Quality Control Manager

Frey Consulting Group; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking a Quality Control Manager to support a multi-year Savannah River Site construction program, overseeing civil, mechanical, and electrical QC activities.

The role requires leading QC personnel, ensuring compliance with ASME NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, and the project QMS, coordinating with Engineering, Procurement, and field teams to drive quality and turnover readiness.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of construction quality control or related experience with leadership of QC personnel.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary field QC activities on industrial construction projects.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and DOE Order 414.1D.
• Experience with a formal Quality Management System (QMS) or QA/QC program.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings, specs, procedures, codes and inspection requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field QC program across civil/sitework, ductbank, mechanical piping, electrical and other construction disciplines.
• Ensure inspections/testing comply with drawings, specs, QMS and DOE/NQA-1 requirements.
• Plan QC coverage using schedules, ITPs and hold/witness points.
• Assign and qualify QC personnel for disciplines and activities.
• Oversee nonconformances and corrective actions through closure.
• Coordinate QC activities with Construction, Engineering, Procurement and project teams.
• Review QC records and ensure traceability and documentation for turnover.

Skills

QC leadership

Multidisciplinary field QC

Inspection coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Construction/Quality or related field

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Quality Control Manager opportunity to support the Savannah River Site.

Quality Control Manager-

Quality Control Manager will support a multi-year construction project involving significant civil, mechanical, and electrical construction, including grading, storm drainage, demolition, earthwork, ductbanks, firewater, service water, process piping, electrical systems, and associated site infrastructure.

Duties:

• Manage the project field Quality Control program and provide leadership and technical direction to QC personnel supporting civil/sitework, ductbank, mechanical piping/utilities, receipt inspection, electrical, and other construction disciplines.
• Ensure construction inspection and testing activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, procedures, applicable codes and standards, the project Quality Management System (QMS), applicable ASME NQA-1 requirements, DOE Order 414.1D, and project-specific quality requirements.
• Plan and coordinate QC inspection coverage based on construction schedules, work priorities, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and required hold/witness points.
• Assign QC personnel based on discipline qualifications, certifications, inspection requirements, and construction activities.
• Verify QC personnel are appropriately qualified and certified for assigned inspection activities.
• Provide technical oversight of field inspections, testing, receipt inspection, construction documentation, and turnover activities.
• Oversee quality control activities associated with civil/sitework, underground utilities, ductbanks, piping, welding, mechanical systems, electrical systems, materials, and equipment.
• Review inspection plans, inspection reports, test documentation, and other QC records for compliance with project requirements.
• Ensure required inspections, hold points, witness points, and testing are completed and documented before work proceeds, is concealed, or is released for subsequent activities.
• Oversee identification and documentation of nonconforming work, Conditions Adverse to Quality (CAQs), and Significant Conditions Adverse to Quality (SCAQs).
• Manage and support Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and resolution of construction quality issues through closure.
• Monitor quality trends, recurring deficiencies, inspection findings, and corrective actions and elevate significant issues to project Quality leadership.
• Coordinate QC activities with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, Materials Management, Testing, Commissioning, subcontractors, suppliers, and project management.
• Ensure receipt inspection and material control activities maintain required documentation, identification, and traceability.
• Support construction walkdowns, punch-list resolution, system completion, turnover, and readiness activities.
• Participate in quality surveillances, audits, and assessments and support resolution of findings related to construction QC activities.
• Interface with QA personnel to ensure field QC activities are performed in accordance with the established QMS and applicable quality procedures.

Skills/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Quality, Engineering Technology, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of construction quality control, inspection, or related quality experience, including experience leading QC personnel on industrial construction projects.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary field QC activities involving civil, mechanical/piping, electrical, and/or underground utility construction.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 requirements and DOE Order 414.1D.
• Experience working within a formal Quality Management System (QMS) or Quality Assurance/Quality Control program.
• Knowledge of construction inspection processes, ITPs, hold/witness points, NCRs, corrective actions, testing requirements, and quality records.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, procedures, codes, standards, and inspection/test requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous QC management experience on a large-scale DOE, nuclear, industrial, infrastructure, or other highly regulated construction project.
• Strong knowledge of ASME NQA-1 and DOE construction quality requirements.
• NQA-1 Auditor or Lead Auditor certification.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), ASNT Level II/III, or other recognized quality/inspection certification.
• Experience supporting quality audits, surveillances, assessments, and corrective action programs.
• Experience with receipt inspection, material traceability, construction turnover, and completion documentation.
• Previous Savannah River Site or other DOE site experience.

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support our growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater’s experience and guidance ensure that our customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.