Quality Assurance Manager - Federal Sector

Procon Consulting; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

401(k) plan

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Procon Consulting is seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to oversee quality management for federal construction programs in the Washington, DC area. The role requires implementing QA processes, conducting audits, and ensuring contract compliance across project lifecycles.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in quality management for federal projects, a TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, and strong leadership and communication skills to engage government clients and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Experience managing quality programs for federal construction projects.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and construction best practices.
• Proficiency with MS Office and project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate QA activities across projects.
• Develop, implement, and maintain QA plans and ensure CQC compliance.
• Manage daily QA activities from initiation to closeout, including documentation.
• Monitor project controls, schedules, quality metrics, risks, and actions.
• Collaborate with government personnel, contractors, and stakeholders on QA matters.
• Lead QA/QC meetings and maintain reporting processes.
• Assist with recruiting and mentoring project team members.

Skills

Quality management

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Microsoft Project

Job description

Procon Consulting is an award-winning consulting firm providing project management, construction management, and technical consulting services for complex federal programs nationwide. As an ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm, we are committed to delivering quality and innovation.

We are seeking a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to oversee quality management activities for federal construction projects. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with contract requirements, implementing quality assurance processes, conducting audits and inspections, and driving continuous quality improvement throughout the project lifecycle. The ideal candidate has experience managing quality programs for federal construction projects and a strong understanding of quality management systems and construction best practices.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, Business, or a related field, with 3+ years of relevant experience; 7+ years of directly related experience may be substituted for a degree
• Experience supporting federal construction, facilities, infrastructure, or capital improvement programs.
• Demonstrated experience managing quality assurance processes, project coordination, or construction quality programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) and Microsoft Project.
• Strong customer service skills with the ability to effectively engage government clients and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical writing experience.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Building Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI), International Facility Management Association (IFMA), or similar credentials.
• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), or other secure federal facilities programs.
• Knowledge of federal construction quality management practices, project controls, and facility lifecycle management

Responsibilities And Duties

• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate FAC-1B and FAC-1C project activities to support planning, execution, and successful project delivery.
• Develop, implement, and maintain Quality Assurance (QA) plans and oversee Contractor Quality Control (CQC) compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage daily quality assurance activities from project initiation through physical and financial closeout, including project closeout documentation such as O&M manuals, as-built drawings, and warranties.
• Monitor project controls, schedules, reporting, quality metrics, risks, and corrective actions to ensure program health and contract compliance.
• Collaborate with government personnel, contractors, project managers, and stakeholders to support planning, quality management, and project coordination.
• Lead QA/QC meetings, prepare project reports and communications, and maintain project procedures, documentation, and reporting processes.
• Support project scheduling, quality documentation, and the interpretation of construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist with recruiting, onboarding, mentoring, and developing project team members

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.
• Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full
• medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan.
• Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected facto