Construction Quality Control Manager (QCM), Federal Construction

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services, LLC is seeking a Construction Quality Control Manager for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The QCM will lead the prime contractor’s quality control program and verify work meets drawings, specs, and approved submittals, with USACE/NAVFAC experience preferred.

Ideal candidates will implement the CQC plan, manage inspections, testing, submittals, and corrective actions, and coordinate with the superintendent, subcontractors, and

Qualifications

• Experience managing construction quality control on USACE or NAVFAC projects.
• Hands-on experience implementing the three phases of control and managing inspections, testing, submittals, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Ability to meet project requirements for designation as Contractor Quality Control System Manager.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project-specific CQC Plan.
• Lead preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for each definable feature of work.
• Coordinate required inspections and testing; verify installed work and materials meet contract requirements and submittals.
• Review subcontractor submittals for compliance and track status before work proceeds.
• Document deficiencies and nonconforming work; track corrective actions and verify closure.
• Prepare daily QC reports and maintain inspection records, test results, and deficiency logs in the project reporting system.
• Coordinate quality issues with the superintendent, subcontractors, testing agencies, and government QA representatives; support punch-list inspections and project closeout.

Skills

QC management

USACE/NAVFAC experience

drawings & specs interpretation

contract requirements

Job description

Location

Newport, Rhode Island | On-site

Elite Recruiting & Consulting Services is seeking a Construction Quality Control Manager (QCM) for a federal naval construction project in Newport, Rhode Island. The QCM will lead the prime contractor’s quality control program and verify that work performed by the prime contractor and its subcontractors meets contract drawings, specifications, and approved submittals. Prior construction quality control experience on USACE or NAVFAC projects is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the project-specific Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan.
• Lead preparatory, initial, and follow-up inspections for each definable feature of work.
• Coordinate required inspections and testing. Verify that installed work and materials meet contract requirements and approved submittals.
• Review subcontractor submittals for compliance and track their status before the associated work proceeds.
• Document deficiencies and nonconforming work, track corrective actions, and verify closure.
• Prepare daily QC reports and maintain inspection records, test results, and deficiency logs in the project’s required reporting system.
• Coordinate quality issues with the superintendent, subcontractors, testing agencies, and government quality assurance representatives. Support punch‑list inspections and project closeout.

Required Qualifications

• Experience managing construction quality control on projects for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) or Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC).
• Hands‑on experience implementing the three phases of control and managing inspections, testing, submittals, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Ability to meet the project’s contract‑specific requirements for designation as the Contractor Quality Control System Manager.

Preferred Qualifications

• Quality control experience on naval installations, shipyards, or other military construction sites.
• Current Construction Quality Management for Contractors (CQM‑C) certificate.
• Experience with RMS, eCMS, or another government‑required construction reporting system.