Field QC Lead – Federal Construction Projects

AmeriTech Contracting LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement plan

Job summary

Ameritech Contracting is seeking an experienced field supervisor focused on quality control for an immediate federal construction assignment in the Chicago area. You will implement and manage the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Program, coordinating with management, subcontractors, and government representatives to meet stringent quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in commercial/federal construction with 5+ years in QC leadership, plus CQM-C certification and OSHA 30.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of commercial, institutional, or federal construction experience.
• At least 5 years serving as a Quality Control lead on projects of similar size and complexity.
• Thorough understanding of federal construction quality management requirements.
• Experience managing construction quality documentation and inspection programs.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and construction management software (Procore experience preferred).
• Current USACE Construction Quality Management (CQM-C) for Contractors Certification.
• Experience with USACE, NAVFAC, VA, GSA, or other Federal Agencies.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
• EM 385-1-1 knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage the project Quality Control Plan.
• Conduct Preparatory, Initial, and Follow-Up inspections in accordance with USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase Control procedures.
• Ensure all construction activities comply with contract documents, specifications, drawings, and applicable codes.
• Coordinate inspections with Government Quality Assurance Representatives.
• Maintain quality documentation including daily reports, submittal logs, inspection reports, testing documentation, and deficiency tracking.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and change documentation for quality impacts.
• Lead quality meetings with project staff and subcontractors.
• Verify corrective actions are completed promptly and effectively.
• Support project scheduling by ensuring inspections and testing activities are properly coordinated.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement throughout the project.
• Identify and communicate site safety concerns, conditions, and problems.
• Implement and enforce accident prevention plans.
• Document daily on-site activities and progress including labour, work performed, inspections, deliveries, delays, weather conditions - with narrative and photos.
• Occasionally take on tasks outside the normal scope of your job.

Skills

Quality control

Project management

USACE experience

CQM-C certification

OSHA 30

EM 385-1-1

Procore

Reading drawings

Contract requirements

Education

Bachelors in Construction/Engineering

Construction Management degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

Ameritech Contracting is seeking an experienced field supervisor focused on quality control for an immediate federal construction assignment in the Chicago area. You will implement and manage the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Program, coordinating with management, subcontractors, and government representatives to meet stringent quality standards.

The role requires a minimum of 10 years in commercial/federal construction with 5+ years in QC leadership, plus CQM-C certification and OSHA 30.