Quality Control Manager

Apex Systems; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is hiring an onsite Quality Control Manager for a Fort Meade, MD project. This full-time, permanent role requires leading QC activities, implementing the QMS, and coordinating with project teams to ensure contract compliance and quality standards.

The position offers a first-shift schedule (Mon-Fri) and requires eligibility to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DoD clearance. Candidates should have a strong background in construction quality management and government contracting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Building Science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.
• High School Diploma with 15+ years of construction, engineering, or quality management experience.
• Experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, engineering, or mission-critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project-level Quality Control activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and organizational procedures.
• Implement and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project-specific quality plans tailored to customer and contractual requirements.
• Partner with project teams to understand scope, milestones, and quality expectations.
• Lead and execute a Three-Phase Quality Control process, including preparatory meetings, initial inspections, and follow-up inspections.
• Manage document control, records management, nonconformance tracking, and corrective/preventive action programs (CAPA).
• Collect, analyze, and report inspection and quality performance data to project leadership.
• Initiate, track, and close discrepancy reports, corrective action reports, and quality findings.
• Coordinate with third-party testing agencies, inspectors, and design review teams to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documentation for quality and contract compliance.
• Manage punch list development, closeout activities, and commissioning quality support.
• Perform receipt inspections of procured materials and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in operational risk, safety, and quality meetings to identify and resolve project issues.
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers, owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality Control

QMS

CAPA

Discrepancy reports

USACE/NAVFAC Three-Phase QC

EM 385-1-1

Construction safety

Document review

Communication with stakeholders

Quality interface with customers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Building Science, or a related field

High School Diploma with 15+ years of construction, engineering, or quality management experience

Job description

Job Description

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE

Job#: 3046294

Job Description

Apex Systems is looking to hire an ONSITE Quality Control Manager for our client based out of Fort Meade, MD.

This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.

This will also have a first‑shift Monday–Friday schedule.

Candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Top Secret DOW clearance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee project‑level Quality Control activities to ensure compliance with contract requirements, quality standards, and organizational procedures.
• Implement and manage the Quality Management System (QMS) throughout the project lifecycle.
• Develop and maintain project‑specific quality plans tailored to customer and contractual requirements.
• Partner with project teams to understand scope, milestones, and quality expectations.
• Lead and execute a Three‑Phase Quality Control process, including preparatory meetings, initial inspections, and follow‑up inspections.
• Manage document control, records management, nonconformance tracking, and corrective/preventive action programs (CAPA).
• Collect, analyze, and report inspection and quality performance data to project leadership.
• Initiate, track, and close discrepancy reports, corrective action reports, and quality findings.
• Coordinate with third‑party testing agencies, inspectors, and design review teams to ensure compliance and quality standards are met.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, submittals, and construction documentation for quality and contract compliance.
• Manage punch list development, closeout activities, and commissioning quality support.
• Perform receipt inspections of procured materials and verify compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in operational risk, safety, and quality meetings to identify and resolve project issues.
• Serve as the primary quality interface with customers, owners, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Support internal audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering Technology, Building Construction, Building Science, or a related field with 10+ years of relevant experience.

OR

• High School Diploma with 15+ years of construction, engineering, or quality management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Quality Control Manager.
• Experience supporting large construction, infrastructure, engineering, or mission‑critical projects.
• Knowledge of USACE/NAVFAC Three‑Phase Quality Control methodologies.
• Familiarity with EM 385‑1‑1 and construction safety, hazard identification, and compliance requirements.
• Experience reviewing construction documents including drawings, specifications, contracts, and submittals.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspections, nonconformance management, and corrective action processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, customers, contractors, and senior leadership.
• Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proven ability to work in collaborative, team‑oriented project environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience supporting government, federal, DoD, military, mission‑critical, or secure facility projects.
• Experience coordinating commissioning, testing, and quality closeout activities.
• Background managing quality initiatives across multiple trades and disciplines.
• Experience leading customer quality meetings and owner interactions.

Everforth Apex is a world‑class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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