Quality Control Manager

Gilbane Building; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Gilbane Building is seeking a Quality Control Manager to lead QC staff for large DoD construction projects in the Arlington, VA area. You will oversee QA processes, manage submittals, and ensure compliance with the approved QC Plan while driving safety and quality across projects.

You will mentor and develop a high-performing team, coordinate with design and construction partners, and contribute to business development through strong client relationships and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management (or CMAA Certification) required.
• Minimum 10 years construction experience, including 4 years as QC Manager.
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors training preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Interface in professional manner with client representatives and subcontractors.
• Review designs and provide feedback to designers.
• Manage in-depth technical reviews of submittals against design documents and manage submittal review and approval status through use of submittal register.
• Implement the requirements of approved QC Plan, assuring all required records are generated and managed.
• Identify deficiencies and non-conformances, prepare documentation, and monitor and verify corrective actions.
• Stop work if necessary to resolve non-compliant work or matters that negatively affect safety.
• Coordinate and document commissioning and formal completion inspections.
• Manage a timely project closeout to include compilation and turnover of all required documents.
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports.
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables; actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

MS Word

Excel

USACE QCS

Education

BS degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management (or CMAA Certification)

USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors training certification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a highly rewarding opportunity that provides extensive career growth opportunity? Gilbane is seeking a Quality Control Manager that will manage all QC staff, processes and activities for large DoD construction projects.

Who are we?

As a Top-10 ENR Contractor, Gilbane is a family-owned business with 45 offices that has been shaping communities since 1870. Consistently recognized as one of the most reputable construction management firms in the country, Gilbane is committed to delivering projects safely and on-time. You will have the opportunity to build schools, labs, hospitals, corporate offices, sports arenas and more! We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Who are you?

You are a coach/leader who leads with an inclusive and empathetic mindset. You provide feedback and guidance to help others excel in their current or future roles. You determine priorities, delegate work, and effectively communicate progress. You establish measures to assess the impact, quality, and timeliness of results while praising successes and sharing lessons learned. You build high performing teams by attracting, engaging, developing, and retaining talented individuals through motivation and discipline to maximize impact on the organization and the individual. You leverage business insights by understanding industry trends, local market/economic conditions, and Gilbane’s business model to make critical decisions and create competitive advantage. You deploy a strategic mindset when considering solutions to long-term opportunities and risks that may develop in the future. Your core values match Gilbane’s: Integrity, Caring, Teamwork, Toughmindedness, Dedication to Excellence, Discipline, Loyalty, and Entrepreneurship.

What’s in it for you?

Gilbane offers employees multi-dimensional training opportunities through a number of resources. While managing your responsibilities to projects, you will be able to enroll in trainings through our award-winning Gilbane University to build leadership and technical skills. In addition, you would work with an experienced team which provides you with the opportunity to learn new industry skills every day. You will protect and promote the interests of both Gilbane and the client in all matters as well as demonstrating the personal characteristics of a developing leader.

Responsibilities

• Interface in professional manner with client representatives and subcontractors.
• Review designs and provide feedback to designers.
• Manage in-depth technical reviews of submittals against design documents and manage submittal review and approval status through use of submittal register.
• Implement the requirements of approved QC Plan, assuring all required records are generated and managed.
• Identify deficiencies and non-conformances, prepare documentation, and monitor and verify corrective actions.
• Stop work if necessary to resolve non-compliant work or matters that negatively affect safety.
• Coordinate and document commissioning and formal completion inspections.
• Manage a timely project closeout to include compilation and turnover of all required documents.
• Trains direct reports on processes, procedures, and completion of daily tasks.
• Manages workload and performance of direct reports, ensuring alignment with overall company standards.
• Fosters a positive and inclusive work environment to motivate and engage team members.
• Aids in communicating company and department strategy to direct reports.
• Collaborates closely with business development to ensure seamless integration with sales strategies including performance metrics on your assigned projects, pursuits, and client deliverables; actively participates in opportunities to strengthen client, partner, and industry relationships that position Gilbane as the “Builder of Choice”.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management or CMAA Certification
• Minimum 10 years construction experience, 4 as QC Manager
• USACE/NAVFAC Construction Quality Management for Contractors training certification preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proactive management approach.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Skilled using Microsoft Word and Excel; USACE QCS a plus.

Salary to be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, and/or experience of the applicant, as well as the internal equity and alignment with the team. For (Arlington, VA) this ranges from $144,000-$185,000 plus benefits and retirement program. Gilbane offers an excellent total compensation package which includes competitive health and welfare benefits and a generous profit-sharing/401k plan. We invest in our employees’ education and have built Gilbane University into a top training organization in the construction industry. Qualified applicants who are offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Gilbane is an Affidative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Click here to view the physical demands and working conditions required to perform this role. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.