Field QA Lead – Federal Construction

CDM Smith; Manteo (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

CDM Smith is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional to develop and maintain the QASP for federal construction projects and oversee QC meetings with subcontractors.

You will perform daily inspections, review submittals, coordinate with project teams and government representatives, and maintain detailed quality documentation to ensure conformance with design specifications and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5 years of relevant experience.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) in compliance with FAR, CQM requirements, and contract specifications.
• Perform daily quality inspections and document work progress to ensure materials, workmanship, and methods meet required standards.
• Oversee construction contractor’s Quality Control meetings with project stakeholders and subcontractors.
• Review and approve submittals, shop drawings, and materials to verify conformance with design specifications and project requirements.
• Coordinate with field supervisors, project managers, and government representatives to address non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and detailed quality documentation, including inspection reports, test results, NCRs, and corrective action logs.
• Collaborate with safety and project controls teams to ensure integrated compliance with quality, safety, and schedule requirements.
• Verify testing and inspection activities are performed by qualified personnel and approved laboratories.
• Participate in project meetings, audits, and final inspections to verify completion and acceptance criteria are met.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying quality trends and process enhancements.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

CDM Smith is seeking a Quality Assurance/Quality Control professional to develop and maintain the QASP for federal construction projects and oversee QC meetings with subcontractors.

You will perform daily inspections, review submittals, coordinate with project teams and government representatives, and maintain detailed quality documentation to ensure conformance with design specifications and contract requirements.