Field Quality Manager I — Construction QC Lead

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

Job summary

Construction Material Testing seeks a Quality Manager I to own the project quality program under a senior quality manager. You will keep the ITP current, schedule and witness tests, and lead the NCR process from opening through closeout, ensuring audit-ready records on behalf of a field team.

The role builds the path from inspector to manager, with sponsored training toward CQM-C and ongoing certification; expect long days, tight schedules, and frequent coordination with engineers and

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.
• Ability to read specifications and drawings and turn them into a test schedule.
• Direct, organized, and able to communicate test results to a superintendent.

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.
• Write the daily quality control report and the three-phase meeting records.
• Open, track, and close nonconformance reports with the superintendent and engineer of record.
• Keep submittal, mix design, and material certification files audit-ready.

Skills

Test scheduling

Quality control

Reading specifications/drawings

Communication

Organized

Education

ACI Grade I

NICET Level II

ICC Special Inspector

USACE CQM-C

Job description

Construction Material Testing seeks a Quality Manager I to own the project quality program under a senior quality manager. You will keep the ITP current, schedule and witness tests, and lead the NCR process from opening through closeout, ensuring audit-ready records on behalf of a field team.

The role builds the path from inspector to manager, with sponsored training toward CQM-C and ongoing certification; expect long days, tight schedules, and frequent coordination with engineers and