Quality Control Manager

Clark Construction Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Construction Group in Arlington, VA seeks a Quality Control Manager to ensure projects meet contract drawings, owner requirements, and building codes. You will lead QC activities, coordinate with owner and design teams, and drive the Three Phases of Control program on active sites.

The role requires an engineering/architecture/construction degree and at least 10 years in project leadership with 4+ years in QC management; strong English communication and staff development skills are

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, or construction.
• Minimum 10+ years of combined experience in Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and/or Construction Manager with 4+ years as Quality Control Manager.
• In-depth familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety standards (EM 385-1-1).
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English; strong stakeholder communication.

Responsibilities

• Partner with project team to understand, plan, and implement contract drawings and specs.
• Coordinate with owner, design team, and contractors to ensure quality and timeliness.
• Manage and implement the Three Phases of Control QC plan and testing activities.
• Oversee submittal review and approval and coordinate third-party testing.
• Lead QC meetings and maintain project deficiency logs.
• Recruit, lead, and develop QC staff; interface with owners and executives.

Skills

Quality Control

Construction Management

Leadership

Stakeholder Communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, or construction

Tools

EM 385-1-1 knowledge

Job description

As a Quality Control Manager, you will ensure the project is built within contract document specifications, owner requirements, and comply with local, state, and federal building codes. You will coordinate with other trades, process daily reports of project progress and adhere to all guidelines issued by the owner. As a strong communicator, you will help to build a quality control team that is open, transparent, and delivers excellence.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the project team to understand, plan, and implement the contract drawings and specifications
• Collaborate with the owner, design team, and contractors to ensure quality and timeliness of project construction and completion
• Implement and manage the "Three Phases of Control" Quality Control Plan performed by the QC specialists, testing laboratory personnel and any other inspection activities
• Oversee submittal review and approval
• Schedule and conduct quality control meetings - Preparatory, Initial Phase, Follow-up
• Control documents related to quality control functions
• Establish testing procedures in accordance with contract specifications
• Manage inspections process
• Coordinate third party testing agents and interface with the Owner's representatives as required
• Closely track and maintain a project deficiency log
• Oversee project closeout deliverable process-training
• Confer directly with the executive management team
• Encourage, lead, and/or participate in staff training and development
• Proactively identify and develop relationships with industry professionals to generate and win the right work
• Take an active role in recruiting top industry talent to join the Clark team. Identify, hire, and retain outstanding people
• Exceed our stakeholders' expectations by anticipating their needs, desires, and goals

Basic Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in engineering, architecture, or construction
• Minimum 10+ years of combined experience as Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Engineer, and/or Construction Manager, with 4+ years of Quality Control Manager experience
• In-depth familiarity with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers safety standards (EM 385-1-1)
• Uses expertise to create a vision and aligns the team to deliver/achieve desired outcomes
• Full fluency in reading, writing, and speaking English language
• Ability to communicate effectively with, persuade, and gain "buy-in" from, a broad range of stakeholders (e.g., executive team, leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, direct reports, clients, trade partners, and third-party providers
• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, builds relationships, builds people/teams and followership, sets direction and executes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large scale construction management or construction trade with increasing levels of responsibility
• Must be able to manage other inspectors and submittal clerks, as well as coordinate independent material testing and lab work
• Ability to process a large volume of submittals / RFIs

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Side of the Role: This is an active, hands-on role. You can expect to be on your feet frequently, navigating active job sites with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, and hoists. The work is physically demanding and requires a full range of motion, including bending, kneeling, and reaching. You'll need to be comfortable frequently lifting and carrying materials up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively, as well as visual acuity for reading plans and inspecting work. The role does include desk time in the office that may require prolonged periods of sitting for tasks like computer work, document review, and meetings.

Your Work Environment: You'll spend a significant amount of your time on active construction sites, which means being adaptable to all kinds of weather and moderate to loud noise levels, and comfortable in elevated or confined work areas with moving mechanical equipment and with the fast-paced nature of a project in progress. You will also spend time in a typical office setting with moderate noise levels. Your safety is our top priority, and you'll be expected to follow Clark Construction's safety policies and procedures, and all applicable laws, at all locations.

Our High-Performing Culture: This is a demanding, high-performance environment. We are looking for candidates who are energized by challenge, thrive under pressure, and are prepared to do what it takes to achieve exceptional results. Success in this role requires significant commitment, including flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. Beyond regular working hou