Federal QC Manager – Construction Quality Lead

Granite Construction; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with match

Paid holidays and sick leave

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Quality Control Manager for a Large Federal Project to implement and oversee the QC program onsite and offsite, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and standards. You will lead QC engineers and inspectors, manage documentation, testing, and audits, and coordinate with regulators and customers while maintaining safety and EM 385-1-1 compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive QC experience in heavy civil projects, and ability to work

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of construction quality control experience for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree OR 10 years of construction experience, including 5 years in QC roles for candidates without a degree.
• Must have completed the Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors course. If certification is not current, the candidate must complete the course within 90 days of hire.
• Knowledge of EM 385-1-1, OSHA, and MSHA safety regulations.
• Certifications from American Society for Quality (ASQ) or International Organization for Standards (ISO) are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a Quality Control (QC) system to ensure contract compliance.
• Implement and manage the three phases of control (Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-up).
• Conduct specification reviews, submittal review and approval, and ensure testing is completed.
• Manage and support QC personnel, including hiring, training, evaluations, and development.
• Ensure QC team fluent in English for clear communication and compliance.
• Supervise QC Engineers, testing lab personnel, and other inspection staff.
• Attend and lead meetings to align QC requirements with project execution.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sustainability standards (EM 385-1-1, OSHA, MSHA).
• Provide technical support for proposals, construction, estimating, and materials during all project phases.
• Conduct inspections, audits, and material testing to meet standards.
• Develop and maintain QC certifications and documentation.
• Establish and maintain relationships with government agencies, subcontractors, testing companies, and technical staff to facilitate coordination.
• Provide internal and external technical training on materials production and construction processes.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Documentation control

Auditing

Communication

MS Office

Database skills

Construction materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

CQM for Contractors certification

EM 385-1-1/OSHA/MSHA knowledge

Job description

Granite Construction is seeking a Quality Control Manager for a Large Federal Project to implement and oversee the QC program onsite and offsite, ensuring adherence to contract requirements and standards. You will lead QC engineers and inspectors, manage documentation, testing, and audits, and coordinate with regulators and customers while maintaining safety and EM 385-1-1 compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive QC experience in heavy civil projects, and ability to work