Quality Assurance Manager

AECOM; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM seeks a Quality Assurance Manager to support governmental projects on-site in Arlington, VA. You will oversee QA activities across design and construction phases, ensuring compliance with contract requirements and USACE standards while coordinating with stakeholders.

The role requires a BA/BS with eight years of relevant experience; a Master’s degree is preferred. Travel is limited; some site visits across facilities may be required. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus eight years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education.
• Master’s degree preferred in Quality Assurance, Architecture, Construction Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspect or provide inspection of the construction contractors’ workmanship, materials, and equipment for conformity with contract requirements.
• Oversee construction to ensure compliance with contract requirements and standards; include evaluation of inspection levels, testing procedures, and deficiency documentation.
• Attend site-based Stakeholder meetings including Construction Progress meetings.
• Attend contractor's weekly project meetings.
• Participate in tests, demonstrations, and field instructions with appropriate personnel.
• Complete and maintain field observation records of QA, safety compliance, and project tracking.
• Monitor the contractors’ quality program for conformance to the plan throughout construction.
• Notify CLIENT of test failures and plan corrective actions.
• Perform Punchlist oversight and Zero Defect walkthrough.
• Summarize significant test results in progress reports.
• Verify tests are conducted as scheduled and witness tests when required.

Education

BA/BS + 8 years experience

Master’s degree in Quality Assurance/Architecture/Construction Management or related field

Job description

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line: PPM
• Work Location Model: On-Site
• Primary Location: US - Arlington, VA - 3101 Wilson Blv
• Compensation: USD 135000 - USD 150000 - yearly

Company Description

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At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager that willprovide staff support on governmental projects during any phase of design and/or construction whether it’s a new building, full modernization, or renovation and expect multiple phases.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Inspectsor provide Inspection in their absence of reviewing the construction contractors’ workmanship, materials, and equipment for conformity with the requirements of the construction contracts.
• Provide oversight of construction to ensure compliance with contract requirements and standards. Include evaluation of level of inspection, testing procedures and results, documentation of deficiency correction, etc. in accordance with the USACE 3-Phase inspection program.
• Attend all site-based Stakeholder meetings including Construction Progress meeting.
• Attend contractor's weekly project meetings.
• Participate in tests, demonstrations, and field instructions with the appropriate personnel.
• Complete and maintain records of field observations of quality assurance, safety compliance, and project tracking including Daily Reports of work performed, including list of all defects, omissions, construction photographs as required to document progress and problem areas in the RMS.
• Monitor the contractors’ quality program for conformance to the plan throughout the course of construction.
• Notify CLIENT of test failures and plan of corrective actions.
• Perform Punchlist oversight and participate in Zero Defect walkthrough.
• Reports critical issues to the Owner and provides proper resolution.
• Summarizing significant test results in progress reports.
• Verifying that tests are conducted as scheduled, witnessing selected tests, checking test results, if required, overseeing retesting, and retaining test records.
• Conducts daily site visits for CPM Project Schedule overview, understanding of project scheduled activities.
• RFIs and Shop drawing and construction submittal review compliance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS plus eightyears of relevant experienceor demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Quality Assurance, Architecture, Construction Management, or other related field
• Up to 50% of the time the position needs to move about indoor and outdoor construction site environments with uneven terrain, variable environmental conditions including heat, dust, noise, moisture, and dryness
• Experience supporting project closeout activities, including punch list management and final inspections. Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as required to support project completion.
• Excellent knowledge of relevant rules and regulations as well as quality standards and human resources

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options,well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at aecom.com.

What makes AECOM a great place to work

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.