Field QC Manager: Construction Quality Lead

Construction Material Testing; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Construction Quality Manager I to own the quality control program on a single project alongside a senior quality manager. You will maintain the ITP, schedule and witness tests, and record daily QC activities.

This role requires 3+ years in construction materials testing, certifications like ACI Grade I or NICET, and the ability to read specs and communicate nonconformances clearly; travel and long days are common.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction materials testing, special inspection, or contractor QC.
• At least one of: ACI Grade I, NICET Level II, ICC special inspector, or USACE CQM-C certificate (we sponsor CQM-C).
• Able to read specifications and drawings and turn them into a test schedule.
• Direct, organized, and comfortable telling a superintendent that a lift does not pass.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the project inspection and test plan (ITP) and the testing frequency log against the specifications; Schedule and witness field and laboratory tests; verify certifications of the technicians performing them; Write the daily quality control report and the three-phase (preparatory, initial, follow-up) meeting records; Open, track, and close nonconformance reports with the superintendent and the engineer of record; Keep submittal, mix design, and material certification files audit-ready.

Skills

Read specs/drawings

Schedule tests

Coordinate with crew

Quality documentation

Education

ACI Grade I

Job description

Construction Material Testing is seeking a Construction Quality Manager I to own the quality control program on a single project alongside a senior quality manager. You will maintain the ITP, schedule and witness tests, and record daily QC activities.

This role requires 3+ years in construction materials testing, certifications like ACI Grade I or NICET, and the ability to read specs and communicate nonconformances clearly; travel and long days are common.