CQC System Manager

Vector Talent Solutions; Rock Island (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vector Talent Solutions is seeking a CQC System Manager for a client project site in the United States. The role oversees quality assurance for construction activities, coordinating inspections, tests, and nonconformance resolution to ensure adherence to plans and industry standards.

The ideal candidate has a graduate degree in engineering or construction management, 10+ years on similar projects, and relevant certifications. The position requires travel and site access, with compensation DOE.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in engineering technology, architecture, or construction management.
• Engineering degree in civil or electrical engineering with at least two years of related experience.
• Completion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors course within the last five years.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet site access, orientation, badging, and training requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the quality point of contact for the site project team and stakeholders.
• Implement QA Plan and project quality requirements.
• Develop, review, maintain, and control quality documentation and records.
• Perform independent quality surveillances, inspections, and field observations.
• Coordinate tests and inspections; review results and report defects.
• Ensure measuring and test equipment is calibrated and traceable.
• Participate in kickoff meetings, walkdowns, progress and safety meetings.
• Support audits, client surveillances, turnover documentation, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Organization

MS Office

Education

Graduate degree in engineering technology, architecture, or construction management

Engineering degree in civil or electrical engineering with 2+ years related experience

Job description

Compensation: DOE

Work Status: US Citizen only.

Vector Talent Solutions is a veteran-owned workforce solutions firm dedicated to helping organizations identify, attract, and hire top talent. We are currently seeking a CQC System Manager for a client, Quanta Government Solutions. This is a full-time, project-site position at an assigned location.

The CQC System Manager will serve as the quality point of contact for assigned construction work. This role is responsible for implementing project quality requirements, performing independent field oversight, verifying required testing and inspections, and maintaining complete, traceable quality records. The CQC System Manager will work closely with project leadership, field supervision, lower-tier subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and testing agencies to identify and resolve quality concerns before work proceeds or is concealed.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the quality point of contact for the site project team, project management, lower-tier subcontractors, inspectors, suppliers, and testing agencies. Implement the Quanta Government Solutions Quality Assurance Plan, approved project quality plan, site requirements, procedures, and applicable subcontract requirements. Develop, review, maintain, and control quality documentation, including inspection reports, inspection and test plans, test procedures and results, checklists, certifications, material records, and measuring and test equipment records. Perform independent quality surveillances, inspections, and field observations to verify compliance with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, and subcontract requirements. Verify that required testing and inspections are completed and witnessed as required by approved plans, specifications, and subcontract documents. Confirm that inspection and testing personnel are qualified, hold and witness points are observed, acceptance criteria are met, and results are complete, legible, and traceable. Coordinate tests and inspections, review results, and report defects, deviations, and other quality concerns. Document, control, track, and support resolution of deficiencies and nonconforming conditions through applicable corrective action and nonconformance processes. Verify that measuring and test equipment is appropriate for its intended use, identified, within its calibration period, and supported by required records. Participate in project kickoff meetings, job walkdowns, pre-installation and preparatory meetings, progress meetings, safety meetings, and coordination meetings as needed. Support audits, client surveillances, turnover documentation, quality performance trending, lessons learned, and continuous improvement activities.

Required Qualifications

Graduate degree in engineering technology, architecture, or construction management and at least 10 years of construction experience on projects of similar scope and complexity. For candidates with an engineering degree, the degree must be in civil or electrical engineering, with at least two years of related experience. Completion of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Construction Quality Management for Contractors course within the last five years. Working knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, acceptance criteria, quality records, and applicable codes and standards. Ability to independently observe work, identify and document deficiencies or nonconforming conditions, and communicate required corrective actions to field and project leadership. Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and computer skills, including the ability to prepare clear inspection reports and maintain accurate, traceable records. A combination of education, relevant experience, technical skills, certifications, and apprenticeship or craft experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions may be considered. Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet site access, orientation, badging, and training requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supporting industrial, chemical, manufacturing, or other highly regulated construction projects, preferably within an operating facility. Experience with nonconformance reporting, corrective action tracking, audits or surveillances, document control, inspection and test planning, and measuring and test equipment calibration controls. ASQ Certified Quality Inspector, Certified Quality Technician, Certified Quality Auditor, or another applicable ASQ certification. ISO 9001 internal or lead auditor training. Trade or inspection credentials applicable to the assigned scope, such as ICC, AWS, ACI, NICET, or NACE/AMPP.

Additional Information

Location: Assigned project site. Employment type: Full-time. Classification: Exempt. Travel: Approximately 10%; overnight travel is required. Supervisory responsibilities: This position does not normally have direct reports. It may provide quality-related direction to project personnel and lower-tier subcontractors, coordinate inspectors and testing agencies, and exercise stop-work authority when work does not meet applicable quality or subcontract requirements. Working conditions: The role includes field work near heavy machinery and occasional exposure to elevated areas, moving mechanical parts, fumes, chemicals, and outdoor or wet conditions. It may require occasional climbing, kneeling, bending, and lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.