Document, correct, and re-inspect all non-conformances prior to completing the work.
• Conduct periodic follow-up inspections to verify that work is proceeding in accordance with the contract documents and the approved submittals.
• Perform punch-out and pre-final inspections and participate in final inspections; establish a list of deficiencies and correct prior to the final inspection.
• Assemble and forward project closeout documents to the Project Manager.
• Stop work if necessary to resolve matters that affect safety, quality, and/or inhibit the logical progress of work.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management with a current professional engineer registration in a US State or Territory or a current licensed architect in a US State or Territory.
• Ten (10) years combined experience in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction projects including major trades.
• Four (4) years’ experience as a QC Manager.
• USACE CQM Certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements and experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.
• Must have a current valid driver’s license and clean driving record and be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screenings.

Preferred Qualifications

• US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of heavy civil construction and ability to perform functions specific to the position.
• Required familiarity with EM 385-1-1 requirements and experience in the areas of hazard identification and safety compliance.
• Ability to work on secure military facilities.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, organized, and proactively follow up as needed.
• Effective oral and technical written communication skills to clearly communicate complex information to others and present information in front of a group.
• Ability to adapt to changes in tasks in the work environment; manage competing demands and adjust approach to best fit the situation.
• Must be able to deal with frequent delays and unexpected tasks as assigned.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft business software applications presently used by the Company; ability to learn new applications.
• Experience and familiarity with RMS 3.0.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex issues, both logical and interpersonal.
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings with clients.
• Work requires willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to learn and understand the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to work in a Native Corporation multi-business environment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages with annual performance reviews and recommendations on training to advance careers.
• Mentorship Program to develop specific areas of knowledge and grow careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off based on years of service:
  • 0–2 years: 15 days
  • 3–5 years: 23 days
  • 6–9 years: 27 days
  • 10–14 years: 30 days
  • 15–19 years: 33 days
  • 20 or more years: 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays plus 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday (eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year).
• 401(k) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

Pay

Regular Pay Range: $150,000 – $170,000